PhD Position in Geogenomic Archaeology of cave communities (f/m/d)

The Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung (SGN) was founded in 1817 and is one of the most important research institutions around biological diversity. At its eleven sites throughout Germany, scientists from over 40 nations conduct cutting-edge research on an international scale. At the site in Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg, the Senckenberg Centre for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment (SHEP) is located in a lively university town with historical flair and numerous local recreational opportunities.

The Senckenberg Centre for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment (SHEP) in Tübingen is seeking to fill a

PhD Position in Geogenomic Archaeology of cave communities

(part-time, 65%)

The position will start possibly from March 2024 and will be primarily supervised by Prof. Cosimo Posth. The project is nested within the Leibniz Science Campus “Geogenomic Archaeology Campus Tübingen” (GACT). GACT brings together experts from the fields of archaeology, genetics, geosciences, ecology, and microbiology to examine the evolutionary relationship between humans and ecosystem biodiversity through the multidisciplinary analysis of sedimentary cave archives containing ancient DNA.

Your tasks

• Planning and implementation of palaeogenetic research projects in connection with the research programme of GACT
• Working on interdisciplinary projects focusing on the changes in cave communities and demography through time
• Developing new panels for targeted enrichemnt of cave spieces
• Supporting the generation of new genomic data from sediment samples
• Bioinformatic analysis and writing of scientific publications
• Participation in internal and international meetings, conferences and workshops

Your profile

• Diploma or Master’s degree in archaeological sciences, genetics, biology, bioinformatics or a related field
• knowledge in molecular biology and a genuine interest in the human past
• previous experience in the analysis of next generation sequencing data is recommended.
• good communication skills, in order to work in a highly collaborative and international environment
• very good command of written and spoken English. Knowledge of German is appreciated, but is not a requirement

We offer

• a varied and interesting job in a globally recognized research institution
• collaboration in an interdisciplinary and cross-institutional working network in Tübingen
• flexible working hours - possibility of mobile working - support with childcare or caring for family members (certified by the "audit berufundfamilie") – Senckenberg badge in combination with free admission to numerous municipal museums - a collectively agreed annual special payment - collectively agreed vacation entitlement - company pension plan

Place of employment: Tübingen (Baden-Württemberg), type of contract: limited to 3 years, salary: according to the public collective agreement TV-L E13

Senckenberg is committed to diversity. We benefit from the different expertise, perspectives and personalities of our staff and welcome every application from qualified candidates, irrespective of age, gender, ethnic or cultural origin, religion and ideology, sexual orientation and identity or disability. Women are particularly encouraged to apply, as they are underrepresented in the field of this position; in the case of equal qualifications and suitability they will be given preference. Applicants with a severe disability will be given special consideration in case of equal suitability. Senckenberg actively supports the compatibility of work and family and places great emphasis on an equal and inclusive work culture.

You would like to be part of our team?

Please submit your complete and meaningful application (letter of motivation, detailed CV, academic certification incl. transcripts and the contact details of two potential academic referees) in electronic form (as one coherent PDF file) by 15th January 2024 (deadline) to recruiting(at)senckenberg.de quoting our reference number #10-23004.

You can also apply through our online application form on our website: Apply Online | Senckenberg Society for Nature Research

Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung

Senckenberganlage 25

60325 Frankfurt a.M.

E-Mail: recruiting(at)senckenberg.de

For scientific inquiries regarding the position please contact GACT Scientific Coordinator Gerlinde Bigga by e-mail: [email protected] .

For more information about the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung please go to www.senckenberg.de .