PhD Student in Evolutionary Developmental Biology and Population Genetics
Gompel lab - Bonn Institute for Organismic Biology, University of
Bonn, Germany

Our lab is interested in the genetic bases of morphological evolution. We
are looking for a PhD student to work on a new project at the crossroads
of Evolutionary Developmental Biology and Population Genetics. The
project aims at identifying genetic determinants in a population of flies
(Drosophila), underlying variation in wing pigmentation. The approach
will combine advanced and quantitative phenotypic analysis, genome-wide
association study, as well as molecular and genetic dissection using
transgenesis. The DFG-funded project will be done in collaboration
with quantitative and population geneticists in Montpellier, France,
and will involve reciprocal visits between both labs. The ultimate goal
of the project is to compare among-species genetic variation explaining
phenotypic evolution (past work from the Gompel lab), to within-species
determinants of comparable variation.

Recent relevant publications:
Bachem K, Li X, et al. (2024) Science Advances, 10(4):eadl2616. doi:
10.1126/sciadv.adl2616.
Ling L et al. (2023) Science Advances, 17;9(7):eade6529. doi:
10.1126/sciadv.ade6529.
Xin Y, Le Poul Y, et al. (2020) Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A,
10:202004003. doi: 10.1073/pnas.2004003117

What we offer:
A 3-year PhD student position starting in spring/summer 2025
Competitive salary based on 13 TV-L (65%) of German pay scale.
Extensive research opportunities in a dynamic and collaborative
environment at the Bonn Institute for Organismic Biology of the University
of Bonn.

Your profile:
A Master's degree in life sciences, with a strong emphasis on molecular
biology and genetics
Experience in genomics and data analysis
Experience working in a wet lab
Excellent written and spoken English

The research environment:
The University of Bonn is one of the most distinguished and well-networked
research universities in the world and conducts research in fields defined
by the Excellence Strategy. It is one of the eleven German Universities
of Excellence, with the most Clusters of Excellence. It combines an
international and intercultural environment with a strong emphasis on
transdisciplinary research, creating a rich environment for PhD students.

Please send the following materials to apply:
- Your Master's degree and transcripts.
- A detailed CV and contact details of two academic referees.
- A one-page cover letter highlighting your motivation and summarising
  your research expertise

Send your application by e-mail to Nicolas Gompel (gompel@uni-bonn.de)
Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis, until the position
is filled.

Prof. Dr.Nicolas Gompel

University of Bonn
Bonn Institute for OrganismicBiology (BIOB)

Meckenheimer Allee 169, 53115 Bonn, Germany

Tel.: +49 (0)228 734784 ngompel@uni-bonn.de  Lab page

Nicolas Gompel <ngompel@uni-bonn.de>

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