Job announcement
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University of Münster, Faculty of Biology
application deadline: 31.10.2009
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The Faculty of Biology at the University of Münster (Germany) invites applications for a Junior Professorship (W1 salary scale; equivalent to a non-tenure track assistant professorship or lecturer) in Evolutionary Functional Genomics. The position will start 1st January 2010 or later. Appropriate laboratory space and access to a technology platform for state-of-the-art genomics techniques (Integrated Functional Genomics (IFG)) is provided.
The successful candidate will lead an independent junior group with a strong research program in a cross-disciplinary field combining evolution and physiology. He/she will study adaptations to biotic and/or abiotic stressors on micro- or macro-evolutionary scales, making use of modern functional genomics techniques. Molecular techniques may include large-scale study of natural genetic variation (such as re-sequencing, SNP analysis etc.) and dynamic aspects of gene activity (transcriptomics, DNA methylation profiling etc.) to address the genetic basis and physiological consequences of evolutionary change. The position includes teaching (in English or German) at the undergraduate (Bachelor) and graduate (Master) level in the candidate's field of expertise.
The position is initially for three years with a possible renewal for another three years. The position comes with substantial funding (positions for a postdoc and a technician, start-up and base funding). The successful candidate is expected to participate in ongoing collaborative research efforts of the Faculty of Biology and encouraged to acquire additional extramural funding. Applicants must have a PhD or doctorate in a biological or related discipline. Postdoctoral experience and a strong publication record are expected.
The University of Münster seeks to increase the proportion of female staff members in the faculty and therefore encourages interested female candidates to apply. Handicapped candidates with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.
For further information, please contact Prof. Joachim Kurtz (Email: joachim.kurtz@uni-muenster.de ; phone: +49 251 83 24 661). To apply for this position, please send a Curriculum Vitae in English, including a publication list, a summary of scientific achievements, teaching experience, acquired funding and a description of research plans, to arrive by 31st October 2009. This should be sent as both a pdf and a hard copy to:
Dekan des Fachbereichs Biologie
Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität
Schlossplatz 4, D-48149 Münster, Germany
Email: dekanat.bio@uni-muenster.de
