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PhD position — Genomic and phylo­ge­netic analysis of protein-phero­mones in Neotro­pical frogs

The Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main is one of the largest univer­sities in Germany with around 44,000 students and with about 5,700 employees. Founded in 1914 by Frankfurt citizens and since 2008 once again proud of its foundation status Goethe University possesses a high degree of autonomy, modernity and profes­sional diversity. As a compre­hensive university, the Goethe University offers a total of 16 depart­ments on five campuses and 154 degree programs along with an outstanding research reputation. Furthermore the Goethe University is part of the Group of Rhine-Main-Univer­sities (RMU).

The research grout Wildlife/Zoo Animal Biology and Syste­matics in the Institute of Ecology, Evolution and Diversity, Faculty of Biosci­ences at Goethe University Frankfurt is looking at the earliest possible date for a

 Research Associate (m/f/d)

Doktoral Candidate

(E 13 TV-G‑U, 65% part-time)

limited for 3 years. The salary grade is based on the job charac­te­ristics of the collective agreement (TV-G‑U) appli­cable to Goethe University.

Among other things, our department inves­ti­gates the use of phero­mones for chemical commu­ni­cation in Neotro­pical frogs. The focus of the vacant position is on the molecular biolo­gical and genomic analysis of protein phero­mones. The tasks include a combi­nation of field work in the Neotropics, laboratory work (RNA sequencing, histology) and in parti­cular bioin­for­matic, statis­tical and phylo­ge­netic data analysis. The position is part of the DFG third-party funding project „Function and develo­pment of male nuptial pads in frogs: from the better-grip-theory to the transfer of sex phero­mones”. The position serves the scien­tific quali­fi­cation, especially in the context of a doctorate degree.

Your respon­si­bi­lities will include :

  • sampling of Neotro­pical frogs in the field
  • independent perfor­mance of various molecular and genomic analyses
  • bioin­for­matic, statis­tical and phylo­ge­netic analyses of RNAseq data
  • histo­lo­gical tissue analyses
  • writing publi­ca­tions

Requi­re­ments:

  • a completed scien­tific university degree (Master) in the field of biology (specia­lized in zoology, evolu­tionary ecology or related fields)
  • good bioin­for­matic knowledge and/or phylo­ge­netic skills
  • willingness to carry out animal experi­ments
  • very good written and spoken English language skills
  • field experience (preferably in the Neotropics) and a good knowledge of the Spanish language are desirable

We offer you :

  • a research-interested inter­na­tional team
  • a versatile and interesting job in a dynamic work environment
  • flexible working hours and the oppor­tunity to work remotely
  • a Landes­Ticket Hessen for free travel on public transport throughout Hessen
  • regular further education oppor­tu­nities
  • compa­ti­bility of family and career

The Goethe University is committed to a policy of providing equal employment oppor­tu­nities for both men and women alike, and therefore encou­rages parti­cu­larly women to apply for the position/s offered. Indivi­duals with severe disability will be priori-tized in case of equal aptitiude and ability.

Please send appli­ca­tions, including a cover letter, CV, certi­fi­cates, and the contact infor­mation of two referees/references in electronic form (summa­rised in one PDF file with max. 8 MB) by 05.11.2024 via e‑mail schulte@bio.uni-frankfurt.de to Prof. Dr. Lisa M. Schulte. The Goethe University cannot reimburse any costs incurred in the appli­cation process.