The Department of Archaeogenetics utilizes recent advances in molecular approaches on biomolecules, such as genome wide DNA sequencing, to uncover an entirely new spectrum of information that can be retrieved from sample repositories such as anthropological and archaeological collections. It is now possible to obtain detailed information about genetic relationships, geographical origin, selective processes or genetic structure of historical and prehistorical human, plant, animal or even pathogen populations using only miniscule samples. Our group specializes in reconstructing human history from ancient DNA, specifically covering time periods in the last 2500 years. In the ERC-funded project MICROSCOPE, we develop novel statistical methods, from identifying population structure using rare genetic variation, to novel spatial modeling to visualize past population dynamics. We cooperate closely with our partners in archaeology, anthropology and history to integrate knowledge across disciplines. This position involves analyzing hundreds of ancient genomes from MICROSCOPE, covering broadly the time period from 1000 BC until 1000 AD, aiming at reconstructing past mobility, modeling spatial dynamics, and determining fine-scale population structure through time.
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