Postdoctoral Researcher in Genetic Diversity

University of Tübingen Faculty of Science

Faculty of Science, Institute of Evolution and Ecology

Application deadline: 30 April 2026

The Institute of Evolution and Ecology at the University of Tübingen invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in genetic diversity. The position is available as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will develop and test cross-species metrics of genetic diversity using both empirical and simulated genetic data. These metrics will be applied to a unique large-scale dataset on plant genetic diversity in grasslands and forests. The position is part of the collaborative project “BEGenDiv”, conducted with partners at the Universities of Freiburg and Marburg and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) in Halle, within the DFG-funded Biodiversity Exploratories. The postdoc project is jointly supervised by Oliver Bossdorf and Henri Thomassen.

We are looking for a highly motivated researcher with strong analytical skills and a keen interest in genetic biodiversity. Applicants should have a background in population genetics/genomics, molecular ecology, biodiversity informatics, or a related field. Experience with large-scale data analysis is essential. Additional experience in macrogenetics, population genetic simulations, or data synthesis is advantageous.

We offer a supportive and collaborative research environment within an internationally recognized research network. The University of Tübingen is one of Germany’s leading universities, and Tübingen is a beautiful university town with a high quality of life. The successful candidate will benefit from close links to the two newly funded Clusters of Excellence GreenRobust and TERRA (incl. the new TERRA Molecular Biodiversity Lab), with additional opportunities for exchange and collaboration in genetic diversity research.

The University of Tübingen is committed to equity and diversity and actively promotes equal opportunities. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference in the case of equal qualification. The university aims to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore particularly welcomes applications from women. The employment will be carried out by the central administration of the University of Tübingen.

Please submit your application, including a motivation letter, CV, and contact details of at least two referees, as a single PDF to eve-office@biologie.uni-tuebingen.de

For informal inquiries about the project or the position, please feel free to contact oliver.bossdorf@uni-tuebingen.de or henri.thomassen@uni-tuebingen.de

Application deadline: 30 April 2026