Research Position

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The Faculty of Biology, Department of Evolutionary Populations Genetics, has the following job opening:

Research Position (m/f/d) (PhD candidate)

ID: Wiss25540

• starting: as soon as possible
• part-time 65 %
• salary according to remuneration level 13 TV-L
• fixed-term

The position to be filled is located in the Department of Evolutionary Population Genetics. Research of such department combines classical population genetics, state-of-the-art genomic approaches and long-term field studies of wild populations to deepen the understanding of the fundamental evolutionary processes underlying biological diversity and its conservation in times of rapid environmental change. The current research project funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) aims to investigate deleterious genetic variation in mongooses.

Your Tasks

Research tasks (95 %):

• research on the DFG-funded project "Characterisation of the genetic architecture of inbreeding depression in banded mongooses using novel methods for predicting deleterious mutations", and in particular
• generation and bioinformatic analysis of data for whole genome sequencing of banded mongooses
• analyses of inbreeding and genetic load
• analysis of large, individual-based behavioural and life history data sets from a wild population
• collaboration with external research partners
• compilation and organisation of metadata
• writing and publishing manuscripts

Other tasks (5 %):

• self-administration tasks in the work area

The position is conducive to scientific qualifcation; the opportunity for academic (further) qualification is given.

We offer

• salary according to remuneration level 13 TV-L
• fixed-term (36 months) (§ 2 (1) sentence 1 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of the contract may differ in individual cases )

• part-time 65 %

• internal and external training opportunities

• variety of health, consulting and prevention services
• reconcilability of family and work
• flexible working hours
• 30 days holiday on the basis of 5 working days/week
• good transport connection
• supplementary company pension
• collegial working environment
• open and pleasant working atmosphere
• exciting, varied tasks

Your Profile

We expect

• completed scientific university degree (e. g. Master or equivalent) in animal genetics or any related subject
• kowledge of genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, behavioural research or population biology
• practical experience of working with next-generation sequencing (NGS) data
• advanced programming and bioinformatics skills
• very good oral and written English language skills
• independent, responsible and committed approach to work
• strong organisational and coordination skills
• cooperative and team-oriented working style

Preferred experience and skills

• practical experience and knowledge of data analysis and visualisation in R
• experience of reproducible workflows
• experience of analysis and interpretation of whole genome sequencing data

Application Procedure

We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.

application deadline:

Contact

Prof. Dr. Joseph Hoffman

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Postal Address

Universität Bielefeld

Faculty of Biology

Prof. Dr. Joseph Hoffman

Postfach

33501 Bielefeld

Bielefeld University has received a number of awards for its achievements as an equal-opportunity employer and has been recognized as a family-friendly university. The university welcomes applications from women. This is particularly true with regard both to academic and technical posts as well as positions in information technology as well as the skilled crafts and trades. Applications are handled according to the provisions of the state statutes on equal opportunity. Applications from suitably qualified handicapped and severely handicapped persons are explicitly encouraged.At Bielefeld University on request positions can be carried out with reduced working hours as long as this does not conflict with official needs.

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