[Nhcoll-l] Job: Head of Molecular Laboratory of the Center of Natural History, Hamburg, Germany

[Bernhard Hausdorf]

The Center for Natural History - CeNak -, Universität Hamburg invites 
applications for a

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Head of Molecular Laboratory
- SALARY LEVEL 13/14 TV-L -

The position in accordance with Section 28 subsection 3 of the Hamburg 
higher education act
(Hamburgisches Hochschulgesetz, HmbHG) commences on the earliest date 
possible.
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 con-
tract 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 independ-
ent 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 ques-
tions. 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 labor-
atory 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 ac-
cordance with the Hamburg act on gender equality (Hamburgisches 
Gleichstellungsgesetz,
HmbGleiG).

Qualified disabled candidates or applicants with equivalent status 
receive preference in the ap-
plication process.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Bernhard Hausdorf 
(Hausdorf at zoologie.uni-
hamburg.de).

Applications should include a cover letter, a tabular curriculum vitae, 
and copies of degree cer-
tificate(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 sub-
mitted will be destroyed after the application process has concluded.


-- 

Prof. Dr. Bernhard Hausdorf
Zoological Museum - Malacology /
//Center of Natural History////(CeNak)//
/Universität Hamburg
Martin-Luther-King-Platz 3
20146 Hamburg - Germany
P +49 40 42 838 2284
Email: hausdorf at zoologie.uni-hamburg.de 
<mailto:hausdorf at zoologie.uni-hamburg.de>

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