The Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology in Plön is an internationally oriented institution whose research focuses on the principles, mechanisms and effects of evolutionary change. Around 200 employees from more than 30 nations currently work at our institute in the departments of Theoretical Biology and Microbial Population Biology, as well as in a number of independent research groups.

The research group "Biological Clocks" at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology is working at the intersection of evolutionary biology, ecology and biological time-keeping. We have a set of >1000 genomes of the intertidal midge Clunio marinus (Diptera: Chironomidae). Recently, we have expanded our focus to the evolution, ecology and conservation of other species of the genus Clunio , as well as other chironomids.

In the context of these emerging new projects, we are looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow (m/f/d) in Evolutionary Genomics, Comparative Genomics and/or Conservation Genomics.

We expect

• PhD degree in Biology, Data Science or related fields
• Strong background in genomics, including genome assembly, comparative genomics and population genomics
• Experience in handling large datasets, documentation and publication according to FAIR principles
• Strong skills in statistical analysis and data visualization
• Very good communication skills and organizational skills
• Participation in the supervision of students
• Experience in field work, insect trapping, insect rearing and aquarium keeping is a strong plus.

We offer

• A fully funded full-time position until 08/2027
• The opportunity to develop your own research line
• An interdisciplinary and interactive working group with many opportunities for collaboration and professional development
• An ambitious international working environment with excellent infrastructure
• Opportunities to participate in teaching, public outreach and field work.

Applications must include

• Cover letter describing your motivation and relevant experience
• Detailed CV, including copies of relevant certificates
• Contact details of three academic referees.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Tobias Kaiser ( kaiser@evolbio.mpg.de ),

Please send the above as a single PDF file to bewerbung@evolbio.mpg.de .

Review of applications will start on 27 ^th October 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Starting date is as soon as possible.

The Max Planck Society has set itself the goal of employing more severely disabled people. Applications from severely disabled people are expressly welcome. In addition, the Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. We welcome applications from any background.

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