The Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung (SGN) is a member of the Leibniz Association and is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. SGN conducts natural history research with more than 800 employees and research institutions in seven federal states. The Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (BiK-F) explores the interactions between biodiversity, climate, and society.
The Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre invites applications for a
Postdoc Researcher (m/f/d) in Evolutionary Genomics of Mammals
There is an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated applicant to join the working group of Prof. Dr. Axel Janke. The applicant will be closely involved in gene flow, evolutionary, population or phylo-genetics to study speciation in mammals (bears, giraffe, kangaroos or allies) at the genomic level. Strong own and proven research interests including other vertebrate groups will be considered.
Your profile
1. PhD degree in Biology, Genetics, Bioinformatics or a related field
2. Strong interest and proven skills in evolutionary, population or phylogenomics.
3. Knowledge in gene-flow analyses and/or drift process are an advantage
4. Experience in genome assembly & annotation and programing of scripts, R
5. Very good written and oral communication skills in English
6. Interest to be involved in an international and interdisciplinary group to expand the work to species distribution modeling, paternal inference and conservation genetics
What is awaiting you?
7. a workplace in a central location with good transport connections in the heart of Frankfurt –flexible working hours – opportunities for mobile working – support with childcare or caring for family members (certified by the „audit berufundfamilie“) – Senckenberg badge for free entry
in museums in Frankfurt – special annual payment – company pension scheme
Place of employment: Frankfurt am Main
Working hours: full time, part-time optional (at least 75%)
Type of contract: The contract should start preferably on January 1st, 2025
and is limited to two years
Salary: according to the collective agreement of the State of Hesse
(pay grade E 13, TV-H)
Senckenberg is committed to diversity. We benefit from the different expertise, perspectives and personalities of our staff and welcome every application from qualified candidates, irrespective of age, gender, ethnic or cultural origin, religion and ideology, sexual orientation and identity or disability. Women are particularly encouraged to apply, as they are underrepresented in the field of this position and will be given preference in the case of equal qualifications.
Applicants with disabilities (“Schwerbehinderung”) will be given preferential consideration in case of equal suitability. Senckenberg actively supports the compatibility of work and family and places great emphasis on an equal and inclusive work culture.