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Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Ancient Metagenomics and Microbiome Sciences(m/w/x)

Leipzig
Full-time, Part-timeOn-siteManagement
AI/ML
Data Science

Description

In this postdoctoral role, you will dive into ancient metagenomics to explore the evolution of oral microbiota. Your work will involve analyzing extensive datasets, publishing findings, and collaborating with a dynamic research team.

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Requirements

  • •PhD in biological sciences, bioinformatics, microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or closely related discipline
  • •Computational experience with analyzing microbial metagenomic datasets
  • •Experience with metagenomic taxonomic profiling, phylogenetic analysis, metagenomic assembly, and pangenome analysis
  • •Experience with pipeline utilization, such as implementing snakemake and nextflow pipelines
  • •Computational proficiency with genetic data
  • •Ability to script in R and/or Python
  • •High level of curiosity, self-motivation, enthusiasm, and attention to detail
  • •Cooperative personality actively seeking to contribute to interdisciplinary and inclusive community
  • •Very good written and spoken English communication skills

Education

Doctoral / PhD

Work Experience

approx. 1 - 4 years

Tasks

  • •Analyze large-scale metagenomic datasets
  • •Investigate the evolution of ancient oral microbiota
  • •Explore phylogenetic and functional diversity in oral microbial clades
  • •Test questions related to microbiome evolution and ecological change
  • •Work independently and as part of a research team
  • •Generate figures for publications
  • •Write scientific manuscripts for publication
  • •Present research results at meetings and conferences
  • •Collaborate with experimental and computational researchers
  • •Assist in training and supervising doctoral candidates and MSc students
  • •Foster a friendly and collaborative team environment

Tools & Technologies

RPythonsnakemakenextflow

Languages

English – Business Fluent

Benefits

Learning & Development

  • •Structured training program
  • •Soft skills courses
  • •Individualized career development programs

Mentorship & Coaching

  • •Comprehensive mentoring programs

Family Support

  • •Support for onboarding and family life

Team Events

  • •Events on diversity and collaboration
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