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Institution Faculty of Biology - Evolutionary Biology Remuneration group TV-L E13 Full-time / Part-time Full-time (100%) Start date 01.10.2026 (initially limited to 3 years with possibility to extend)

About us:

The Wolf lab is located at and Max-Planck Institute of Biological Intelligence () and maintains close ties to a growing evolutionary genetics community representing the breadth of the field (). With the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre () and its local partners, we have access to state-of-the art computing facilities. Through our and our partnership with the , we are fortunate to attract exceptional talent, giving you the unique opportunity to work alongside passionate, enthusiastic students from around the world. Munich is Bavaria’s capital combining living traditions with a relaxed, high-quality lifestyle. If you enjoy the outdoors, the Alps and many lakes are just a short train or bike ride away.

We are recruiting a postdoctoral scientist to join our international research team in Munich. Whether you are completing your PhD or finishing a first postdoc, this fully funded, long-term position offers a great opportunity to make an impact in evolutionary genetic research and establish a career in science.

We are looking for you:

Postdoctoral Researcher in Evolutionary Genetics (m/f/x)

in Martinsried

Your tasks and responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly motivated, creative and skilled scientist with a strong background in evolutionary genetics and a passion for understanding the mechanisms that generate biological diversity. The successful candidate has expertise in evolutionary genetic theory and demonstrated proficiency in population genomic, comparative and large-scale -omics data analyses. They will develop and apply innovative computational approaches to existing data sets and will contribute to the design and development of future research directions. Beyond research, the candidate will take an active role in maintaining the lab’s computational infrastructure and contribute to teaching in BSc and MSc courses aligned with the lab’s expertise and research profile (~4 hours per week during the semester).

Your qualifications:

Applicants holding a PhD with a proven publication record in a relevant field are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

• Salary according to the (, 65%)
• Supportive and stimulating research environment with excellent lab facilities
• Supportive network of mentors and co-supervisors
• Conferences and lab exchanges
• Working conditions in the lab allow a good work-life balance. We offer flexible working hours and are generally a family-friendly lab
• In addition, you can benefit from the various .

Also possible in a part-time capacity.

People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.

Contact:

Applications including a statement of motivation, a CV and the contact details of at least two references should be sent as a single .pdf file to subject term ‘EvoGen postdoc’ until the 09.07.2026.

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