Open Positions (Master, PhD and Postdoc) in Molecular Evolution and Evolutionary Bioinformatics
Current openings: As of April 2012 we have openings for: Postdoc (TVL13/14) in theortical proteins evolution, background in physics, commencing summer 201. Initial contract is for 1 year with option for extension by another 2 + 3 years. Scientific programmer (TVL12) to work on projects in host-parasite co-evolution with experience in web-servers, databases and programming for bioinformatics using PERL or PYTHON, MSC or Diploma from a University or College (Fachhochschule) with th option to obtain a further degree. Commencing Summer/autumn 2012.Iniitial contract is for one year with option to extend by another 2 years, tenure may be possible depending on financing and qualifications. PhD student in protein evolution (TVL13, 3/4) with background (MSc) in bioinformatics, ideally in structural biology, to work on modular protein evolution algorithms. Commencing Summer 2012.Contract is 1 yr with option for another 2 years (funding is secured).
General particulars for POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATES ("Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter") in the Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity, University of Muenster, Germany.
Candidates are encouraged to develop their own research agenda by supervising students and applying for their own funds but this is not a must.
PhD STUDENTS ("Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter") at the IEB, Institute of Evolution and Biodiversity, University of Muenster,Germany. Essential qualifications are:
Interested candidates should send applications to Prof. Bornberg-Bauer ebb[at]uni-muenster.de as pdf attachment (max. 2 pages) detailing: education, scientific career, list of publications, names of prospective referees and a short statement of research interest. Prof. Dr. Erich Bornberg-Bauer AG Evolutionary Bioinformatics, Institut for Evolution and Biodiversity, FB Biologie, Westfälische Wilhelms Universität Münster Hüfferstrasse 1, D-48149 Münster, Germany www.uni-muenster.de/Evolution.ebb Best qualified candidates will be endorsed for fellowship applications to which we currently have a 100% (4 out of 4) success rate. Postdoctoral and PhD positions are usually paid according to the TVL scheme. Teaching and administrative duties are generally low, with amount and balance depending on the particular project as well as background, qualifications and experience of candidates.
Muenster hosts many excellent scientific institutions such as a newly founded Max-Planck Institute for biomedical research, a Centre for Nanotechnology or a great number of specialised research areas ("SFBs"). Muenster is a dynamic city with a world-famous heritage centre and in the middle of the beautiful ''Muensterland''. It is very lively, last not least because of the high number of students and the rich choice of social, cultural and sporting facilities (see www.muenster.de ) Women are strongly encouraged to apply.Equal opportunity regulations apply. MASTER THESES at the IEB, Institute of Evolution and Biodiversity, University of Muenster,Germany. Students are invited to apply for the following projects:
Candidates should have done their courses ad part of the MSc in Münster or elsewhere.Interested candidates should send an email to Prof. Bornberg-Bauer (see above for details) detailing: education, relevant skills or experience and names of prospective referees. Projects will be carried out in close collaboration with experimental groups at the IEB, the faculty and beyond.Essential qualifications are:
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