Postdoc Researcher in Evolutionary Genomics of Mammals at the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung 2026

Senckenberg – Leibniz Institution for Biodiversity and Earth System Research (SGN) , headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, is seeking to fill the position of a Postdoc Researcher in Evolutionary Genomics of Mammals at the Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Center (SBiK-F).

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 28, 2026
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorSenckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Access to an international network of scientists, policymakers, and research organizations
• A dynamic working environment in Frankfurt, a diverse and vibrant city offering a high quality of life
• Opportunities to participate in teaching and outreach activities, eg, in our museum and with collaborating universities
• Flexible working hours – mobile working options – Support with childcare or caring for family members (certified by the “audit berufundfamilie”) – employee ID card with free admission to municipal museums – annual special payment – ??collectively agreed vacation entitlement – ??company pension plan (ZVK)

Requirements

• PhD degree in Biology, Genetics, Bioinformatics or a related field
• Strong interest and proven skills in evolutionary, population or phylogenomics. Knowledge in gene-flow analyzes and/or drift processes are an advantage
• Experience in population genomics, genome assembly and programming of scripts, R
• Very good written and oral communication skills in English
• Interest in species distribution modeling, paternal inference, conservation genetics and epigenetics

Application Documents

• A 1-page motivation letter with a brief description of your research experience and interests
• A CV with a full publication list
• Copies of certificates and diplomas
• And the names of two potential referees)

Electronically (as a single PDF)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please send your application, including Application documents electronically (as a single PDF) to [email protected] stating the reference #11-26007 by 24.02.2026.
  Senckenberg Society for Natural Research,
  Senckenberganlage 25,
  60325 Frankfurt am Main, Germany,
  Email: [email protected]

For more information, kindly visit the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung webpage.