PostDoc in Plant Biodiversity Research *About us* The plant phylogenomics and systematics group at the Faculty of Biology, LMU Munich is conducting evolutionary and ecological research on land plant biodiversity. We want to understand when, where and how our current plant biodiversity evolved and how plants adapted to different habitats and environmental conditions, with a focus on water limitation. In our research, we integrate over genomic and transcriptomic evidence as well as morphological and ecological data. Our current model organisms are drought or desiccation tolerant on different levels and range from bryophytes to angiosperms. For more information on our current research, please visit: https://en.sysbot.bio.lmu.de/research/res-gr-bechteler/index.html *We are looking for you* Research and Teaching Assistant (Akademischer Rat auf Zeit) - Plant Biodiversity (m/f/x) in Munich, Germany *Your tasks and responsibilities* -- Research: - Participate in ongoing and future projects of the group and actively take part in group and project meetings - Develop and conduct own third-party funded research to establish your own research line - Manage and analyze research data, publish research findings in peer- reviewed scientific journals, present research results at inter- /national conferences -- Teaching: - Participate in teaching (five weekly hours per semester) (teaching is partly mandatory in German) and contribute to the development of teaching material - Supervise students at the Bachelor-, Master-, and PhD-level *Your qualifications* - Doctoral degree in a relevant field (e.g., plant phylogenomics, comparative genomics and/or transcriptomics, population genetics) - Background in evolutionary-ecological genomics/genetics and plant systematics/functional biodiversity or equivalent - Experience in state-of-the-art molecular laboratory and bioinformatic/statistical methods - First experience with funding-acquisition and/or teaching is advantageous - Excellent oral and written communication skills in German and English (for non-native German speakers: the ability to teach (partly) in German is expected) *Benefits* We offer you a stimulating research environment in a young and highly motivated international team. You will have the opportunity to join the interdisciplinary DFG-funded CRC1211 ???Earth ??? Evolution at the Dry Limit??? (https://sfb1211.uni-koeln.de) as an associate member through our project B07 ???Desert transcriptomics: assessing the genetic basis of adaptation to aridity in desert dwellers??? (https://sfb1211.uni-koeln.de/index.php/projects/cluster-b/project-b7?subprojectID=27) Your workplace is located next to the Munich Botanical Garden and is easily reachable by public transport as well as by car. We offer flexible working hours, support in balancing work and family life, and professional training and personal development activities through a variety of LMU support services . In addition you can benefit from various LMU corporate benefits. The position is remunerated according to the civil servant category of ???Akademischer Rat/R??tin auf Zeit??? BesGr. A13, or in salary group TV-L E13 (100%). The position is initially limited to three years with a possibility for extension for additional three years. You have the possibility to work towards the completion of a habilitation (German post-doctoral degree) at the Faculty of Biology. Also possible in a part-time capacity. People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment. *Contact* Please send your application documents (letter of motivation, CV, list of publications and list of teaching experience, two-page research concept, contact details of three references, copies of degree certificates and transcripts) in one PDF via e-mail to the group leader Prof. Dr. Julia Bechteler: j.bechteler@lmu.de, no later than 31 July 2024. For questions about the advertised position please contact Prof. Dr. Julia Bechteler via e-mail. Also kindly let us know briefly in your cover letter through which medium/website/etc. you became aware of our job advertisement. Where knowledge is everything. LMU researchers work at the highest level on the great questions affecting people, society, culture, the environment and technology ??? supported by experts in administration, IT and tech. Become part of LMU Munich! In the course of your application for an open position at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universit??t (LMU) M??nchen, you will be required to submit personal information. Please be sure to refer to our LMU Privacy Policy. By submitting your application, you confirm that you have read and understood our data protection guidelines and privacy policy and that you agree to your data being processed in accordance with the selection process. ----- PhD Student ??? Molecular Plant Biodiversity (m/f/x) *About us* The plant phylogenomics and systematics group at the Faculty of Biology, LMU Munich is conducting evolutionary and ecological research on land plant biodiversity. We want to understand when, where and how our current plant biodiversity evolved and how plants adapted to different habitats and environmental conditions, with a focus on water limitation. For more information on our current research, please visit: https://en.sysbot.bio.lmu.de/research/res-gr-bechteler/index.html Your position is embedded in the DFG-funded Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 1211 ???Earth - Evolution at the Dry Limit??? that works at the interface between landscape evolution and biological evolution, which are mutually dependent. The CRC 1211 wants to deepen our understanding of the mutual evolutionary relationships between Earth surface processes and biota in (hyper-)arid desert systems, where both are severely limited by water availability. Your project aims to understand the interplay of the genotype, the phenotype and environmental triggers with a focus on water limitation and nutrient element accumulation. *We are looking for you* PhD Student ??? Molecular Plant Biodiversity (m/f/x) in Munich, Germany *Your tasks and responsibilities* - Planning and carrying out experiments including plant cultivation, phenotyping and wet-lab work (molecular analyses and element measurements) - Manage and analyze RNA-Seq data and identify differentially expressed genes related to abiotic and biotic factors - Manage and analyze genomic data (GWAS) for adaptations to arid habitats - Publish research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals, present research results at inter-/national conferences - Actively take part in group and project meetings as well as in fieldwork to the Atacama Desert, Chile *Your qualifications* - A university degree (Master or equivalent) in biology or a related field with a background in plant sciences, plant ecology or equivalent - Experience in molecular laboratory techniques (e.g. DNA/RNA extraction) and bioinformatic/statistical methods (e.g. R, UNIX) - Basic knowledge of transcriptomic/genomic analyses (e.g. RNA-Seq) is advantageous - Excellent oral and written communication skills in English - Strong organizational skills, high degree of commitment and willingness to work in an international and interdisciplinary team *Benefits* We offer you a stimulating research environment in a young and highly motivated team. The position is embedded in the DFG-funded CRC1211 ???Earth ??? Evolution at the Dry Limit??? (https://sfb1211.uni-koeln.de) in our project B07 ???Desert transcriptomics: assessing the genetic basis of adaptation to aridity in desert dwellers??? (https://sfb1211.uni-koeln.de/index.php/projects/cluster-b/project-b7?subprojectID=27). You will be a member of the CRC???s Integrated Research Training Group (https://sfb1211.uni-koeln.de/index.php/irtg), which aims at educating a generation of truly interdisciplinary doctoral candidates in the fields of Earth and Life Sciences, a combination of growing importance in the course of ongoing and accelerated global change. You will work in close collaboration with our partners at the Universities of Bonn, Cologne, Heidelberg as well as our international partners in Chile. Your workplace is located next to the Munich Botanical Garden and is easily reachable by public transport as well as by car. We offer flexible working hours and professional training and personal development activities through a variety of LMU support services: https://www.lmu.de/en/about-lmu/working-at-lmu/academic-careers/pathways-to-lmu/the-doctoral-phase/. In addition you can benefit from various LMU corporate benefits. The position is remunerated in salary group TV-L E13 (75%). The position is limited to three and a half years. We cordially invite female candidates to apply. People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment. *Contact* Please send your application documents (letter of motivation, CV, contact details of two referees, copies of degree certificates and transcripts) in one PDF via email to the group leader Prof. Dr. Julia Bechteler: j.bechteler@lmu.de, no later than 19.08.2024. For questions about the advertised position please contact Prof. Dr. Julia Bechteler via email. Please let us know brie:y in your cover letter through which medium/website/etc. you became aware of our job advertisement. Where knowledge is everything. LMU researchers work at the highest level on the great questions affecting people, society, culture, the environment and technology ??? supported by experts in administration, IT and tech. Become part of LMU Munich! In the course of your application for an open position at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universit??t (LMU) M??nchen, you will be required to submit personal information. Please be sure to refer to our LMU Privacy Policy. By submitting your application, you confirm that you have read and understood our data protection guidelines and privacy policy and that you agree to your data being processed in accordance with the selection process. "Bechteler, Julia" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)