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Position CRC1644/Z22– postdoc Nikoloski group

The successful candidate will work 40 hours per week (100%), employed at the University of Potsdam. The position is classified within remuneration group 13 of the collective wage agreement among the German states (TV-L). The earliest possible starting date is 1 April 2024 and the position is limited until 31 December 2027. The fixed term of employment is in accordance with Section 2 subsection 1 of the German Act on Limited Scientific Contracts (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz or WissZeitVG).

Your field of work:

Please see the project summary below.

Your responsibilities:

  • Together with the other postdoc in the project develop and implement a research data management plan that integrates in the activities of NFDI DataPlant
  • Devise and implement network-based approaches for analysis of genetic correlations and plasticity genes in the context of large-scale molecular networks
  • integrate genotype-environment associations for narrowing down the list of candidate plasticity genes
  • prepare reusable, documented code for reproducible analyses for discovery of plasticity genes via QTL and GWAS analyses

Results from your work on this project should form the basis for building the next stage of your academic qualification.

Your qualifications:

Please see here for mandatory requirements for this position: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/ppp/job-portal/jobs

Prior specialization in plant sciences is helpful, but not required. Practical knowledge in any of the following areas is desirable:

  • computational biology
  • quantitative genetics
  • bioinformatics
  • computer science
  • mathematics

What we offer:

Please see here for working conditions at the University of Potsdam: Employment at UP

How to apply:

Please follow the instructions here: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/ppp/job-portal/jobs

The deadline for applications is 31 January 2024.