Trabaja con leones marinos en Galápagos (gastos cubiertos)

Asistente de campo - Proyecto Leones Marinos Galápagos - Universidad de Bielefeld, Ecuador - Prácticas - Viaje, alojamiento y comida incluidos - Deadline 13 julio 2026

Location: Galápagos, Ecuador

Organization: Bielefeld University, Department of Animal Behaviour

Contract Type: Internship (field assistant)

Main Description:
Two field assistants are sought to work on a long-term research project on Galápagos sea lions (Zalophus wollebaeki). Tasks include daily censuses, behavioural observations, animal capture and handling, biologging deployment, and sample collection.

Requirements:

• Background in biology, behavioural ecology, population ecology, evolutionary biology or related fields
• Experience with fieldwork, behavioural observations or animal handling is advantageous
• Good spoken and written English
• Spanish highly desirable
• Physical fitness and mental resilience
• Ability to work as part of a small team under basic conditions

Benefits/Conditions:
Project-related expenses covered: travel to Galápagos, accommodation in the city before and after the field season, and food at Caamaño. Candidates are responsible for their personal field clothing, equipment and private expenses.

How to Apply:
Send a single PDF including: (I) a short motivation letter, (II) a CV with relevant fieldwork or animal handling experience, and (III) contact details of one or two referees. Send to: Dr. Jonas Schwarz at jonasschwarz@uni-bielefeld.de

Deadline: 13 July 2026

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Se busca paleobiólogo para trabajar en las Galápagos

Paleobiólogo/a de Vertebrados Terrestres - Charles Darwin Foundation / California Academy of Sciences - Galápagos, Ecuador - Contrato renovable hasta 2028 - Seguro médico y alojamiento incluidos - Deadline 7 julio 2026

Location: Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

Organization: Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galápagos Islands / California Academy of Sciences

Contract Type: Full-time, annual renewable contract (up to September 2028)

Main Description:
This full-time position focuses on studying pre-human vertebrate faunas of the Galápagos Islands to inform species restoration efforts. The role involves paleobiology fieldwork, collections building, and contributing scientific knowledge to guide conservation and restoration of native vertebrate species. The position is a collaboration between the Charles Darwin Foundation and the California Academy of Sciences.

Requirements:

• PhD or Master's degree in paleobiology, geology, evolutionary biology, or a related field
• 2+ years of vertebrate paleobiology experience (PhD holders) or 5+ years (Master's holders)
• Fluency in both Spanish and English
• Publication record in relevant fields
• Experience with remote fieldwork

Benefits/Conditions:

• Annual salary determined by qualifications
• Private health insurance
• 30 days paid annual leave
• Housing and facilities at research station
• Field expedition support

How to Apply:
Submit your application via the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/JEYug3D3kFyZW6vAA

Required materials: CV, cover letter (maximum 2 pages), and three professional references with contact information.

Deadline: 7 July 2026

More information at the Charles Darwin Foundation careers page.

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Postdoc en genómica poblacional y evolución adaptativa en Drosophila (University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA)

Postdoc en genómica poblacional y evolución adaptativa en Drosophila - University of Wisconsin-Madison, Pool Lab, USA - Salario NIH - Deadline 7 julio 2026

Location: Madison, Wisconsin, USA

Organization: University of Wisconsin - Madison, Pool Lab

Contract Type: Postdoctoral Researcher

Main Description:
The Pool Lab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in population genomics and genetics of adaptive evolution. The position focuses on local adaptation, reproductive isolation, and Drosophila melanogaster research. Projects include:

• Population genetic simulations
• Admixture and introgression analysis
• Multi-omic data investigation
• Genomic resource development

Requirements:

• PhD in genetics, evolutionary biology, or a related field
• Research interests aligned with population genomics, evolutionary genetics, or Drosophila genomics

Benefits/Conditions:

• Salary follows NIH scale
• Individual or family health insurance
• Flexible start dates
• Access to extensive research community and computational resources

How to Apply:
Send a statement of research interests (up to 1 page), CV, and contact information for 3 references to jpool@wisc.edu. Deadline: 7 July 2026.

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Postdoc en microbioma de anfibios y hongos patógenos (Bangor University, Gales)

Postdoc en interacciones huésped-microbioma en anfibios - Bangor University, Gales, UK - 3 años - Financiado BBSRC/NSF - Deadline 8 julio 2026

Location: Bangor, Wales, UK

Organization: Bangor University, Molecular Ecology and Evolution Group

Contract Type: Postdoctoral Research Officer – 3 years, funded by BBSRC/NSF

Main Description:
This 3-year postdoctoral position investigates amphibian skin microbiomes and immune responses to the fungal pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd), one of the leading drivers of amphibian declines worldwide. The project is part of a UK-US collaborative initiative involving partners at the Smithsonian Institution and tropical research networks, offering a stimulating international research environment.

Requirements:

• PhD in microbiology, ecology, evolutionary biology or a related field
• Expertise in 16S metabarcoding and/or metagenomic analysis
• Experience with bacterial sequencing techniques
• Strong data integration and bioinformatics skills

Benefits/Conditions:

• 3-year salaried position
• Funded by BBSRC (UK) and NSF (USA)
• International collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution and tropical research partners
• Research support provided

How to Apply:
Apply online at: jobs.ac.uk
Deadline: 8 July 2026, 09:00 BST
For informal inquiries, contact: o.osborne@bangor.ac.uk

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Postdoc en bioinformática de interacciones planta-nematodo (Universidad de Florida, EE.UU.)

Postdoc en Bioinformática - Interacciones Planta-Nematodo-Microbe - Universidad de Florida, Gainesville, EE.UU. - Deadline 1 agosto 2026

Location: Gainesville, Florida, USA

Organization: University of Florida, Department of Entomology and Nematology

Contract Type: Postdoctoral Associate

Main Description:
A postdoctoral position is available in the newly established Plant-Nematode-Microbe Interactions Laboratory. The successful candidate will analyze multi-omics datasets to uncover molecular mechanisms underlying plant-nematode-microbe interactions and develop hypotheses for experimental validation.

Requirements:

• Recent PhD (within 3 years) in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Plant Sciences, Microbiology, or a related field
• Experience in nematology not required but preferred
• Strong publication record as first author in computational omics data analyses
• Programming experience in Python and R
• Experience with NGS workflows, Bash/shell scripting, and statistical analysis of omics data
• Familiarity with tools such as Bowtie2, GATK, FastQC, edgeR, DESeq2, HISAT2, Scanpy, MaxQuant, or equivalent bioinformatics software
• Experience with high-performance computing environments, workflow management systems, or reproducible research practices (desirable)
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Benefits/Conditions:

• Access to world-class computational resources including the HiPerGator cluster
• Opportunities to publish independently
• Student mentoring experience
• Proposal writing skills development
• Support for establishing an independent research profile
• Full benefits information: https://postdoc.aa.ufl.edu/policies--hiring/benefits-compensation-and-taxes/

How to Apply:
Send by email ONLY to Dr. Haarith at deepakrajendran@ufl.edu with the following documents:

• Cover letter
• CV with a clear record of original peer-reviewed research publications
• Unofficial transcripts from all university degrees
• 2-page research statement
• Contact information for at least 3 references

Deadline: August 1, 2026, or until the position is filled.

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Postdoc en microbioma de anfibios y quitridiomicosis (Bangor University, UK)

Postdoc en interacciones huésped-microbioma en anfibios - Bangor University, Reino Unido - 3 años - Deadline 8 julio 2026

Location: Bangor, United Kingdom

Organization: Bangor University, Molecular Ecology and Evolution groups

Contract Type: Postdoctoral Research Officer, 3 years

Main Description:
This 3-year postdoctoral position investigates the role of amphibian skin microbiomes in infection by Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd), a fungal pathogen responsible for global biodiversity losses in amphibians. The position is part of a collaborative UK-US project funded by BBSRC and NSF.

Requirements:

• Experience in 16S metagenomics
• Shotgun genomics
• Bacterial genome sequencing
• Data analysis skills
• Experience integrating microbiome data with infection and immunity datasets
• Ability to liaise with international collaborators

How to Apply:
Apply at: jobs.ac.uk
Informal enquiries: o.osborne@bangor.ac.uk

Deadline: 8 July 2026

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Doctorado en simulación de evolución (UAB, Barcelona)

Doctorado (4 años) en simulación de evolución bajo mapas genotipo-fenotipo complejos - Salazar-Ciudad Lab, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, España - Financiado - Deadline 30 septiembre 2026

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Organization: Salazar-Ciudad Lab, Department of Genetics and Microbiology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)

Contract Type: PhD position, 4 years, fully funded

Main Description:
A 4-year PhD position is available to simulate the evolution of complex phenotypes (3D morphologies) under natural selection, integrating mathematical models of developmental gene networks. The candidate will plan and execute simulations to address fundamental questions in evolutionary theory and analyse the results.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related fields with a minimum of 300 ECTS in the European system
• Master's degree in Biology or related field
• Strong interest and motivation for science and evolution
• Creative and critical thinking
• Scientific programming skills or willingness to acquire them
• Communication skills and capacity for introspective reasoning

Benefits/Conditions:

• Fully funded position for 4 years
• Excellent research infrastructure
• Collaborative and cooperative working environment
• Opportunity to integrate into established international research networks
• Located in a highly international department where knowledge of Catalan or Spanish is not required

How to Apply:
Send by email to isaac.salazar@uab.cat an application letter with a statement of interests and motivation, a CV including degrees, subjects, grades and grade average, and a statement of how you found the group. International applicants must attach an explanation of their university's grading system. All documents must be submitted in English.

Deadline: 30 September 2026

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Postdoc en genómica evolutiva de tejones y tuberculosis bovina (Universidad de Exeter, Reino Unido)

Postdoc en genómica evolutiva de interacciones tejón-tuberculosis bovina - Universidad de Exeter, Penryn, Cornwall, Reino Unido - 4 años - Inicio octubre 2026 - Deadline 30 junio 2026

Location: Penryn, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Organization: University of Exeter, Centre for Ecology and Conservation

Contract Type: Postdoctoral Research Associate – 4 years, starting October 2026 (flexible)

Main Description:
This 4-year postdoctoral position focuses on the evolutionary genomics of badger-bovine tuberculosis (TB) interactions. The project uses whole-genome sequencing data from 2,500+ badgers to investigate genetic variation in disease susceptibility, inbreeding, gene flow, and evolutionary change within the population. The research is based at the Centre for Ecology and Conservation at the University of Exeter's Penryn Campus in Cornwall.

Requirements:

• PhD in evolutionary genomics or a closely related field
• Experience working with whole-genome sequencing data
• Knowledge of evolutionary and population genomic analyses

Benefits/Conditions:

• Fully funded 4-year position
• Start date: October 2026 (flexible)

How to Apply:
Apply online at: careers.exeter.ac.uk
For informal enquiries, contact: b.tschirren@exeter.ac.uk

Deadline: 30 June 2026, 09:00 (BST)

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