Postdoctoral Researcher in Evolution and Systematics of Plants

Postdoctoral Researcher in Evolution and Systematics of Plants
Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Jena, Germany
The group of Integrative Taxonomy of Plants (Prof. Dr. Marc Appelhans) is looking for a motivated Postdoc in our newly established team. We are looking for a person with a strong focus in systematic botany and experience with Next-Generation sequencing methods and bioinformatic skills. Our current research focusses on the phylogenomics, taxonomy and biogeography of (sub)tropical Rutaceae and Primulaceae, and we expect active participation in existing and future projects as well as (co-)supervision of student projects and instruction of student assistants. We encourage own ideas and we expect that you acquire your own projects and build up an independent research profile. The position offers the opportunity to gain an academic qualification (habilitation).
Your responsibilities:
Collaboration in research projects of the department and (co-)supervising of students and instruction of student assistants
Planning and organizing own research projects in the field of phylogenomics, integrative taxonomy and/or biogeography of plants
Supervision of the molecular lab of the department
Assistance in setting up the professorship
Organization of courses (BSc and MSc levels) and teaching in the department of Integrative Taxonomy of Plants (4 hours per week per semester)
Participation in and organization of collecting trips and excursions
Publication of your work in scientific journals and participation in conferences
Work on your own academic qualification project (habilitation)
Your profile:
You have successfully graduated from a university with a Master degree or Diploma in biology or a similar discipline and you hold a PhD with a focus on systematic botany or plant evolution
Alternatively, you have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field and hold a doctoral degree (earned through a fast-track program) with a focus on systematic botany or plant evolution
Very good knowledge in the areas of plant systematics, phylogenomics and bioinformatics are expected
Experience with target capture (target enrichment, HybSeq), RADseq and third-generation sequencing methods (PacBio, Nanopore) is advantageous
Knowledge of tropical plant families – especially Rutaceae and Primulaceae – and excursion experience in (sub)tropical regions are advantageous
Very good command of English (spoken and written)
Curiosity, the ability to work in a team and a willingness to communicate
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Deadline 15 October
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