Postdoctoral Researcher in Plant Genomics: The Krémer Lab at the Chair of Molecular Genetics and Physiology of Plants is inviting applications for a postdoctoral researcher position. The lab employs genome-enabled computational approaches alongside experimental molecular functional analyses to understand plant evolutionary adaptations to rapid environmental changes.
Title:
Postdoctoral Researcher in Evolutionary and Comparative Computational Plant Genomics
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher (TV-L E14, 3 years)
Research Area:
Evolutionary and Comparative Computational Plant Genomics
Location:
Ruhr University Bochum, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Population Genetics, Evolutionary Comparative Genomics, Genome Analysis, Bioinformatics, or related fields.
- Proficiency in Python and/or Perl, along with experience in computational analysis and management of large nucleotide sequence datasets (both short-read and long-read).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (C1 level in both German and English, or C2 level in English).
- First or senior authorship on at least one peer-reviewed scientific publication.
- Strong motivation for scientific research, creativity, analytical thinking, and independent working style.
- Excellent background in (population) genetics.
Job Description:
- Conduct computational analyses of nucleotide sequence data in combination with environmental and/or phenotype parameters.
- Perform population genomics studies, including demographic analyses, genome-wide selection scans, and structural variation analysis.
- Contribute to genome assembly, annotation, and regulatory co-expression network analyses.
- Publish research findings and present them at scientific conferences.
- Teach and supervise students, from undergraduate to doctoral levels.
- Manage computational resources and collaborate in interdisciplinary research teams.
- Assist in securing third-party funding for research projects.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send the following documents to Professor Dr. Ute Krémer at mgpp@rub.de (LANRA4362):
- Cover letter describing current research interests, potential contributions to the lab, and career goals.
- CV and list of publications.
- Scans of academic degree certificates.
Last Date for Apply:
Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the deadline for submission is April 7, 2025. The position is expected to start between May and September 2025.
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