Job posting

Job posting
Type of position
scientific
administrative
Target group
graduates
post docs
other
Title
PhD position (Ref.# 07-16008) in
Zoology/Mammalogy
Institution
The Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung (SGN) is a
member of the Leibniz Association and is headquartered in
Frankfurt am Main, Germany. SGN conducts natural history
research with almost 800 employees and research institutions in
six federal states. SGN also supervises the Messel Pit Fossil
Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Department Senckenberg Naturhistorische Sammlungen
Dresden, Section Mammalogy invites applications for a
Position
PhD position (Ref.# 07-16008) in
Zoology/Mammalogy
within the project funded by the Leibniz Association: Identifying
genomic loci underlying mammalian phenotypic variability using
Forward Genomics with Semantic Phenotypes.
Responsibilities The successful applicant will be working in the Module 1
Phenotyping skeletal traits that focuses on systematically
exploring and mapping craniodentale characters of a series of
mammal species. The project aims at identifying the genomic
causes of phenotypic differences between mammal species. A
matrix of characters (presence and absence) has to be
established and the characters documented.
He/She will be working on the analysis of bite forces in
correlation to cranial shape and features, using Finite Element
Analysis.
Requirements
• Master degree (or equivalent) in Biology or a related subject
• Sound knowledge of mammalian morphology and interest in
comparative anatomy
• Knowledge of functional morphology and biomechanics
• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis or willingness to learn
• Good written and oral communication skills in English
• Strong ability to work independently, but also ability to work in
an interdisciplinary team and ability to work on publications
together
Application
procedure
(deadline etc.)
Salary and benefits are according to a public service position in
Germany (TVL E 13, 55%).The position will be for 3 years
preferably starting October 2016. The Senckenberg Research
Institute supports equal opportunity of men and women and
therefore strongly invites women to apply. Equally qualified
handicapped applicants will be given preference. The place of
employment will be Dresden, Germany. The employer is the
Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung.
Please submit your application before 30 July 2016 via e-mail
(please include the reference 07-16008) as a single PDF file to:
Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung
Senckenberganlage 25
60325 Frankfurt
E-Mail: [email protected]
Contact
For scientific enquiries please contact Dr. Clara Stefen
([email protected]) 0351-8435891.

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