The IPK is one of the big, internationally significant centres of plant research with a focus on cultivated plants and their wild relatives. The IPK co-operates with working groups of German and international universities, independent research institutions and enterprises.
The working group of Experimental Taxonomy invites applications for 2 positions as
PhD Student – Evolutionary Biology (f/m)
1. Topic: Phylogenetic analysis of the grass tribe Triticeae using a next generation sequencing approach
2. Topic: Analysis of the impact of differences in flowering time genes on the evolution of reproductive isolation in three closely related Hordeum species
The IPK provides PhD-Students an excellent technical infrastructure with state-of-the-art technologies for high throughput sequencing, genotyping and phenotyping. The Genebank Department, where the positions will be located, hosts a molecular-systematics lab, a herbarium, ample greenhouse facilities, several reference collections, and the federal ex situ genebank, maintaining c. 150 000 accessions of crops and their wild relatives. PhD students of the institute participate in the IPK graduate program.
You fit to us:
You must hold a diploma or master degree in biology or related fields. You should be highly motivated and interested in general questions of evolutionary biology. You are enthusiastic in solving bioinformatic and lab challenges.
If you need further information regarding the projects feel free to contact Mr. Blattner. You reach him under blattner@ipk-gatersleben.de.
Equal opportunities exist for female and male applicants. Hence, certified women are particularly asked to apply. A family-friendly environment is given. Severely disabled people are taken in preference when the same level of qualification is given.
Employment starts as soon as possible. The projects are funded by DFG for 3 years, thus the contracts are limited for 36 month. Payment according to part time job E 13 TV-L.
Please send your complete and informative application up to 27.02.2011 under mentioning the identity figure 05/01/11 to Ms. Gläser (glaeser@ipk-gatersleben.de). If you have questions regarding the application procedure and selection procedure you reach Ms. Gläser under phone +49 (0) 39482 5101.
Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK)
Frau Gläser
Corrensstraße 3
06466 Gatersleben
Germany
www.ipk-gatersleben.de