PostDoc position (m/f/d)

University of Göttingen, Research Training School “Evolutionary Genomics: Consequences of Biodiverse Reproductive Systems (EvoReSt), Göttingen, Germany

VollzeitUniversity of Göttingen, Research Training School “Evolutionary Genomics: Consequences of Biodiverse Reproductive Systems (EvoReSt), Göttingen, Germany

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• University of Göttingen, Research Training School “Evolutionary Genomics: Consequences of Biodiverse Reproductive Systems (EvoReSt), Göttingen, Germany
• At the University of Göttingen -Public Law Foundation-, GRK 2984 Evolutionäre Genomik: Folgen biodiverser Fortpflanzungssysteme, there is a position as

Postdoc(all genders welcome)

• Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L/100%
• to be filled. Starting date is 2/15/2027. The position is limited to 14.08.2029.
• This is a postdoc position in Evolutionary genomics and will be mainly engaged to guide and coordinate synthesis papers of the research training group,
• with a focus on genome interactions. The goal of our research training group, including 11 subprojects, is to analyze genome interactions in sexual and
• asexual organisms in animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms. Our collaborative efforts will provide a better understanding of the “paradox of sex” in
• nature. The task of this postdoc will be to develop analysis pipelines, train PhD students in specific workshops and courses, and to develop overarching
• meta-analyses and joint papers, and present results in talks and at conferences. The postdoc will get ample opportunity to bring in own ideas into these
• joint papers, and will benefit from first authorships of these papers, from broadening methodical expertise, and by establishing scientific networks.
• Please see further details on the postdoc positions at https://uni-goettingen.de/de/events/687613.html, see second postdoc position, indicate your
• interest in your motivation letter.

Successful candidates will have

• ? a university degree in Biology or a related field and an outstanding Doctorate/PhD in Biology, with a focus on evolutionary genomics, or on
• microbiology, with experience with prokaryotic or organellar or virus genomes or mobile elements,
• ? experience in genomics, specifically with lateral gene transfer or reticulate evolution, proved by publications
• ? proven background in theory related to evolution of reproductive systems
• ? excellent command of scientific English (oral and written, min. equivalent to C1), -experience in guidance and training of students in
• evolutionary genomics, bioinformatics and biostatistics,
• ? experience in teamwork and in writing multi-authored papers.
• Your application must include a letter of motivation, CV, lists of publications, transcripts of your PhD, and certificates of English language proficiency as
• pdf files.
• We offer an excellent research team on the Göttingen Campus, including a Center for National High Performance computing and an AI service center.
• Experience with innovative methods, networking and high-impact publishing within the RTG team will be gained.
• The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified
• women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in fields in which they are underrepresented. The university has committed itself to being a
• family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and family life. The University is particularly committed to the professional
• participation of severely disabled employees and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled people. In the case of equal qualifications,
• applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preference. A disability or equality is to be included in the application in order to protect
• the interests of the applicant.
• Please upload your application in one pdf file including the usual documents until 11/3/2026 on the application portal of the university using this link:
• http://obp.uni-goettingen.de/de-de/OBF/Index/76693. For more information get in touch with Elvira Hörandl directly via E-Mail:
• elvira.hoerandl@biologie.uni-goettingen.de, Tel. +49 551 39 28540 .

Please note

• With submission of your application, you accept the processing of your applicant data in terms of data-protection law. Further information on the legal
• basis and data usage is provided in the Information General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)