Dear All, A full-time group leader/scientific assistant position, salary scale E13 is available in the Population Genetics Department at the University of Rostock, Germany from October 1st 2025 or soon thereafter. The position is permanent and comparable to a Lecturer position in the UK or an Assistant Professor position in the US. *** About the lab *** The Population Genetics group at the University of Rostock is a newly established chair led by Prof. Dr. Mathilde Cordellier, with a focus on evolutionary research, mainly with invertebrate species. Our work is at the interface of evolution and ecology. Our goal is to understand rapid adaption through hybridization processes by studying the genomes of invertebrate species such as Daphnia. Working on these species offer the unique opportunity to look back in time by using resting stages, and planned projects include the genomic analysis of sediment cores. Further, the group is working on genome and sex chromosome evolution in spiders. We make use of a broad range of techniques: life history experiments, transcriptomics, genome sequencing, bioinformatics are all contributing to our understanding of species' evolution. Research topics and lab resources can be consulted here: https://www.populationsgenetik.uni-rostock.de/en/ *** Your tasks *** We are looking for an enthusiastic researcher who is keen to contribute to the research topics in the group, such as (1) Recombination and Hybridization in a Daphnia species complex (2) Population genomics through time with resting egg banks (3) Interspecific variation in gene expression in hybridizing Daphnia species (4) Genome and sex chromosome evolution in spiders. - Research in the field of population genetics and genetics of invertebrates, with topics closely related to the research profile of the chair and with the aim of establishing your own line of research. - Publication of research results and acquisition of third-party funding. - Scientific, research-based teaching comprising 8 SWS in the areas of genetics/population genetics in the Bachelor's and Master's programmes as well as in the teacher training programmes. - Participation in field research, including the supervision of practical field courses. - Participation in the further development of the Master's programme in Integrative Zoology. - Supervision of Bachelor's and Master's theses. - Design, preparation, implementation and correction of student examinations - Support with scientific and teaching organizational tasks (study organization, committee work) *** This makes you a good fit *** - Completed university degree (state exam, diploma, master's degree or comparable degree) in Biology or comparable discipline - Completed PhD degree in Biology or comparable discipline at the time the contract starts - Experience working with high-throughput sequencing data for genomic and/or transcriptomic studies, for example for variant analysis and gene expression profiling (RNAseq/ATACseq/scRNAseq) - Successful publication of research results in peer reviewed journals is required - Teaching experience for Bachelor and/or Master degrees in a university setting is required - Confident knowledge of german and english language, both written and spoken - 1 - 2 years of relevant professional experience as postdoc is required - Experience working with non-model species is advantageous - Experience in applying for third-party funding for research projects is a plus - Very good ability to work on schedule, communication skills for presenting research results and ability to work in a team and with international partners *** How to apply? *** Please send your application via the university application portal using this link, as email applications will not be accepted https://jobs.uni-rostock.de/jobposting/cd190b697c99f8b1b61de1879e1ff57b207301e70?ref=homepage Application should comprise a cover letter, resume with a publication list and contact information for at least two references, diploma with indication of final grade, summary of previous research experience and exciting projects you want to conduct (max 2 pages) all combined in one single file. The application deadline is August 11th 2025 and interviews will take place in September 2025. The preferred start date is October 2025 but is flexible and will depend on the timeframe of the most qualified applicant. Further information about the position can be obtained from mathilde.cordellier@uni-rostock.de Prof. Dr. Mathilde Cordellier Institute of Biological Sciences Chair of Genetics - Population genetics and Biodiversity Research University of Rostock Albert-Einstein-Strasse 3 D-18059 Rostock, Germany Email: mathilde.cordellier@uni-rostock.de Pronouns: She/her https://www.populationsgenetik.uni-rostock.de/en/ Tel.: ++49 381 498 6020 Secretary: Mrs. Maren Bagrowski - Tel.: ++49 381 498 6301 Mathilde Cordellier (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)