Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology
PhD position in field-based human ecology and behavior(m/w/x)
Full-timeInternshipOn-site
Leipzig
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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
Nejo AI Summary
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
- English – Business 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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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
Nejo AI Summary
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
- English – Business 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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The company is a unique PhD program combining different disciplines to study the evolutionary history and origins of humans and other primates.
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