Postdoc:
Postdoctoral Position – Evolution in a Community
Position Details
Start Date: March 1, 2025, or earlier, depending on the candidate's availability.
Duration: Initial funding for three years, with the possibility of extension.
Project Focus: Organisms interact in nature and form multitrophic communities. How do species evolve in a complex community? How does the evolutionary process affect community functions? In this ERC funded project, the successful candidate, together with a collaborative team, will deploy cutting-edge multi-omics approaches to address these two fundemental questions by studying real-time evolution of the duckweed and its interacting organisms in a natural community.
Key Requirements:
We seek a highly motivated researcher with a doctoral degree (or equivalent) in one of the following fields: biology, evolutionary genetics, bioinformatics, or computer science. The ideal candidate will:
- Demonstrate the ability to design, execute, and manage research projects independently.
- Have a strong background in bioinformatics, evolutionary genetics/genomics, or community ecology.
- Possess experience in statistics and genomics; expertise in computational modeling is advantageous.
- Be proficient in both spoken and written English.
Why Join Us?
Supported by a collaborative research team (https://plant-x.uni-mainz.de/), this project will provide the candidate with opportunities to enhance their scientific skills, gain independence in project planning and management, and develop leadership abilities. The candidate may also supervise PhD and Master’s students, with the potential to establish their own research group.
The University of Mainz is home to numerous outstanding scientific institutions (http://www.uni-mainz.de/eng/) and fosters a vibrant academic environment. Mainz is a historic city located on the Rhine River, offering a rich social and cultural life, and is home to a dynamic student population.
Application Requirements
Applications must be written in English and include the following documents:
- Motivation Letter: A statement of research interests and how they align with the position, addressing the specified requirements (maximum 2 pages).
- Curriculum Vitae: A detailed CV, including academic achievements, research experience, and extracurricular activities.
- PhD Abstract: A concise summary of the doctoral thesis.
- Referees: Contact details for at least two references.
- Compile all documents into a single PDF file and send the application to Prof. Shuqing Xu via email at shuqing.xu@uni-mainz.de with the subject line: " EvolCommunity Postdoc Position – [Your Name]".
Application Deadline
The review of applications will begin on January 31, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.
PhD student
If you are interested in joining us as a PhD student, please contact me via e-mail.
We currently have funding opportunities.
Technique assistant
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Student helper
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