Job Code: 06-2024
Job Offer from July 19, 2024The Department for Theoretical Biology at the Max-Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology in Plön is looking for a PostDoc (m/f/d) in Theoretical Biology, hired through a Human Frontiers in Science grant to work on Evolutionary Consequences of Stress-induced Mutagenesis. Our partner group for this grant is the lab of Prof. Martin Kupiec at Tel Aviv University, Israel.
Requirements for the position include a strong record of self-motivated research (supported by peer-reviewed publications) and a PhD in theoretical biology, applied mathematics, theoretical physics, or a related area. In addition, we ask for excellent analytical and computational skills and a strong interest in working at the interface between evolutionary biology/yeast genetics and mathematical biology.
The position is located in Germany and initially advertised for 3 years. The start date is negotiable; the salary will be according to expertise following the German TVöD. The willingness to collaborate with our partner group in Tel Aviv (including visits once the situation in Israel allows this again) is expected.
Highly motivated applicants of any nationality are encouraged to send
- a motivation letter including a statement of research interests
- a CV
- two reference addresses and
- up to three selected publications
in a single pdf file to traulsen@evolbio.mpg.de. Screening of applications will start on August 31st, 2024, please apply before that data to receive full consideration.
The Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology is located in Plön, a town in a beautiful lake area with all the amenities of a touristically active area. The Baltic Sea and the major university cities Kiel and Lübeck are each only 30 minutes away. Frequent train connections allow commuting from either city. We offer state-of-the-art facilities and an interdisciplinary and international environment driven by scientific curiosity and not by funding or administrative restrictions.
The institute comprises 180 employees from 30 nations and houses several independent groups with a broad approach to evolutionary biology. The working language at the institute is English.
The Max Planck Society wishes to increase the participation of women wherever they are underrepresented; therefore, applications from women are particularly welcome, also if their research interests or expertise do not fully match. Following its commitment to an equal opportunities employment policy, the Max Planck Society encourages persons with a disability to submit their applications.