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MAMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology

PhD position in ancient pathogen genomics(m/w/x)

Leipzig
from 3,100 / month
Full-timeOn-site
AI/ML

Developing new methods for ancient pathogen detection and optimizing ML algorithms for DNA identification. Master's degree in bioinformatics or related field required. 3-year doctoral funding contract, access to state-of-the-art scientific infrastructure.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in bioinformatics or related
  • Experience with machine learning or scientific software design advantageous
  • Strong interest in methodological development
  • Strong interest in ancient diseases using paleogenetic data
  • Previous experience in paleogenetics not mandatory
  • Proficient English skills
  • Strong motivation for teamworking in international context

Tasks

  • Develop new methods for ancient pathogen detection
  • Optimize machine-learning algorithms for pathogen DNA identification
  • Create hybridization capture systems to enrich pathogen samples
  • Apply tools to ancient human samples from the past 12,000 years
  • Uncover past diversity of infectious diseases
  • Reconstruct ancient pathogen genomes

Education

  • Currently in higher education

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Benefits

Additional Allowances

  • 3-year doctoral funding contract

Modern Equipment

  • Access to state-of-the-art scientific infrastructure

Informal Culture

  • Collaborative and dynamic research environment

Other Benefits

  • Integration within IMPRS-LSHO
  • Support

Family Support

  • Family-friendly working conditions
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