Job Opportunity: We, the Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change (LIB), seek for a Scientist in molecular biodiversity research (m/f/d) for a tenure-track position at the LIB Hamburg (fulltime:39 hours/week or part-time) Tasks: The position holder will be the head of a research section and will play a leading role in advancing molecular research at highest scientific standards at the LIB. The Centre for Molecular Biodiversity Research contributes to the ongoing development of the LIB as a globally leading institute for the study of biodiversity change. The working groups of both localities closely collaborate in developing future strategic developments and perspectives, and in making their particular expertise available to all researchers in the LIB. The successful candidate will - closely collaborate with the LIB research sections and museum collections covering the entire animal diversity and provide knowledge and infrastructure to all LIB researchers, - apply and develop advanced methods and approaches in molecular biodiversity research, preferably in one or more of the following areas of molecular biodiversity research; phylogenomics, population genomics, conservation genomics, museomics, metagenomics, annotation, machine learning, - instruct users in the usage of hardware and software for molecular biodiversity research, - acquire substantial third-party funding with other LIB researchers of both localities. We expect the candidate to: - hold a PhD in Evolutionary Biology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, or a closely related field with strong emphasis on at least one of the following areas of molecular biodiversity research; phylogenomics, population genomics, conservation genomics, museomics, metagenomics, annotation, machine learning, - have advanced knowledge in the application and development of NGS wet lab or computational methods for the analysis of genome data for molecular biodiversity research, - have strong experience in data management and analysis of sequence and genome data (computational skills) in compliance with the FAIR principles, - have experience in working with non-model organisms (animals), - have experience in developing independent research projects and the development of new methodological approaches, - have experience in team management and student supervision, - have motivation to work in a team and take responsibility, - have excellent communication skills and be fluent in written and spoken English, - also have a good knowledge of the German language or willingness to acquire such skills. It is desirable that the applicant has/is: - a good knowledge of bioinformatic analyses of sequence data, statistical analyses and graphical visualization of data. - experience with soft money acquisition. More information on our Job Portal, please apply online until September 30th 2025! https://8101202752.karriereportal.cloud/job/2025-14-Scientist-in-molecular-biodiversity-research-(m_f_d) KONTAKT / CONTACT PERSONALADMINISTRATION Andreas Pfeifer +49 228 9122 203 E-mail:bewerbung@leibniz-lib.de Stiftung Leibniz-Institut zur Analyse des Biodiversit�tswandels Postanschrift: Adenauerallee 127, 53113 Bonn, Germany Stiftung des �ffentlichen Rechts; Generaldirektion: Prof. Dr. Bernhard Misof (Generaldirektor), Adrian Gr�ter (Kaufm. Gesch�ftsf�hrer) Sitz der Stiftung: Adenauerallee 160 in Bonn Vorsitzender des Stiftungsrates: Dr. Michael H. Wappelhorst Meusemann Karen (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)