PostDoc in population genomics of wild bees
Agroscope
Published: 14 February 2025
Workplace: Posieux, North Romandie, Switzerland
Category: Life Sciences / Agronomy / Food Science
Position: Senior Scientist / Postdoc
Occupation rate: 100%
What sets us apart
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.
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 museum samples to understand gene flow, 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
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
Web
www.agroscope.admin.ch
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In your application, please refer to myScience.ch and reference JobID66547.
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