The Quantitative Genetics research group is interested in developing statistical toolbox to dissect the genetic architecture of complex traits in the era of big data and artificial intelligence. With large population size and dense genomic data such as whole-genome sequencing, new models and algorithms are needed to remove the bottleneck of computational load for large-scale genome-wide association studies. In the frame of a third party funded research project, we are looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist:

Your tasks:

• Developing new algorithms for genome-wide association studies with improved efficiency and statistical power
• Establishing software packages implementing the developed algorithms
• Applying the algorithms to analyze large-scale data in wheat and other crops

Your qualifications and skills:

• You have a PhD in quantitative genetics, biostatistics or related fields.
• You have good knowledge in matrix algebra, linear mixed models and machine learning.
• You have experience in programming and developing statistical algorithms for genetics research.
• You have experience in analyzing large-scale phenotypic and genomic data.

You fit to us:

• if you are self-motivated and highly dedicated.
• if you have good writing and oral communication skills.
• if you can work both independently and as part of a team.

We offer you:

• an interesting research project
• a friendly and productive working environment
• a full-time position with 40 hours per week starting on 01.03.2027, limited until 29.02.2028 according to § 2 WissZeitVG
• a gross salary up to 100% E13 TV-L

If you need further information feel free to contact Dr. Yong Jiang, Tel.: +49 (0) 39482 5-843.

What you need to know:

For us, your qualifications and strengths count. Therefore, everyone – independent from gender, origin, age, or possible disability – is welcome. The IPK is striving to increase the proportion of women in sectors where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages qualified women to apply. As an institution which has been awarded the Certificate for Career and Family (“berufundfamilie”), we offer family-friendly working conditions and flexible working hours. The IPK has set a goal to employ more people with disabilities. Qualified applicants with a disability will be given preference.

Your application:

We are looking forward to receive your online-application (letter of motivation, CV, certificates) as one single pdf document (http://www.ipk-gatersleben.de/en/job-offers/) until 20.05.2026. If you have questions or require more information, please do contact Kerstin Schweigert (jobs[at]ipk-gatersleben.de). 

Please indicate the reference number 22/04/26 in your correspondence. Please note that incomplete application documents cannot be considered. Foreign qualifications must carry out an equivalence test in Germany, which is subject to a fee. This must be presented in the event of later hiring: https://zab.kmk.org/en/statement-comparability