Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is one of the largest universities in Germany. Thanks to its location in the Rhine-Main science region, the university can unfold to its full potential and showcase its innovative power and dynamism. Its status as a comprehensive university allows for multidisciplinary learning and teaching and has great potential for internationally renowned, interdisciplinary research. Almost all of its institutes are located on a single campus close to the Mainz city center – creating a lively academic culture for researchers, teaching staff, and students from every continent.

FB 10 Biologie / Institut für Organismische und Molekulare Evolutionsbiologie / Blütenbiologie of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Postdoc position in evolutionary single-cell genomics

full-time 100%

in the group of Evolutionary Plant Science and Biotic Interactions, headed by Prof Shuqing Xu.

YOUR TASKS:

Supported by other group members, the candidate will work on the evolution of gene functions and regulations at cellular level using use the state-of-the-art single-cell genomic tools. During the project, the candidate will mature his/her scientific skills and develop independence in project planning and management skills. The candidate is encouraged to apply for additional third-party funding to establish his/her own subgroup.

YOUR PROFILE:

In addition to the general requirements according to public services law, applicants must meet the recruitment requirements stipulated in § 57 of the Hochschulgesetz of Rhineland-Palatinate
 

• highly motivated researcher with a doctoral
• degree, or an equivalent thereof, in biology, evolutionary genetics, bioinformatics or computer science.
• Post-graduation full-time work experience of at least 2.5 years
• Experience in analysing a large amount of next-generation sequencing data, in particular, single-cell sequencing and/or comparative genomics data
• experience in statistics and genomics
• excellent communication skills, as well as proficiency in spoken and written English are expected
• Good knowledge of German is a plus
• training background in bioinformatics, evolutionary genetics and singlecell sequencing is preferred

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:

• Excellent infrastructure and work conditions are available
• Jobticket, optional for the entire Rhine-Main area
• Extensive human resources development offer
• Flexible working time arrangements
• University of Mainz hosts many excellent scientific institutions (http://www.uni-mainz.de/eng/)
• Mainz is a historic city located on the Rhine River with many students and a rich social and cultural life

The position is paid according to EG 13 TV-L and to be filled until 04/01/2022. The position is temporary for a fixed term until 03/30/2025.

JGU is diverse and welcomes qualified applications from people with varied backgrounds.

We aim to increase the number of women in the field of research and teaching and therefore encourage female researchers to apply.

Candidates with severe disabilities and appropriate qualifications will be given priority.

Applications must be in English and include:
 

• a motivation letter stating the research interests with reference to the stated requirements in no more than two pages
• a detailed CV including academic and extracurricular achievements, as well as details of all research experience
• an abstract of the PhD thesis
• 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 “Evolutionary Single-cell Genomics Postdoc Position – Your Name”. The application review will commence on 31st December 2021. The position will remain open until filled.

Are you ready for a new challenge and interested in this varied and responsible position? Then submit your complete application, preferably via link https://stellenboerse.uni-mainz.de/HPv3.ApplicationForm/Application/Start/22764.

For questions and further information please contact Prof. Shuqinq Xu by e-mail: shuqing.xu@uni-mainz.de.