Research Associate / Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioinformatics and/or Molecular Mycology | wiss. Mitarbeiterin bzw. Mitarbeiter/Postdoc (m/w/d) in Bioinformatik und/oder molekulare Mykologie

Job Summary

This project-based Research Associate/Postdoctoral position at TU Dresden focuses on investigating the spread dynamics, ecological impacts, and microbial associations of the invasive tree species *Prunus serotina* (Black Cherry) in Central European forests. The successful candidate will primarily contribute to the molecular and microbiome-related work packages of the collaborative research project μDYNAST. Day-to-day tasks involve advanced bioinformatics analysis, including processing ONT sequencing data, quality control, and taxonomic classification of endophytic fungi. The role also requires assessing shifts in microbial communities related to tree vitality and stress, processing transcriptome data for assembly and annotation, and evaluating associated pathogen risks. The position requires an excellent university degree in Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, or a related field, and offers an inspiring, international research environment with access to modern lab and computing facilities, ideal for scientific development and potential pursuit of a PhD or Habilitation.