** Postdoctoral Position – Genomics of Migration **
We are hiring - come and work with us! The Max Planck Research Group
Behavioural Genomics combines several biological disciplines including
evolutionary genomics, bioinformatics, molecular biology, behavioural
experiments in controlled lab and field settings, using emergent
technologies to identify the genetic basis of migratory traits.
Here we focus on identifying the genes and signaling pathways behind the
components shaping the migratory phenotype in the blackcap, a well
characterised migratory songbird species. We combine high-throughput-
sequencing data to identify sequence variants with alternative
approaches, such as gene expression profiling and characterisation of
chromatin modification or epigenetic markers to investigate the extent
of phenotypic variation manifested by expression differences, either
through slight genetic differences or epigenetic processes.
Our core project aims to understand: Which genes harbour coding
variation with relevant consequences for migratory traits, and which
signalling cascades are involved in shaping the migratory phenotype?
The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Biology, has a strong background in
one or several of the following areas: population genetics,
computational biology, experience working with high-throughput
sequencing data, and is familiar with the use of data on gene expression
or epigenetic markers (scripts and analysis pipelines).
Experience in identification and characterizing of behaviorally
regulated genes, avian neurobiology or genome editing are great assets,
but not required. The successful candidate will participate in
fundamental research questions on migratory genomics. As a central
member of the group, the postdoc has good communication and organization
skills and will take part in supervising students. We would especially
welcome a creative postdoc who is motivated to contribute to and extends
our research agenda developing own ideas. The position will be offered
for 2 years with the possibility of extension, starting date is negotiable.
The Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology offers a stimulating
and ambitious international working environment. Excellent
infrastructure is available at all levels, including a new
high-performance computer clusters and high-throughput sequencing core
facilities. The MPI collaborates with the nearby Kiel University and the
GEOMAR (Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research). The town of Plön is
surrounded by lakes and the Baltic Sea is nearby, offering plenty of
opportunity for leisure and outdoor activities. The nearby ports of Kiel
and Travemünde provide access to Scandinavia, the closest airports are
Hamburg and Lübeck.
The Max Planck Society is committed to also employing handicapped
individuals and especially encourages them to apply. The Max Planck
Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they
are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.
Applications should include a cover letter describing your motivation to
work on this project and your relevant experience, a detailed CV and
copies of relevant certificates, and the contact details of three
academic referees.
Please send the above as a single PDF file to liedvogel@evolbio.mpg.de.
Review of applications will start March 18th, 2019 and will continue
until the position is filled. Feel free to contact me for further
information.
Dr. Miriam Liedvogel
Max Planck Research Group Behavioural Genomics,
MPI for Evolutionary Biology, Plön, Germany
liedvogel@evolbio.mpg.de
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Miriam Liedvogel
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