A postdoctoral position is available at the Community Dynamics group at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology (http://www.evolbio.mpg.de/comdyn). The position is part of a project to study eco-evolutionary feedback dynamics using plankton communities. The successful applicant will be working on the genotype-phenotype interactions in our experimental predator-prey and host-parasite system (using transcriptome and genome analysis). The overall aim is to link gene, trait, populations and community dynamics to improve our understanding of ecology and evolution and their feedback.
Highly motivated candidates with a Ph. D. degree in evolutionary biology or ecology with a strong record of scientific publications are welcome to apply. A background in evolutionary genomics, bio-informatics or population genetics is highly desirable. Our group is part of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology in Plön. The institute offers a stimulating international environment and an excellent infrastructure allowing for the most recent techniques. The town of Plön is in the middle of the Schleswig-Holstein lake-district within a very attractive and touristic environment near the Baltic Sea, close to the university towns of Lübeck and Kiel. Starting dates are flexible, from November 2012 onwards. The position is funded for 2 years. Informal enquiries can be made to [email protected]. Applicants should send their CV, list of publications, statement of research interests, and contact information of 2 referees as a single PDF to Lutz Becks ([email protected]). In the cover letter, applicants should describe their background in evolutionary biology and experience with genomic data. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer.
