Doctoral student (m/f/d) in paleobiology and geoinformatics (75%) The Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung (SGN) was founded in 1817 and is one of the most important research institutions in the field of biodiversity. At its 13 locations throughout Germany, scientists from almost 40 nations conduct cutting-edge research on an international scale. The Society's headquarter is in the Main metropolis of Frankfurt in the heart of Germany. This is also where one of the best-known Senckenberg facilities, the Senckenberg Natural History Museum, is located. The Senckenberg Society for Nature Research (SGN) at the location in Frankfurt am Main is seeking to fill the following position as soon as possible Doctoral student (m/f/d) in paleobiology and geoinformatics (75%)(Part time) As part of the recently established Emmy Noether Research Group "Spatial signal and bias in the fossil record of seed plants in the late Mesozoic", we are hiring a doctoral student (m/f/d) in paleobiology and geoinformatics for a 3-year fixed term contract. The project aims to identify the geological and biological causes of the patterns observed in Jurassic and Cretaceous floras by combining spatially explicit data from the rock record with trait-based data from the plant fossil record, in order to fully disentangle the different causes of the apparent quasi-synchronous radiation of seed plants. This position will focus on understanding the distribution of the rock record and the sampling effort of fossil plant sites across the globe during the Jurassic and Cretaceous. Your tasks: Build a database of rock formations across the Jurassic and Cretaceous based on available information from geological maps and other literature.Obtain data from the Paleobiology Database and similar paleobiological databases on the sampling of the plant fossil record during the Jurassic and Cretaceous.Analyze the variation of rock availability through time using state-of-the-art statistical methods.Identify the causes of sampling variation in the plant fossil record across time and space, and predict areas of high potential for future sampling.Disseminate results in scientific journals and international conferences. Your profile: Essential -Diploma or Masters degree in Geology, Paleontology, Paleobiology or a related discipline.-Good knowledge of the statistical programming language R.-Strong interest in large-scale data analysis applied to geology and macroevolution.-Good communication skills, in order to work in a highly collaborative and international environment.-Very good command of written and spoken English. Desirable -Good knowledge of GIS software.-Experience with geo database or other forms of spatially explicit data.-Experience with the Paleobiology Database.-Knowledge of stratigraphy and the plant fossil record. We offer - An attractive and challenging job in a motivated, dynamic team in a research institution of worldwide standing. - The possibility to conduct a PhD thesis. - Flexible working hours - possibility of mobile working - support with childcare or caring for family members (certified by the "audit berufundfamilie") - service ID card with free entry to all municipal museums - annual bonus - company pension plan Location: Frankfurt Scope of employment: Part Time, 75% Type of contract: 3 year fixed term contract Salary: According to the German 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; in the case of equal qualifications and suitability they will be given preference. 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. How to apply: Please send us your complete and meaningful application documents (letter of motivation, CV, training and employment references) as single pdf-file quoting Ref. #01-25002 by 16th of February 2025 torecruiting@senckenberg.deor apply directly on our homepage using the online application form. Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung Senckenberganlage 25 60325 Frankfurt a.M. E-Mail: Recruiting@Senckenberg.de For more information, please contact Prof. Dr. Dieter Uhl via email: Dieter.Uhl@Senckenberg.de Further information about the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung can be found at www.senckenberg.de. Mario Coiro (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)