PostDoc in population genomics of wild bees (100%)
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Publication date:
15 February 2025Workload:
100%- Place of work:Posieux
Job summary
Join Agroscope as a PostDoc in wild bee genomics research! Collaborate in a supportive, innovative environment.
Tasks
- Conduct whole-genome sequencing for wild bee populations.
- Develop bioinformatic pipelines for genomic data analysis.
- Perform population genetic analyses to understand genetic diversity.
Skills
- Ph.D. in Bioinformatics or related fields required.
- Proficiency in programming languages like Python and R.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to work in a team.
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PostDoc in population genomics of wild bees
Published 14 February 2025 Workplace Posieux, North Romandie, Switzerland CategoryLife Sciences
Agronomy / Food Science
Position Agronomy / Food Science
Senior Scientist / Postdoc
Occupation rate 100%
What sets us apart Good food, healthy environment
Agroscope is the Swiss federal centre of excellence for research in the agriculture and food sector. Its researchers work at a number of sites in Switzerland. Headquartered in Bern-Liebefeld (as of 2026: Posieux), Agroscope is attached to the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER.
PostDoc in population genomics of wild bees
1725 Posieux and working from home | 100%
In a nutshell
Knowledge of bee biology and ecology, experience in analyzing ancient DNA samples, and experience with high-performance computing environments.
Description
- Conduct whole-genome sequencing and data analysis to assess the genetic diversity of wild bee populations in Switzerland
- Develop and implement bioinformatic pipelines for processing and analyzing genomic data in accordance with FAIR principles
- Perform population genetic analyses of contemporary and musem samples to understand geneflow, population structure and genetic diversity within and between wild bees over time
- Interpret results and contribute to the development of conservation strategies based on genomic information
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including ecologists and honey bee pathologists
- Prepare reports, scientific publications and presentations to communicate research findings
Additional information
The focus of the ’Animal GenoPhenomics’ Research Group is on developing new and characterising existing breeding traits to produce healthy, more efficient and more robust livestock. To integrate these new traits into existing breeding programmes we carry out genome analyses that enable the identification of gene loci and causal variants and provide key principles for rapid breeding success.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Population Genomics, Molecular Biology, or related fields
- Experience with whole-genome sequencing, genetic diversity analyses, and bioinformatic tools
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Perl, or R
- Strong analytical and computational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research team
- Very good knowledge of two official Swiss languages and spoken and written English
We offer
- Working for Switzerland We are committed to the successful Swiss model and work for the public good.
- Embracing diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we draw on our expertise and contribute different perspectives.
- Staying healthy at work We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.
Contact and Address
Questions about the position
Markus Neuditschko
Head of the Animal GenoPhenomics group
+41 58 48 26200
Questions about applying
Ludivine Duc +41 58 46 28809
Markus Neuditschko
Head of the Animal GenoPhenomics group
+41 58 48 26200
Questions about applying
Ludivine Duc +41 58 46 28809
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