# **Job announcement Ref. #01-25004**
## **PhD Position in Comparative Genomics (m/f/d)**
### **(full time / part-time options available)**
The Hiller Lab at the Senckenberg Research Institute in Frankfurt, Germany has an opening for a PhD student to investigate the genomic basis of phenotypic differences in mammals.
**The Project**
The project aims at linking lifespan differences to genomic differences. The PhD student will capitalize on a number of high-quality genomes and a repertoire of comparative methods to trace genomic differences in genes and regulatory elements. The PhD student will work closely with other members of our lab and researchers from collaborating institutes.
**Your profile**
- Master degree in genomics, bioinformatics, molecular biology, or a related area
- Programming skills in a Linux environment, experience with shell scripts and Unix tools
- Experience in comparative genomics is an advantage
**Our lab**
The mission of our lab is to understand how nature's fascinating phenotypic diversity has evolved and how it is encoded in the genome. Work in the lab includes sequencing and assembly of reference-quality genomes, genome alignment and gene annotation, development and application of comparative genomic methods to discover differences in genes and gene expression, and the use of statistical approaches to link phenotypic to genomic changes.
Our lab is part of the Senckenberg Research Society ([https://www.senckenberg.de/en/](https://www.senckenberg.de/en/)), and is based near the city center of Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Senckenberg provides access to cutting-edge computational (large HPC clusters, genome browser) and lab infrastructure to sequence and analyze genomes. English is the working language in our lab.
**We offer**
- Flexible working hours - opportunities for mobile working - leave of absence due to family reasons (certified by “auditberufundfamilie”) - parent-child office - annual special payment - company pension scheme - Senckenberg badge for free entry in museums in Frankfurt. - leave of 30 days/year
- Frankfurt is a vibrant and highly international city at the heart of Europe that combines a skyscraper skyline with ample parks and green areas. The Economist 2022 index ranked Frankfurt among the top 10 most livable cities worldwide.
**Place of employment: Frankfurt am Main, Germany**
**Working hours: Full-time (40 hours/week) / part-time options are available**
**Type of contract: 3 year contract**
**Start date: early 2025**
**Salary and benefits: according to the collective agreement of the State of Hesse (TV-H), pay grade E13 75%**
Senckenberg is committed to diversity. We benefit from the different expertise, perspectives and personalities of our staff and welcome every application from qualified candidates, irrespective of age, gender, ethnic or cultural origin, religion and ideology, sexual orientation and identity or disability. Women are particularly encouraged to apply, as they are underrepresented in the field of this position; in the case of equal qualifications and suitability they will be given preference. Applicants with disabilities (“Schwerbehinderung”) will be given preferential consideration in case of equal suitability. Senckenberg actively supports the compatibility of work and family and places great emphasis on an equal and inclusive work culture.
The Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung (SGN) was founded in 1817 and is one of the most important research institutions in the field of biodiversity. At its twelve locations throughout Germany, scientists from more than 40 nations conduct cutting-edge research on an international scale. The Society's headquarter is in the Main metropolis of Frankfurt in the heart of Germany. This is also where one of the best-known Senckenberg facilities, the Senckenberg Natural History Museum, is located.
**How to apply**
**Please send us your application documents, as a single pdf, containing**
- a CV with a publication list and contact information for at least two references
- a summary of previous research experience (max 1 page)
- and copies of certificates, transcripts and grades
**in electronic form by February 9th, 2024 to [recruiting@senckenberg.de](https://mailto:recruiting@senckenberg.de) quoting the reference number #01-25004,** or apply through the [online application form](https://www.senckenberg.de/en/career/apply-online/) on our homepage.
Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung
Senckenberganlage 25
60325 Frankfurt a.M.
E-Mail: [recruiting@senckenberg.de](https://mailto:recruiting@senckenberg.de)
For more information about the lab and the project, please contact Prof. Dr. Michael Hiller ([michael.hiller@senckenberg.de](https://mailto:michael.hiller@senckenberg.de)) or visit the lab webpage [https://tbg.senckenberg.de/hillerlab/](https://tbg.senckenberg.de/hillerlab/). An overview of our publications is available here: [https://tbg.senckenberg.de/hillerlab/publications/](https://tbg.senckenberg.de/hillerlab/publications/).
For more information about the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung, please visit [http://www.senckenberg.de](http://www.senckenberg.de).