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Postdoctoral Research Position in Evolutionary Genomics at the Pinhasi Lab 

50 Faculty of Life Sciences  

Job vacancy starting: 02/01/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY) | Working hours:  40,00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) 

Limited contract until: 01/31/2028

Job ID: 3442

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Position Overview:

You will join a dynamic research team at Pinhasi Lab, Department of Evolutionary Anthropology, focused on paleogenomics of humans, mammals, and pathogens. While expertise in ancient DNA is not required, a robust background in computational approaches to human paleogenomic data is essential. The successful candidate will ideally be an evolutionary geneticist with a strong focus on understanding the processes shaping genetic variation and adaptations.

The postdoc will integrate theoretical and computational methods to study evolutionary mechanisms, in relation to past human migrations, cultural and technological shifts, and admixture history. The specific projects can be discussed; the team has already produced genomic datasets suitable for such analyses.

This position is limited to 31.01.2028.

Your future tasks:

• Develop and implement computational models to analyze genomic data.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and conduct paleogenetic studies.
• Prepare research findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to grant applications, including the potential to apply for an FWF Esprit grant for further research funding.
• You supervise the research conducted by master's and doctoral students.
• You contribute to the Department's teaching activities.

Required skills:

• Doctoral degree /PhD in paleogenomics or a related field.
• A track record in the analysis of human genomic data. Bioinformatic Analysis of Large Genomic Datasets for the Study of Genomic diversity and evolutionary dynamics.
• Published papers in human genomic data.
• Experience in designing and participating in research projects, ability to lead research groups.
• A track record in obtaining third-party funding both in international and national calls is not required, but it is an advantage.
• Additional expertise and interest in the study of evolutionary genetics, admixture, and selection focusing on animal paleogenomics, pathogen ancient DNA, and metagenomics (Next Generation Sequencing) is appreciated. 
• Capacity to work on a range of datasets (e.g., non-human animals, sedaDNA, etc).
• Willingness to collaborate with interdisciplinary colleagues on diverse projects.
• A strong ability for teamwork.
• Good command of written and spoken English. 

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,752,30 (14 times a year) increases if we can credit professional experience. 

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae.
• Short motivation letter, which summarizes your research interests/plans and demonstrates your motivation for this position. (max. 1 p.)
• Contact details of two persons who could provide reference letters.
• Via our job portal / Apply now -  button.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Ron Pinhasi  

ron.pinhasi@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team! 
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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​Application deadline: 01/13/2025