Postdoctoral Position on Chemical Ecology: The Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena, Germany, is offering a 2-year postdoctoral position in the Social Behavior group led by Yuko Ulrich. The position involves research on the behavioural, chemical, and molecular bases of social life in the clonal raider ant.
Postdoctoral Position on Ant Chemical Ecology
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Research Area: Ant Chemical Ecology
Location: Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, Jena, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification: Candidates with a PhD in biology or related fields are encouraged to apply. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a published track record of innovative and rigorous scientific inquiry, and a keen interest in the research topic are required. Experience working with social insects is a plus but not necessary.
| Qualifications |
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| – PhD in biology or related fields |
| – Strong verbal and written communication skills |
| – Track record of innovative and rigorous scientific inquiry |
| – Interest in the research topic |
| – Experience with social insects (preferred) |
Job Description: The successful candidate will work on understanding the social behavior and social immunity in the clonal raider ant. The project will focus on elucidating the origins and function of the postpharyngeal gland, a key organ in nestmate discrimination and the target of parasitic nematodes. The project will utilize diverse approaches including comparative, behavioral, and chemical analyses, metabolomics, and transcriptomics.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should send their CV and a cover letter (≤ 2 pages) explaining their interest in the position, along with the names and contacts of 2-3 references, as a single PDF to socialbehavior@ice.mpg.de.
Last Date for Apply: The review of applications will begin on April 8, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.
For informal inquiries about the position, please contact Yuko Ulrich at yulrich@ice.mpg.de.
Image source: Li et al., 2023 (10.1038/s41467-023-40983-7). Micro-CT
