PhD student or a postdoc Position in population genomics

Position in population genomics

We have an opening for a PhD student or a postdoc in the Department
of Evolutionary Genetics at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary
Anthropology in Leipzig. The researcher will work on a collaborative
project focusing on the analysis of genome-wide diversity data to assess
the patterns of local adaptation in populations of humans and other
primates. The project will take advantage of several new genome-wide
datasets from primate populations and species.

We are seeking a creative and highly motivated individual with prime
interest in population genomics. Candidates should have a background in
evolutionary genetics, population genetics, genomics, bioinformatics,
computational biology, statistics, or related disciplines. The ideal
candidate will have experience in at least one of the areas above,
and a strong interest in the others. Previous work in population
genetics/genomics (theoretical or analytical), experience with large-scale
databases, and strong programming skills are a plus but not required.

The Department of Evolutionary Genetics in the Max Planck Institute
for Evolutionary Anthropology is a lively, stimulating, and highly
collaborative place at the front of primate evolutionary genomics. The
Institute is very international and English speaking. It is located in
Leipzig, a nice and affordable city of 500,000 habitants that is the
capital and major cultural center of German Saxony (two hours away from
Berlin and three from Prague).

To apply send, in PDF format, a cover letter, your CV, and
the contact information of at least 2 potential referees to
Aida Andr�s at aida_andres@eva.mpg.de or to Sergi Castellano
sergi_castellano@eva.mpg.de. Informal inquiries can be sent to the
same addresses.

For further information visit the webpages of our groups:

http://www.eva.mpg.de/genetics/genetic-diversity-and-selection/overview.html

http://www.eva.mpg.de/genetics/selenium-and-genome-annotation/overview.html

aida

Aida Andr�s, PhD
Group Leader, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology

Deutscher Platz 6
04103 Leipzig, Germany
Phone: +49 341 3550 507
Fax: +49 341 3550 555
aida.andres@eva.mpg.de
http://www.eva.mpg.de/genetics/genetic-diversity-and-selection/overview.html

Aida Andres