Biodiversity Informatics Postdoctoral Associate—German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig
------ iDiv is participating in an international partnership aimed towards increasing the mobilization and interoperability of biodiversity data that are critical to basic and applied problems in biodiversity sciences (e.g., together with GBIF, GEO BON and several other groups). As part of this initiative, we are searching for a postdoctoral associate to participate in the development of novel tools and approaches for data and text mining, database development and interoperability, and software and web applications. Novel approaches to biodiversity informatics pipelines and analyses will also be helpful, and considerable opportunity for collaboration on the development and implementation of analyses will be available. The position will be supervised by Jonathan Chase (iDiv/MLU), but will also work closely with Alexander Hinneburg (MLU-Halle), Birgitta König- Ries (FSU-Jena), and members of the Biodiversity Informatics Unit (BDU) of iDiv. In addition, the position will interface closely with others both inside and outside of the iDiv consortium (especially GBIF, GEO BON). Finally, the incumbent will be expected to play a role integrating the Biodiversity Synthesis group specifically, and iDiv more generally, to Computer Sciences within the iDiv consortium (e.g., MLU, FSU). This will include co-teaching one or more courses in Computer Sciences at MLU with a focus on computational approaches in biodiversity sciences, and supervising students. Candidates should have a PhD in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or related discipline. Biodiversity scientists with exceptionally strong computational skills in topics related to this position (e.g., text/data mining, database and software development, etc) are also encouraged to apply. The position will be coordinated through Martin Luther University (Halle-Wittenberg), but a majority of working time will be spent at the iDiv center in Leipzig. Compensation is per the German 13 TV-L pay grade. The working language at iDiv is English, and knowledge of the German language is not necessary, though certainly helpful (assistance is available for moving, setting up bank accounts, etc). However, German lessons are available at the center for non-German speakers. For any questions, or to indicate an interest in applying, please contact Jon Chase ([email protected]). Official applications should be sent until 29th September 2017 to [email protected] and addressed to Prof. Jonathan Chase, Professor of Biodiversity Synthesis, iDiv with reference file number 4-8308/17-D. Applications should be in single pdf file consisting of (1) a 2-3 page motivation letter including background experiences, interest in this position, and ideas for moving the field forward; (2) a CV; (3) the names and contact information of 2-3 individuals who could serve as a reference. The successful candidate will also be required to provide original certificates before official employment can commence. The official job ad can be seen here: http://www.verwaltung.uni-halle.de/dezern3/Ausschr/17_1146.pdf
