Research Assistant (m/f/d)

at  Universitt Rostock

The University of Rostock offers a diverse, varied and demanding job 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, Chair of Population Genetics and Biodiversity Research, subject to budgetary provisions, we are filling the following position as of 01.01.2025 on a temporary basis for a period of three years ending on 31.12.2027 with the option of prolongation:
Research Assistant (m/f/d)
Start date 01.01.2025
Working hours full-time with 40 hours
Remuneration pay group 13 TV-L
Location Rostock
Tender number W 144/2024
Limitation limited until 31.12.2027
Application time 2024-11-24

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in evolutionary biology or similar field. They would bring experience in evolutionary genomics, as evidenced by at least one publication in this broad area. We are looking for an enthusiastic researcher who is keen to contribute to the research topics in the group, such as (1) Recombination and Hybridization in a Daphnia species complex (2) Population genomics through time with resting egg banks (3) Interspecific variation in gene expression in hybridizing Daphnia species (4) Genome and sex chromosome evolution in spiders. The candidate will also be expected to further develop their own research profile with the aim of scientific qualification (habilitation). Finally, the tasks include teaching in Genetics, Bioinformatics and Molecular Ecology for 4 semester periods per week (4SWS) in the form of lectures and practical courses in the Bachelor, Master and teacher programs.