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Senckenberg Society for Nature Research (SGN), headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, is seeking to fill the following position at the Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (SBiK-F), starting as of 01 November 2026: Postdoc Researcher (m/f/d) in Evolutionary Genomics of Mammals** (m/f/d)** (Full time / part time** **options available) Location: Frankfurt am Main Employment scope: Full-time; part time options are available Type of contract: Temporary, limited to 2 years Remuneration: Collective agreement of the state Hesse (TV-H) / E13 The Senckenberg Society for Nature Research is a member of the Leibniz Association and has been investigating the “Earth System” worldwide for more than 200 years, examining the past, analysing the present, and developing projections for the future. We conduct integrative geobiodiversity research with the aim of understanding nature in all its complexity and diversity in order to preserve it as the foundation of life for future generations and to ensure its sustainable use. Across eight institutes and five research stations throughout Germany, scientists from more than 40 countries conduct research at the highest international level. The mission of the Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre is to study the complex interactions between biodiversity and climate change. There is an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated applicant to join the working group of Prof. Dr. Axel Janke. The applicant will be closely involved in gene flow, evolutionary, population or phylo-genetics to study speciation in mammals (bears, giraffe, kangaroos or allies) at the genomic level and in MSc and BSc teaching. Strong own and proven research interests including other vertebrate groups will be considered. Your tasks - Conduct genomic research on mammalian evolution and speciation, including evolutionary, population and phylogenomic analyses - Investigate phylogenetic relationships, gene flow and genomic signatures of evolut