JOB: BIOINFORMATICS ASSISTANT IN EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY HALF TIME - POSITION - E 13 TV-L The Division of Evolutionary Biology at the Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich, Germany [https://www.evol.bio.lmu.de/index.html], is seeking a bioinformatics assistant (m/f/d) to begin as soon as the position is filled. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: We use genomic and transcriptomic data to study trait evolution, demographic histories, adaptation events and species delimitation modeling. Our focal research organisms are fireflies [https://www.evol.bio.lmu.de/research/catalan/index.html], bioluminescent beetles from Europe and the Neotropics. Some of the questions we seek to answer include: (1) What is the genomic basis of sexually dimorphic traits, (2) What is the genetic architecture of key innovation trait loss, (3) Which loci are evolving under natural selection and (4) What is the demographic history of European firefly species. The applicant will support and contribute to data processing and analysis. YOUR TASKS WILL INCLUDE: - Genome assembly, curation, scaffolding (Nanopore, HiC, synteny analysis) - RNA-seq analysis (differential gene expression analysis) - Whole genome population genomics (SNP calling, population genetic statistics) YOUR SKILLS AND BACKGROUND SHOULD INCLUDE: - Experience with bioinformatic tools. - Knowledge in bash, python and R. - Good communications skills in English. - Masters / PhD in bioinformatics or evolutionary biology. WHAT WE OFFER: - Being part of a dynamic group of students and researchers working on evolutionary genomics. - Opportunity to develop own research ideas. - Flexible working hours 20 h/Week (50% of TVL-E13, salary is adjusted according to experience and last degree obtained). Our research group is located at the Biocenter of the LMU Munich, one of Germany's and Europe's top Universities (#32 world-wide; #8 in Europe; #1 in Germany). LMU Munich is an equal opportunity employer. The University continues to be very successful in increasing the number of female researchers and strongly encourages applications from female candidates. LMU Munich intends to enhance the diversity of its research members. Furthermore, disabled candidates with essentially equal qualifications will be given preference. Any questions should be directed to Ana Catalaìn (catalan@bio.lmu.de). Applications, including a motivation letter (max one page), current CV and contact information of two referees, should be sent to Ana Catalaìn by the deadline of 15 November 2024. Ana Catalán, PhD Principal Investigator Division of Evolutionary Biology Faculty of Biology Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München Großhaderner Straße 2 82152 Planegg-Martinsried Germany Phone: +49 (0)89 / 2180-74142 "Catalán, Ana" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)