M. Sc. in Biology, Landscape Ecology, or a related field Experience with molecular lab work Command-line experiences (favorable using Linux OS) Desirable: experiences in sequence bioinformatics and working with NGS data Basic skills in GIS (ArcGIS Pro or QGIS) Sound skills in statistical data analysis (R) Excellent command of English (oral and written) Driving license

Doctoral candidate in Landscape Genetics (f/m/d) Within the DFG-funded project “MEGAFORP – Mechanisms of gene flow among spatially isolated forest herb populations in European agricultural landscapes”, we want to study how the landscape structure determines the gene flow among small forest fragments that are imbedded within a matrix of agricultural land. We will use population genetic and landscape ecological methods to investigate whether gene flow occurs primarily via bumblebee-mediated pollen dispersal or via animal-mediated seed dispersal. Together with partners from France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, and Poland, we will be able to include various agricultural landscapes and different gradients of landscape structure. Genome-wide single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) from both the nuclear and chloroplast genome will allow us to quantify both contemporary and past gene flow. Conducting field work in two regions (NE Germany and NW Germany) Coordination of field work with European partners Molecular lab work (DNA extraction, DNA quality check) Bioinformatic processing and analysis of next-generation sequencing data GIS-based landscape analysis Statistical modelling of the relationship between genetic measures and landscape metrics Preparation of manuscripts for publication