University of Rostock Research Assistant - Population Genomics/Evolutionary Genomics 2025

The University of Rostock offers a diverse, varied and challenging position in a tradition-conscious, yet innovative, modern and family-friendly university in a lively city by the sea.

At the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Institute of Biology, Department of Population genetics, subject to budgetary provisions, we are filling the following position as of 01.10.2025 on a permanent basis:

Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Population Genomics/Evolutionary Genomics

Start date as of 01.10.2025

Working hours full-time with 40 hours

Remuneration pay group 13 TV-L

Location Rostock

Tender number W 86/2025

Limitation on a permanent basis

Application time 2025-08-11

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:
HR department:
Lisa Malke
Phone number: 0381/498-1281

E-mail:
[email protected]

Department:
Prof. Dr. Mathilde Cordellier
Phone number: 0381/498-6020

E-mail:
[email protected]

The Chair of Population Genetics at the University of Rostock was founded in 2024, by Prof. Dr. Mathilde Cordellier. The research is located at the interface between evolution and ecology with the aim of understanding rapid adaptation processes through hybridization. Investigations into the genomes of invertebrate species such as Daphnia offer the unique opportunity to take a look into the past with the help of long-term studies. Planned projects include the genome analysis of sediment cores. In addition, research extends to the evolution of the genome and sex chromosomes in spiders, involving life history experiments, transcriptomics, genome sequencing and bioinformatics.
THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:

• research in the field of population genetics and genetics of invertebrates, with topics closely related to the research profile of the chair and with the aim of establishing your own line of research
• scientific, research-based teaching comprising 8 semester hours per week in the areas of genetics/population genetics in the Bachelor's and Master's programmes as well as in the teacher training programmes
• participation in field research, including the supervision of practical field courses
• supervising Bachelor's and Master's theses
• designing, preparing, conducting and correcting student examinations
• publish research results and acquisition of third-party funding
• assisting with academic and teaching organization tasks (study organization, committee work)

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Rostock
• City to studyMecklenburg-Vorpommern
• School to studyUniversity of Rostock
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave
• Health management & university sports
• Further training opportunities (IT, languages, professional development)
• Career advice for young scientists
• Mobile working
• Annual special payment/company pension plan
• Flexible working hours
• Family office
• Welcome Center
• Mensa - Employee Tariff
• Bicycle Leasing

Requirements

• completed university degree (state exam, diploma, master's degree or comparable degree) in Biology or comparable discipline
• completed PhD degree in Biology or comparable discipline at the time the contract starts
• experience in working with high-throughput sequencing data for genomic and/or transcriptomic studies, for example for variant analysis and gene expression profiling (RNAseq/ATACseq/scRNAseq)
• successful publication of research results in peer reviewed journals is required
• teaching experience for Bachelor and/or Master degrees in a university setting is required
• confident knowledge of german and english language, both written and spoken
• 1 - 2 years of relevant professional experience as postdoc is required
• experience working with non-model species is advantageous
• experience in applying for third-party funding for research projects is a plus
• very good ability to work on schedule, communication skills for presenting research results and ability to work in a team and with international partners

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Rostock on jobs.uni-rostock.de to apply

For more information, kindly visit University of Rostock scholarship webpage.