Erstellt am 3. Juni 2026
PostDoc Researcher (all genders welcome)
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
Göttingen, Niedersachsen 37077, Germany
Vollzeit
Reference: 1756898400
At the University of Göttingen -Public Law Foundation-, DNTW - Abt. Functional Breeding, there is a position as
PostDoc Researcher (all genders welcome)
Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L/100%
to be filled. Starting date is 8/1/2026. The position is limited until 6/30/2030.
The position is part of the BLE-funded project EMMA2: Effizienzanalyse an Hand von Mikrobiom- und Metabolomdaten und Modellierung von Akquisition und Allokation bei Milchkühen (Analysing dairy cow efficiency by modelling acquisition and allocation based on metabolome and microbiome data). The ultimate project goal is to model the efficiency of dairy cows based on acquisition and allocation with the aim to improve dairy cattle breeding for health and efficiency. In Functional Breeding group, we are focussing on health and efficiency traits and their relationship with performance. We are applying a broad spectrum of methods including various omics-based approaches, molecular and cell biology as well as statistical genetics methods. We are offering the possibility for a doctorate in the context of an innovative project. The successful candidate will further benefit from a friendly and international atmosphere and a tailored education program and collaboration with the partner Universities in Kiel and Hohenheim. We are seeking for a highly motivated PostDoc, who will conduct innovative breeding research in dairy cows using cutting edge techniques involving large omics-datasets including genomic, transcriptomic and metabolomic data. Beyond data analysis and the publication of results, the successful candidate will be involved in the animal trial and the coordination of the project consortium.
Your profile:
- M.Sc. degree (or equivalent) in Animal Sciences, Veterinary Medicine or related fields including Biology
and Bioinformatics and ideally a suitable PhD degree
- Experience with omis-data
- Strong interest dairy cattle breeding
- Strong communication skills
- Proficiency in English
The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in fields in which they are underrepresented. The university has committed itself to being a family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and family life. The University is particularly committed to the professional participation of severely disabled employees and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled people. In the case of equal qualifications, applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preference. A disability or equality is to be included in the application in order to protect the interests of the applicant.
Please upload your application in one pdf file including the usual documents until 6/16/2026 on the application portal of the university using this link: http://obp.uni-goettingen.de/de-de/OBF/Index/76505. For more information get in touch with Jens Tetens directly via E-Mail: [email protected], Tel. 05513923845 .
Please note:
With submission of your application, you accept the processing of your applicant data in terms of data-protection law. Further information on the legal basis and data usage is provided in the Information General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
PostDoc Researcher (all genders welcome)
Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L/100%
to be filled. Starting date is 8/1/2026. The position is limited until 6/30/2030.
The position is part of the BLE-funded project EMMA2: Effizienzanalyse an Hand von Mikrobiom- und Metabolomdaten und Modellierung von Akquisition und Allokation bei Milchkühen (Analysing dairy cow efficiency by modelling acquisition and allocation based on metabolome and microbiome data). The ultimate project goal is to model the efficiency of dairy cows based on acquisition and allocation with the aim to improve dairy cattle breeding for health and efficiency. In Functional Breeding group, we are focussing on health and efficiency traits and their relationship with performance. We are applying a broad spectrum of methods including various omics-based approaches, molecular and cell biology as well as statistical genetics methods. We are offering the possibility for a doctorate in the context of an innovative project. The successful candidate will further benefit from a friendly and international atmosphere and a tailored education program and collaboration with the partner Universities in Kiel and Hohenheim. We are seeking for a highly motivated PostDoc, who will conduct innovative breeding research in dairy cows using cutting edge techniques involving large omics-datasets including genomic, transcriptomic and metabolomic data. Beyond data analysis and the publication of results, the successful candidate will be involved in the animal trial and the coordination of the project consortium.
Your profile:
- M.Sc. degree (or equivalent) in Animal Sciences, Veterinary Medicine or related fields including Biology
and Bioinformatics and ideally a suitable PhD degree
- Experience with omis-data
- Strong interest dairy cattle breeding
- Strong communication skills
- Proficiency in English
The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in fields in which they are underrepresented. The university has committed itself to being a family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and family life. The University is particularly committed to the professional participation of severely disabled employees and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled people. In the case of equal qualifications, applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preference. A disability or equality is to be included in the application in order to protect the interests of the applicant.
Please upload your application in one pdf file including the usual documents until 6/16/2026 on the application portal of the university using this link: http://obp.uni-goettingen.de/de-de/OBF/Index/76505. For more information get in touch with Jens Tetens directly via E-Mail: [email protected], Tel. 05513923845 .
Please note:
With submission of your application, you accept the processing of your applicant data in terms of data-protection law. Further information on the legal basis and data usage is provided in the Information General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
