Postdoc position / group leader - Plant real-time evolution Mainz,
Germany

The Institute of Organismic and Molecular Evolution at the University of
Mainz, Germany, invites applications for a postdoc / junior group leader
position for an ERC funded project in the department of Evolutionary Plant
Sciences, headed by Prof Shuqing Xu (https://plant-x.uni-mainz.de/). The
project aims to study the causes, consequences and mechanisms of evolution
in natural communities in response to climate change.

The successful candidate may start on the 1st October 2024, or as early
as possible. The salary will initially be provided for three years,
with the possibility of an extension.

Supported by other group members, the candidate will use the
state-of-the-art multiomics approach to understand plant real-time
evolution in natural communities. During this project, the candidate will
mature his/her scientific skills and develop independence in project
planning and management skills. He/she may have the opportunity to
supervise PhD/Masters students and establish a research group.

Requirements: We are looking for a highly motivated researcher with
a doctoral degree, or an equivalent thereof, in biology, evolutionary
genetics, bioinformatics, or computer science. The candidate is expected
to design, conduct and organize the projects independently. A training
background in bioinformatics, evolutionary genetics/genomics, or community
ecology is preferred. Applicants must demonstrate experience in statistics
and genomics. Experience with computational modelling is a plus. Our group
consists of people of various nationalities and teamwork is essential
for all projects in the group. Therefore, excellent communication skills,
as well as proficiency in spoken and written English, are expected.

The University of Mainz hosts many excellent scientific institutions
(http://www.uni-mainz.de/eng/), and Mainz is a historic city located on
the Rhine River with many students and a rich social and cultural life.

Applications must be in English and include:
(1) a motivation letter stating the research interests with reference to
    the stated requirements in no more than two pages,
(2) a detailed CV including academic and extracurricular achievements,
    as well as details of all research experience,
(3) an abstract of the PhD thesis, and 
(4) contact details of at least two referees.

Applicants should send their documents in one single PDF file to Prof
Shuqing Xu (shuqing.xu@uni-mainz.de) with the subject line either "Plant
real-time evolution postdoc position - Your Name". The application
review will commence on 15th August 2024. The position will remain open
until filled.

Best wishes,
Shuqing Xu

Prof. Dr. Shuqing Xu
Institute of Organismic and Molecular Evolution (IomE)
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Biozentrum I
Hanns-Dieter-Hüsch-Weg 15
D-55128 Mainz
Germany
Phone: +49 6131 39 26907
E-mail: shuqing.xu@uni-mainz.de

Shuqing Xu <shuqing.xu@uni-mainz.de>

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