PhD position — Genomic and phylogenetic analysis of protein-pheromones in Neotropical frogs
The Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main is one of the largest universities in Germany with around 44,000 students and with about 5,700 employees. Founded in 1914 by Frankfurt citizens and since 2008 once again proud of its foundation status Goethe University possesses a high degree of autonomy, modernity and professional diversity. As a comprehensive university, the Goethe University offers a total of 16 departments on five campuses and 154 degree programs along with an outstanding research reputation. Furthermore the Goethe University is part of the Group of Rhine-Main-Universities (RMU).
The research grout Wildlife/Zoo Animal Biology and Systematics in the Institute of Ecology, Evolution and Diversity, Faculty of Biosciences at Goethe University Frankfurt is looking at the earliest possible date for a
Research Associate (m/f/d)
Doktoral Candidate
(E 13 TV-G‑U, 65% part-time)
limited for 3 years. The salary grade is based on the job characteristics of the collective agreement (TV-G‑U) applicable to Goethe University.
Among other things, our department investigates the use of pheromones for chemical communication in Neotropical frogs. The focus of the vacant position is on the molecular biological and genomic analysis of protein pheromones. The tasks include a combination of field work in the Neotropics, laboratory work (RNA sequencing, histology) and in particular bioinformatic, statistical and phylogenetic data analysis. The position is part of the DFG third-party funding project „Function and development of male nuptial pads in frogs: from the better-grip-theory to the transfer of sex pheromones”. The position serves the scientific qualification, especially in the context of a doctorate degree.
Your responsibilities will include :
- sampling of Neotropical frogs in the field
- independent performance of various molecular and genomic analyses
- bioinformatic, statistical and phylogenetic analyses of RNAseq data
- histological tissue analyses
- writing publications
Requirements:
- a completed scientific university degree (Master) in the field of biology (specialized in zoology, evolutionary ecology or related fields)
- good bioinformatic knowledge and/or phylogenetic skills
- willingness to carry out animal experiments
- very good written and spoken English language skills
- field experience (preferably in the Neotropics) and a good knowledge of the Spanish language are desirable
We offer you :
- a research-interested international team
- a versatile and interesting job in a dynamic work environment
- flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely
- a LandesTicket Hessen for free travel on public transport throughout Hessen
- regular further education opportunities
- compatibility of family and career
The Goethe University is committed to a policy of providing equal employment opportunities for both men and women alike, and therefore encourages particularly women to apply for the position/s offered. Individuals with severe disability will be priori-tized in case of equal aptitiude and ability.
Please send applications, including a cover letter, CV, certificates, and the contact information of two referees/references in electronic form (summarised in one PDF file with max. 8 MB) by 05.11.2024 via e‑mail schulte@bio.uni-frankfurt.de to Prof. Dr. Lisa M. Schulte. The Goethe University cannot reimburse any costs incurred in the application process.