Postdoctoral Scientist in Plant Genomics | Postdoctoral Scientist (f/m/d) in the field of Plant Genomics
Leibniz-Institut für Pflanzen- genetik und Kulturpflanzen- forschung (IPK)
Job Summary
This Postdoctoral Scientist position focuses on cutting-edge plant genomics research within the Domestication Genomics group. The successful candidate will be instrumental in assembling and analyzing faba bean and pea genomes, linking sequence variation to phenotypic diversity, and exploring innovative approaches like pangenome graphs. This role is ideal for someone with a strong computational background and a passion for biological questions, offering an interdisciplinary environment at the intersection of life sciences and informatics. It's a project-based, fixed-term position, perfect for those seeking to advance their academic research career in a supportive and family-friendly institution.
Required Skills
Education
Ph.D. degree in bioinformatics or plant science
Experience
- Experience in plant genomics
- Experience in integrative analysis of large-scale data sets
- Proficient use of computational tools
Languages
Additional
- Foreign qualifications require an equivalence test in Germany, which is subject to a fee and must be presented upon hiring. This is a project-based position, limited for 36 months.
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