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Research scientist - FISH EVOLUTION, POPULATION GENETICS & GENOMICS in the newly founded research unit Evolutionary Ecology of Marine Fishes at the Leibniz Institute of Marine Sciences (IFM-GEOMAR) Kiel, one of the leading marine research institutes. Its major goal is fundamental research in all areas of marine sciences (www.ifm-geomar.de)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic candidate who is expected to develop his/her own research line including the acquisition of third-party funding. The holder of the position should perform fish population genetic and evolutionary research preferably in one of the following fields:

- host-pathogen coevolution

- evolutionary adaptation to climate change

- adaptive radiations, hybridization and speciation

- ecological & evolutionary genomics

Scientist with a freshwater background are also encouraged to apply, provided they commit to entering the marine world. In addition, we expect contributions to teaching (in particular practicals) and to the daily business of the research unit.

Qualification

We request a doctorate in Biology, Evolution, Ecology, Biological Oceanography or a related subject. Research experience is best documented by publications in international scientific journals.

This is full-time position is available for an initial period of 3 years and can be extended up to a total time 6 yrs. The salary (class 13 TV-L of the German tariffs for public employees) depends on qualification and previous work experience, ranging from approximately 46 - 60,000 Euro.

Working language in the group is English. The Leibniz-Institute of Marine Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and encourages female scientists and scientists with disabilities to apply.

Please send your applications for this post not later than 15 October

2008 either by e-mail to Prof. Thorsten Reusch (treusch@ifm-geomar.de, see also http://www.ifm-geomar.de/index.php?id=4295&L=1). Please include a short research perspective and give names and address of three references.