RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Head of Molecular Laboratory
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The position in accordance with Section 28 subsection 3 of the Hamburg higher education act (Hamburgisches Hochschulgesetz, HmbHG) commences on the earliest date possible. The Center of Natural History (CeNak) is currently being evaluated for acceptance to the Leibniz Association. If the evaluation is
positive, it may be possible to continue employment. As the new employer, the Leibniz Institute retains the right to determine whether employment will continue.
This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG). The term is fixed until 31.12.2020. The position calls for 39 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
Duties primarily include teaching and research. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications.
Specific Duties:
The head of the molecular laboratory will play a leading role in advancing molecular biodiversity and evolutionary research at highest scientific standards at the Center of Natural History (CeNak). Modern, state-of-the-art next generation sequencing methods (e.g., RAD-seq, target capture, genome sequencing) will be of particular importance. The laboratory centralises, runs and coordinates the molecular genetic equipment and software as well as its usage in scientific
projects at the CeNak. New methods are to be established and tailored to specific research questions. The head scientist of the molecular lab will work closely with the other scientific staff at the CeNak and will support them in all molecular genetic related projects. Support in the laboratory by a technical assistence is provided.
Independent research should be conducted in the fields of molecular phylogenetics, molecular biodiversity and/or evolutionary research. This includes attracting third-party funding as well as publishing in scientific journals and presenting at international conferences. A contribution in teaching Bachelor’s and Master’s courses is expected, the teaching duties include 2 hours per week.
Requirements:
A university degree in a relevant subject plus doctorate. Advanced experience in developing, employing and analyzing modern molecular genetic methods with special emphsis on next generation sequencing methods along with necessary computer skills (e.g., RAD-seq, target capture, genome sequencing). Research and experience in molecular phylogenetics, molecular biodiversity and/or evolutionary research. Independent scientific research and experience in teaching are required. The ability to work in teams, organizational efficiency and interest in testing and developing new methods are essential. Experience in leadership is desired.
The University aims to increase the number of women in research and teaching and explicitly encourages women to apply. Equally qualified female applicants will receive preference in accordance with the Hamburg act on gender equality (Hamburgisches Gleichstellungsgesetz, HmbGleiG).
Qualified disabled candidates or applicants with equivalent status receive preference in the application process.
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Bernhard Hausdorf (hausdorf@zoologie.uni-hamburg.de).
Applications should include a cover letter, a tabular curriculum vitae, and copies of degree certificate(s). Please send applications by 25 July 2019 to:
Universität Hamburg
Prof. Dr. Bernhard Hausdorf
Center f or Natural History – CeNak
Martin-Luther-King-Platz 3
20146 Hamburg
Germany
Please do not submit original documents as we are not able to return them. Any documents submitted will be destroyed after the application process has concluded.