Tübingen, Germany: Postdoc in evolutionary genomics of behaviour in harvest mice Tisk
Postdoc Position in evolutionary genomics of behaviour
 
***The application deadline for below postdoctoral position has been
extended till July 8, 2016***
 
University of Tübingen, Institute of Evolution and Ecology, Group of
Comparative Zoology
 
We have an open position (2 years) for a PostDoc with a strong interest in
the genetic/genomic basis of phenotypic traits. In a project related to the
genetic basis of behavior, we will use already available phenotypic data on
personality and cognitive traits from a captive population of European
harvest mice to search for genetic variation that correlates with behavioral
profiles. We seek a candidate with strong molecular lab skills, including
Sanger and next generation sequencing, and strong bioinformatics skills,
preferably with training in genome wide association studies. A theoretical
background in the evolutionary genetics of behaviour would be an asset. 
 
Tübingen University offers a large community of researchers working in the
field of evolution and ecology of model and non-model systems, joined
together in the Institute for Evolution and Ecology
(https://www.uni-tuebingen.de/en/faculties/faculty-of-science/departments/bi
ologie/institute/evolutionecology.html). The successful candidate will join
the Comparative Zoology group of Katharina Foerster. We offer molecular lab
facilities within the group and through collaborations with the Max Planck
Institute Tübingen. Further lab support and computational facilities are
available through the Quantitative Biology Center on campus
(http://www.uni-tuebingen.de/en/facilities/zentrale-einrichtungen/quantitati
ve-biology-center-qbic.html). 
 
The working language in the group is English. However, for teaching and
everyday life at the University and in Tübingen, some knowledge of German or
the willingness to learn the language will be advantageous.
 
Founded in 1477, Tübingen University has influenced the historical town
significantly. Tübingen today remains a place of research and teaching. In
addition to the 85.500 inhabitants, there are some 28.300 German and
international students. 450 professors and 4.400 other academic staff teach
at the University's seven faculties. Tübingen offers a lively mix of shops,
bars, and restaurants. Urban parks, nearby nature reserves, as well as the
Swabian Jura and the Black Forest offer outdoor recreation. Tübingen is well
connected via bus and local trains to Stuttgart  and its airport. The
Welcome Center of the university provides service and support for
international researchers:
https://www.uni-tuebingen.de/en/international/international-scholars.html
 
Applications are being accepted immediately. Review of applications
submitted before the initial deadline has started; the extended deadline for
applications is July 8, 2016. Intended starting date is September 1, 2016.
Applications should include a current CV (specifying training in relevant
methods and applications), along with a cover letter that provides a short
statement of research interests (maximum three pages) and contact
information for three references. Applications should be submitted by email
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