Postdoctoral researcher in "Population Genomics" Project D1.1 Ref.#D27a (Frankfurt)

The Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (BiK-F) is a interdisciplinary institute with the mission to carry out internationally outstanding research on the interactions of biodiversity and climate change on the organism level. It has been founded by the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung, the Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, and other partners. The Centre is funded by the Federal State of Hesse through its Initiative for the Development of Scientific and Economic Excellence (LOEWE). It provides a new, dynamic research environment that integrates a variety of disciplines from both natural and social sciences. The Project Area D “Laboratory Centre” (Molecular Ecology Laboratory; headed by Markus Pfenninger) invites applications for the position of a

Postdoctoral researcher in “Population Genomics”
Project D1.1 [Ref. #D27a]

The applicant is expected to carry out cutting edge research in the field of population genomics with the model organisms (land- , freshwater snails, non-biting midges) of the group. Central aim is the identification of genes involved in the local adaptation to different climate regimes. Participation in university teaching is possible, while the acquisition of external research funding is highly desired.
The applicant should hold an earned Ph.D. in biology, with a strong background in population genetics, evolutionary ecology and/or genomics. She or he should already have experience with large data sets and should be interested in linking evolutionary and climate change issues. Practical experience in molecular work is desired. Applicants should have a strong publication record. Very good written and oral English language skills, willingness to learn at least basic German and interest in joining a multidisciplinary research team are required, as well as proven organizing abilities.

Salary and benefits are according to a public service position in Germany (TV-H E13).
The Research Centre BiK-F advocates gender equality. Women and men are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. Equally qualified severely handicapped applicants will be given preference.

The contract shall start 1th of January 2012 and will be restricted to 24 months. Review of the application starts on November 1st 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. The duty station will be Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Please send your application by post or preferably e-mail, including a detailed CV, 3 reference contacts, a list of publications and up to five selected re/e-prints before October, 31st 2011 to Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. V. Mosbrugger, Scientific Coordinator Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre, Senckenberganlage 25, D-60325 Frankfurt am Main, Germany. E-mail to Service & Administration: recruiting@senckenberg.de.

For scientific enquiries about the position please contact Prof. Dr. M. Pfenninger (pfenninger@bio.uni-frankfurt.de).