The Department of Plant-Microbe Interactions at the Max Planck Institute for
Plant Breeding Research (MPIZ) is seeking a
Bioinformatics Scientist
to develop a research program on comparative fungal genomics using second
and third generation DNA sequencing tools complementing ongoing functional
fungal genomics studies within the Department. The successful applicant is
also encouraged to explore opportunities for joint bioinformatics projects
with other research groups in the Department and can participate in national
and international Graduate Partner Programs.
We seek a candidate with a PhD and an outstanding/internationally
competitive record of research accomplishments in bioinformatics,
statistical physics, computer science or fungal/plant biology. Experience in
genome assembly and/or annotation is advantageous but not a prerequisite.
Payment and benefits are according to the German TVöD. The position will be
for five years.
The Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research (MPIZ) in Cologne
(http://www.mpiz-koeln.mpg.de/) is one of the world’s premier sites
committed to basic research and training in plant science. The institute has
four science departments, three independent research groups and specialist
support, totalling ~ 400 staff including externally funded positions.
The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer.
Please send your detailed application by October 17, 2008 to
Ralph Panstruga/Paul Schulze-Lefert
Max Planck Institute
for Plant Breeding Research
Carl-von-Linné-Weg 10
50829 Cologne, Germany
or via e-mail to the Departmental Office to:
ciriacy from mpiz-koeln.mpg.de
Ute von Ciriacy-Wantrup
Office Prof. Dr. Paul Schulze-Lefert
Max-Planck-Institute for Plant Breeding Research
Department of Plant Microbe Interactions
Carl-von-Linne-Weg 10
50829 Köln
Tel.: 0221-5062-352
Fax: 0221-5062-353
http://www.mpiz-koeln.mpg.de/forschung/schulzeLefertGroup/index.html
