Postdoctoral Position in ‘Wheat Genomics and Evolution’

The group of Professor Simon Krattinger at KAUST is seeking a highly motivated, creative, and talented bioinformatician. The ‘Cereal Genetics and Genomics’ group combines technological innovations in genomics and molecular biology to address biological questions in the area of disease resistance, genome biology, and evolution of wheat. Our mission is to perform impactful curiosity-driven research as well as to translate basic science into better crops. 

Project
The project aims to expand our knowledge of wheat genome biology and evolution by generating and analyzing high-quality genome assemblies of neglected wheat species and wild wheat relatives, with a particular focus on gene flow into bread wheat. The project will also contribute to international efforts towards developing a wheat super-pangenome. 

Offer
We offer a highly international, dynamic, ambitious, and team-oriented scientific environment. The Krattinger lab is integrated in the KAUST Center for Desert Agriculture (https://cda.kaust.edu.sa/ ), which provides a framework for collaboration and exchange between different research groups. The position is fully funded for 2-3 years with a competitive salary and benefits. KAUST offers generous research funding and access to core laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment for genomics and high-performance computing. For more information about living and working at KAUST, please refer to the University website: https://www.kaust.edu.sa/en/live

Contact
For questions relating to the position, kindly contact Prof. Simon Krattinger, [email protected] . Please send your application as single PDF-file by e-mail. Applications should include: full CV and publication list, a statement of research interests not exceeding one page, and three academic references. The position is available immediately. Please send your applications until November 15th 2023.

About KAUST
KAUST is an international graduate-level, merit-based research university dedicated to advancing scientific and technological education and research, acting as a catalyst for innovation, economic development and social prosperity in the region and the world. Our research strives to enhance the welfare of society with a special focus on four areas of global significance, food, water, energy and the environment. Based near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, KAUST has attracted top-notch faculty and staff from all over the world, with more than 80 nations represented on campus.