The Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (IZW) in Berlin is Germany’s premier wildlife research institute, one of seven research institutes in the Forschungsverbund Berlin e. V., an institute of the Leibniz Association and jointly funded by the German federal and state governments. The IZW focuses on the life histories and mechanisms of evolutionary adaptations of mammals and birds, their limits and their conservation in natural and anthropogenically influenced environments. The institute operates within the fields of evolutionary ecology, ecological dynamics, evolutionary genetics, wildlife diseases, reproduction biology and reproduction management.
IZW is one of six member institutes of the Berlin Center for Genomics in Biodiversity Research (www.begendiv.de). Other member institutes are the Leibniz-Institute for Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries, the Museum für Naturkunde, Leibniz-Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity), the Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum (Bo), the Freie Universität Berlin, and the University of Potsdam.
In it’s Department of Evolutionary Genetics, the IZW is seeking (beginning on May 1st, 2024) to appoint a
Bioinformatics student assistant position
We are looking for a highly motivated student keen to assist with Bioinformatics analysis of next-generation sequencing data and to assist at internal data and computational or-ganisation at the Berlin Center for Genomics in Biodiversity Research (BeGenDiv).
The successful applicant will work within a multi-disciplinary research team and be based at BeGenDiv, in Berlin-Dahlem.
Requirements
- Registration at a German university at a faculty of biology or similar (degrees of “Staatsexamen”, Bachelor or Master).
- Very good programming skills in Python and R.
- Good command of English, written and spoken.
- Some experience with NGS data analysis.
- Interest in Genomics applied to Biodiversity studies.
- Good organizational skills, high motivation and ability to work independently.
The position will start earliest in May 1st, 2024 and will last for at least 12 months. Working hours comprise 10 hours per week, with salary of 13 euros per hour. An increase in the amount of hours (up to 19 hours per week) can be negotiated to support a genomic project of sea turtles.
The place of employment is the Berlin Center for Genomics in Biodiversity Research (BeGenDiv), Königin-Luise-Straße 6-8 in 14195 Berlin (Germany).
As a member of the Leibniz Association, the IZW is an equal opportunity employer, determined to increase the proportion of women in successful scientific careers and particularly encourages women to apply. We welcome applications regardless of gender, origin, sexual orientation and religion. Disabled persons will be given preferential consideration in case of equal suitability. We promote diversity, so please convince us with your quality and competence. The Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research is "Total-E-Quality" certified, promotes equality and actively supports a work-life balance.
Enquiries or questions should be directed to Dr. Camila Mazzoni (+49 30 83859961 or mazzoni@izw-berlin.de).
Please upload complete application documents including a letter of motivation, CV, proof of university enrolment, copies of relevant degrees and names and contact details of one referee as soon as possible, but no later than March 17th, 2024 via the IZW’s (www.izw-berlin.de) online job-application facility (button “Apply online”). Interviews will take place online or in person between March 20th and 23rd, 2024.
We are looking forward to your application!
