Plön: Postdoc and PhD, evol of immunogenetic variability Tisk
1.) Postdoctoral position
The newly established Research Group Evolutionary Immunogenomics in the 
Department of Evolutionary Ecology at the Max-Planck Institute for 
Evolutionary Biology in Plön/Germany has an opening for a
 
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
 
Our research explores the evolution of immunogenetic and genomic 
variability and its implications for individual immunocompetence and 
ultimately fitness. We are mainly focusing on data from human 
populations, using a wide spectrum of approaches from molecular biology 
and high-throughput sequencing to computational analyses and theoretical 
modeling, but also employ experimental model systems (stickleback, 
mouse) to test predictions in the lab. Our scientific motivation ranges 
from pure curiosity about evolutionary processes to the desire to push 
the practical boundaries of Evolutionary and Personalized Medicine. 
Specific projects within the scheme of the lab are flexible and can be 
tailored to skills and interest of the successful candidate.
 
The group is part of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology 
with its vibrant and collaborative research community of experimental, 
computational, and theoretical labs that all share a common interested 
in Evolutionary Biology. Cutting edge infrastructure is available at all 
levels, including high-performance computer clusters, a next-gen 
sequencing core facility, as well as molecular and experimental labs 
with substantial fish and mouse rearing facilities. The institute also 
maintains strong ties to Kiel University with large communities in 
evolutionary biology and medical genetics. Furthermore, our lab is 
currently collaborating on a number of projects with groups at Harvard 
Medical School in Boston and the University of Texas in Austin. Working 
language at the institute is English.
 
This position requires a PhD/Dr. in Evolutionary Biology, Computational 
Biology, Genetics/Genomics or a related field. The ideal candidate has a 
strong interest in evolutionary questions and is motivated to cross 
interdisciplinary boundaries and think outside the box. Molecular and/or 
computational experience is highly desirable and a background in 
molecular evolution, population genomics and/or immunology a plus.
 
The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of 
extension by up to two more years, based on performance. The starting 
date is flexible and can be immediate. The Max Planck Fellowship is 
competitive and includes additional support for health insurance and 
family (if applicable). Furthermore, housing and living in this area is 
very affordable. The Max Planck Society is committed to employing more 
handicapped individuals and especially encourages them to apply. The 
Society also seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where 
they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages female 
candidates to apply. The institute is located in Plön, northern Germany, 
in close proximity to the university cities of Kiel and Lübeck and not 
far from Hamburg, the second-largest city in Germany. Frequent train 
connections allow for an easy commute between Plön and Kiel/Lübeck (each 
30 min) and provide general access to the well-developed European train 
network. Plön is surrounded by a beautiful landscape with many lakes and 
provides ample opportunity for water sports and other outdoor activities.
 
To apply, please send a cover letter with your motivation/interests and 
research experience (2 pages max), CV, and contact info of 2-3 
references in one PDF file to lenz <a> evolbio.mpg.de, using the subject 
line [UTF-8?]‘Post-Doc in Evolutionary [UTF-8?]Immunogenomics’. Review of applications 
will start Nov 15th and will continue until the position is filled. 
Informal inquiries are welcome.
For more information about our research and the institute, please visit 
the [UTF-8?]lab’s website at
http://www.evolbio.mpg.de/EvolutionaryImmunogenomics
 
Dr. Tobias Lenz
Group Leader in Evolutionary Immunogenomics
Department of Evolutionary Ecology
Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology
August-Thienemann-Str. 2
24306 Ploen
Germany

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2.) PhD position

The newly established Research Group Evolutionary Immunogenomics in the

Department of Evolutionary Ecology at the Max-Planck Institute for 
Evolutionary Biology in Plön/Germany has an opening for a
 
PhD student
 
Our research explores the evolution of immunogenetic and genomic 
variability and its implications for individual immunocompetence and 
ultimately fitness. We are mainly focusing on data from human 
populations, using a wide spectrum of approaches from molecular biology 
and high-throughput sequencing to computational analyses and theoretical 
modeling, but also employ experimental model systems (stickleback, 
mouse) to test predictions in the lab. Our scientific motivation ranges 
from pure curiosity about evolutionary processes to the desire to push 
the practical boundaries of Evolutionary and Personalized Medicine. 
Specific projects within the scheme of the lab are flexible and can be 
tailored to skills and interest of the successful candidate.
 
The group is part of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology 
with its vibrant and collaborative research community of experimental, 
computational, and theoretical labs that all share a common interested 
in Evolutionary Biology. Cutting edge infrastructure is available at all 
levels, including high-performance computer clusters, a next-gen 
sequencing core facility, as well as molecular and experimental labs 
with substantial fish and mouse rearing facilities. The institute also 
maintains strong ties to Kiel University with large communities in 
evolutionary biology and medical genetics. Furthermore, our lab is 
currently collaborating on a number of projects with groups at Harvard 
Medical School in Boston and the University of Texas in Austin. Working 
language at the institute is English.
 
This position requires a [UTF-8?]Master’s/Diplom degree in Biology, 
Bioinformatics, Genetics or a related field. The ideal candidate is 
fascinated by evolutionary questions and eager to learn and master new 
skills and tools. The duration and funding of a PhD project in the 
German university system is generally aimed at three years. PhD 
candidates at the institute have the opportunity to become member of the 
International Max Planck Research School for Evolutionary Biology in 
collaboration with the University of Kiel.
 
The PhD fellowship is funded for three years, extension possible. The 
starting date is flexible and can be immediate. The fellowship includes 
support for health insurance and family (if applicable), and housing and 
living in this area is affordable. The Max Planck Society is committed 
to employing more handicapped individuals and especially encourages them 
to apply. The Society also seeks to increase the number of women in 
those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly 
encourages female candidates to apply. The institute is located in Plön, 
northern Germany, in close proximity to the university cities of Kiel 
and Lübeck and not far from Hamburg, the second-largest city in Germany. 
Frequent train connections allow for an easy commute between Plön and 
Kiel/Lübeck (each 30 min) and provide general access to the 
well-developed European train network. Ploen is surrounded by a 
beautiful landscape with many lakes and provides ample opportunity for 
water sports and other outdoor activities.
 
To apply, please send a cover letter with your motivation/interests and 
research experience (1 page max), CV, and contact info of 2-3 references 
in one PDF file to lenz <a> evolbio.mpg.de, using the subject line [UTF-8?]‘PhD 
in Evolutionary [UTF-8?]Immunogenomics’. Review of applications will start Nov 
15th and will continue until the position is filled. Informal inquiries 
are welcome.
For more information about our research and the institute, please visit 
the [UTF-8?]lab’s website at
http://www.evolbio.mpg.de/EvolutionaryImmunogenomics
 
Dr. Tobias Lenz
Group Leader in Evolutionary Immunogenomics
Department of Evolutionary Ecology
Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology
August-Thienemann-Str. 2
24306 Ploen
Germany

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