Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter - Leipzig, Deutschland - German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv)

German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv)
German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv)
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Leipzig, Deutschland

vor 1 Monat

Lena Wagner

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Lena Wagner

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Beschreibung
Job advertisement

Vacancy ID: 219/2023


Closing date:
Friedrich Schiller University is a traditional university with a strong research profile rooted in the heart
focused on the areas Light—Life—Liberty. It is closely networked with non-research institutions,
research companies and renowned cultural institutions. With around 18,000 students and more than
8,600 employees, the university plays a major role in shaping Jena's character as a cosmopolitan and
future-oriented city.

The German Centre for integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig seeks to fill the
position of a


Scientific Employee

on the iDiv Flexpool Project:
"Comparative genomic and

macroevolutionary insights into the evolution of biotic dispersal traits"
commencing
024 or at the earliest opportunity thereafter and
limited to 31 December

2025. The position is offered with reservation of possible budgetary restrictions and dependent upon
final approval of funding

This is a full-time position with 40 hours per week; place of work is the Evolutionary Ecology (EvE) Group
of the Institute of Ecology and Evolution at the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv)
in Leipzig, Germany.


Background:

The
German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig is a National

Research Centre funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). Its central mission is to promote

theory-driven synthesis and data-driven theory in this emerging field. It is jointly hosted by the Martin

Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), the Friedrich Schiller University Jena (FSU), the University of

Leipzig (UL), and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ). For more information please

The project aims at addressing the question of what traits facilitated the evolution of fleshy (animal
- dispersed) fruits, and what genes and genetic pathways may have been involved in the repeated
evolutionary transition from dry to fleshy fruits across the angiosperm tree-of-life. The project will
combine phylogenetic comparative and genomic tools, relying on large functional trait, phylogenetic and
genomic datasets. The project will rely on available (yet-to-be-published) data and will not require field
also work in collaborator institutes, such as Naturalis (Renske Onstein, Netherlands), the Leibniz

Institute for Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK) (Martin Mascher), and Martin Luther
University Halle-Wittenberg (Belinda Kahnt). A team of experts covering all relevant fields will support
receive support in career development, individual coaching, and other activities.


Your responsibilities:


  • Independently lead an ambitious postdoc project, including:
  • Data assembly, filtration, quality control
  • Data analysis
  • Writeup of at least two peerreviewed manuscripts
  • Presenting results in international conferences

Your profile:


  • Scientific University degree (Diploma/ M.Sc.) in a project related field
  • PhD in a projectrelated field (e.g., evolutionary biology, plant systematics, ecology);
- alternatively a set date for doctoral defence within 3 months of the beginning of the project

  • At least three years of experience in research (including doctoral studies) and in the
- publication of scientific results

  • Experience in at least one of the following:
  • genomics
- comparative analysis; phylogenetic methods

  • Background in seed dispersal ecology / animalplant interactions is an advantage
  • Handson experience in the Unix shell and in R, python or a similar computational environment
  • Ability to work independently and experience in project management
  • Excellent English communication skills (spoken and written)
  • Teamoriented with interest and ability in interdisciplinary research and organizational skills

We offer:


  • Work in a dynamic, international, and interdisciplinary environment in the beautiful city of
Leipzig (Germany)

  • Opportunities to develop and advance scientific networks
  • Flexible working hours and a familyfriendly working environment
  • Participation in our iDiv career support programme
  • Integration into several workgroups at iDiv and beyond
  • Attractive fringe benefits, e.g. capital formation benefits (VL), Job Ticket (benefits for public
transport), and an occupational pension (VBL)

  • Remuneration based on the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the
- including a special annual payment in accordance with the collective agreement

  • 30 days of vacation per calendar year plus two days off on December 24 and 3 experience
  • Complete curriculum vitae including names and contact details of at least two scientific
- references
- digital copy of master and PhD (if applicable) certificate or equivalent

suitability.

(Halle-Jena-Leipzig), Scientific Networks, Puschstr. 4, 04103 Leipzig.

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