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The University of Cologne is one of the largest and most research-intensive universities in Germany, offering a wide range of subjects. With its six faculties and its interfaculty centres, it offers a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines and internationally outstanding profile areas, supported by the administration with its services.
The newly established Bast lab is looking for a PhD student to join the team. The DFG funded project will identify the (population) genomic singularities that allow some exceptional species to persist in the absence of sex over evolutionary time. This PhD project will help to uncover one of the most enigmatic questions in evolutionary biology: Why does sex exist? Check https://zoologie.uni-koeln.de/arbeitsgruppen/ag-bast for details.
YOUR TASKS
- Generate and analyze genomes from asexuals and sexual non-model species using state-of-the-art technology
- Identify the genomic signatures contributing to speciation
- Identify genomic singularities of ancient asexuals such as e.g. increased genomic plasticity and genetic diversity in a comparative framework
- Train fellow lab members in bioinformatics
- Preparation of a PhD thesis with a tentative title: “The genomic signatures of ancient asexuals” Mitarbeit in Forschung und Lehre in den Arbeitsgebieten de
YOUR PROFILE
- A MSc in biological sciences, bioinformatics or related fields
- You are self-motivated, organized and creative
- You have experience in genome assembly, comparative genomics and analyzing (population-) genomic data of non-model species
- You have programming skills, e.g. in Python and R, as well as skills in statistics
- You enjoy working in an international environment you enjoy working in and with a diverse team
WE OFFER YOU
- a PhD position to prepare your PhD in 4 years
- a diverse and fair working environment
- support in reconciling work and family life
- flexible working time models » extensive advanced training opportunities
- occupational health management offers
- local transport ticket at a discount for UoC employees
The position is available from November 1st, 2020 on a part-time basis (65%). It is limited to two years with possible extension up to a total of 4 years. If the applicant meets the relevant wage requirements and personal qualifications, the salary is based on remuneration group TV-L 13 of the pay scale for the German public sector.
The University of Cologne is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Women are especially encouraged to apply and will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities / special needs or of equal status.
Please apply online at: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de with proof of the sought qualifications. The reference number is Wiss2008-07 If you have questions regarding the position do not hesitate to contact jbast@uni-koeln.de, Institute for Zoology – Bast Lab Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences PhD position (f/m/d)
The application deadline is 15.09.2020.
