Beca para investigar focas en California

Maestría en ecología de focas de puerto (harbor seals) - Cal Poly Humboldt, California, USA - Con beca CSU COAST - Contactar Dawn Goley

Location: Arcata, California, USA

Organization: Cal Poly Humboldt, Departments of Biology and Wildlife

Contract Type: Master's degree opportunity with research fellowship

Main Description: Master's degree opportunity at Cal Poly Humboldt investigating the abundance, distribution, and diet of harbor seals in Northern California. This project is supported by a California State University (CSU) Council on Ocean Affairs, Science & Technology (COAST) research fellowship.

Requirements:

• Interest in obtaining a Master's degree
• Interest in marine mammal ecology research
• Willingness to work with Drs. Goley and Gunther

Benefits/Conditions:

• CSU COAST research fellowship
• Collaborative opportunities with Biology and Wildlife departments

How to Apply: Contact Dawn Goley at patricia.goley@humboldt.edu or 707-826-4168

More information: http://gsp.humboldt.edu/Projects/MMSP/Site1/MMERP.html

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Contrato de 3 años extensible hasta 2030. Genética, árboles, fieldwork (Alemania)

Doctorado en respuesta molecular al estrés de árboles y microbiomas - Universidad de Friburgo, Alemania - 3 años (extensible hasta 2030) - Salario TV-L E13 75% - Deadline 20 abril 2026

Location: Freiburg, Germany

Organization: University of Freiburg, Chair of Forest Genetics, CRC 1537 ECOSENSE

Contract Type: PhD position (3-year initial contract with extension possibility until June 30, 2030)

Main Description:
Doctoral position investigating gene expression of trees and their leaf microbiomes in a forest ecosystem with high-resolution sensor network. Research includes RNA extraction, qPCR experiments, RNAseq analysis, and field work at canopy access towers. Part of an interdisciplinary collaborative research center (CRC 1537 ECOSENSE) studying ecosystem stress response to climate change.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Forest Sciences, Biology, Environmental Sciences or related fields
• Experience in gene expression analysis in plants or plant genomics
• Laboratory skills (RNA/DNA extraction, qPCR)
• Field work experience and ability to work at height
• Bioinformatic analysis experience or willingness to learn
• Independent and team work abilities
• Excellent English
• Valid German driver's license

Benefits/Conditions:

• Salary according to TV-L E13 (75% part-time position)
• 3-year initial contract with extension possibility until June 30, 2030
• Modern laboratory equipment
• Integrated Research Training Group (RTG) with tailored qualification program
• Multicultural team environment
• Support for professional growth

How to Apply:
Upload application documents (letter of application, CV, credentials) to University of Freiburg application portal citing reference number 00004910 by April 20, 2026. For questions contact Prof. Dr. Katrin Heer: +49 761 203-3647, katrin.heer@forgen.uni-freiburg.de

More information and application: https://uni-freiburg.de/stellenangebot/00004910/

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Profesor de evolución vegetal (China) - 10M RMB financiación + apartamento

Outstanding Young Scientist (Overseas) - Plant Evolution/Botany - Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences - Yunnan, China - Profesor permanente - Hasta 10M RMB financiación inicial + 2.3M RMB subsidios - Deadline 15 abril 2026

Location: Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG), Yunnan, China

Organization: Chinese Academy of Sciences

Contract Type: Permanent Professor position with doctoral supervision rights

Main Description: The Outstanding Young Scientist (Overseas) program attracts young international scientists to work on tropical plant research, evolution, and biodiversity conservation. This is a prestigious professorship position with significant research funding and full academic independence.

Requirements:

• PhD degree obtained
• Born after January 1, 1986
• Official position at a foreign university/institution with minimum 36 months of work experience
• Recognized research achievements by peers
• Potential to become an academic leader
• Must not have worked full-time in China previously, or must have returned after January 1, 2025

Benefits/Conditions:

• Professor position with doctoral supervision rights
• Up to 10 million RMB in initial research funding
• Up to 2.3 million RMB in living subsidies
• Office and laboratory space provided
• Expert apartment accommodation
• Assistance for spouse employment and children's schooling
• 1-3 million RMB NSFC grant for 3 years

How to Apply: Contact XTBG Human Resources Office: Liu Qing (liuqing@xtbg.org.cn) or Wei Xingyu (weixingyu@xtbg.ac.cn). Tel: +86-691-8715454

More information: https://www.nsfc.gov.cn/p1/3381/2824/121517.html

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Postdoc en ecología evolutiva de plantas (USA)

Postdoc en ecología evolutiva de plantas: termorregulación floral y genética de poblaciones - Clemson University, Carolina del Sur, EE.UU. - 1 año renovable - Inicio agosto 2026

Location: Clemson, South Carolina, USA

Organization: Clemson University, Biological Sciences Department

Contract Type: Postdoctoral position. Initial appointment one year with possibility of renewal for second year contingent upon satisfactory performance. Projected start date: August 2026.

Main Description:
Postdoctoral position to develop and conduct research on plant thermal performance and floral thermoregulation in wild plant populations. Research will focus on:

• Reproductive and phenotypic responses to abiotic and biotic heterogeneity
• Experimental pollinator-mediated evolution
• Population genetic approaches

The researcher will conduct experiments in plant growth facilities, laboratories, and field populations.

Requirements:

• PhD by start date
• Experience in ecological genetics, evolutionary ecology, plant reproductive biology, or related field
• Demonstrated track record of research productivity (publications, presentations, grants)
• Ability to work in teams and provide research mentorship
• Strong analytical skills

How to Apply:
Submit via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/183674:

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Research statement
4. Contact information for 3 references

Contact: Matt Koski, mkoski@clemson.edu

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Beca para hacer la tesis en Nueva Zelanda sobre cambio climático y fauna nativa

PhD position: Climate change impact on New Zealand vertebrate fauna - University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand - Fully funded - Deadline 27 April 2026

Location: Dunedin, New Zealand

Organization: University of Otago; Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa; University of Copenhagen

Contract Type: PhD position

Main Description: Fully funded PhD position to study the impact of climate change on New Zealand's vertebrate fauna. This international collaborative project will investigate how climate change interacts with introduced predators and anthropogenic habitat destruction. The candidate will use genomic tools and ecological niche modelling to contribute to developing a climate extinction risk atlas.

Requirements:

• Honours Bachelor's degree (BSc Hons) or Master's degree
• Experience in molecular ecology, genomics, bioinformatics, or ecological niche modelling

Benefits/Conditions: Fully funded scholarship

How to Apply: Email A/Prof. Michael Knapp at michael.knapp@otago.ac.nz with cover letter and CV (including qualifications)

Deadline: 27 April 2026

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Consultoría en gestión de cuencas y soluciones basadas en la naturaleza en América Latina

Consultoría de equipo multidisciplinario para benchmark de cuencas abastecedoras - Forest Trends - América Latina (multi-país) - Deadline 15 abril 2026

Ubicación: América Latina (multi-país)

Organización: Forest Trends

Tipo de Contrato: Consultoría

Descripción Principal:
Consultoría para desarrollar una metodología de benchmark aplicable a cuencas abastecedoras en América Latina, con enfoque en soluciones basadas en la naturaleza y servicios ecosistémicos hídricos. El equipo debe cubrir competencias en hidrología, SIG, gestión de agua y sector de agua potable/saneamiento.

Requisitos:
Equipo consultor con cobertura conjunta de:

• Hidrología y evaluación de cuencas
• SIG y análisis espacial
• Soluciones basadas en la naturaleza y gestión de fuentes de agua
• Sector agua potable y saneamiento
• Diseño metodológico y análisis de información secundaria
• Experiencia en al menos dos países de América Latina
• Dominio de español escrito y oral
• Capacidad de coordinación multi-país y redacción técnica

Cómo Aplicar:
Enviar propuesta técnica (máx. 3 páginas) y propuesta económica a cv@forest-trends.org antes del 15 de abril de 2026.

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Contrato evolutivo de 4 años para sacarte el doctorado (República Checa)

PhD en evolución rápida en comunidades, dinámicas host-parásito e interacciones eco-evolutivas - Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Sciences - Ceske Budejovice, República Checa - 4 años - Financiado por beca ERC - Deadline 7 mayo 2026

Location: Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic

Organization: Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Sciences; Laboratory of Experimental Ecology

Contract Type: 4-year PhD position funded by ERC grant

Main Description: This doctoral position offers the opportunity to study rapid evolution in communities, host-parasite dynamics, and eco-evolutionary interactions. The research uses an experimental system with wild Drosophila and parasitoids from tropical Australia, combining experimental community evolution, population genomics, and eco-evolutionary modeling.

Requirements:

• Master's degree (MSc)
• Experience in laboratory experiments
• Experience in population genetics or molecular ecology
• Experience in eco-evolutionary dynamics or population genetic modeling (advantageous)

Benefits/Conditions:

• Guaranteed salary that comfortably covers living expenses in Czech Republic
• Access to substantial funding and resources from ERC grant
• Research stay abroad
• Multinational team of postdocs, PhD students, and technicians

How to Apply: Send a single document including motivation letter, CV, and contact details of two references to janhrcek@gmail.com

Deadline: May 7, 2026

More information: http://lab.hrcek.net

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Voluntariado/prácticas con cetáceos en Portugal (alojamiento + manutención)

Asistente de investigación en cetáceos - AIMM - Algarve, Portugal - Mayo-Noviembre 2026 - Alojamiento y comidas incluidas - Voluntariado

Location: Algarve, Portugal

Organization: AIMM (Marine Environment Research Association)

Contract Type: Volunteer position (May-November 2026)

Main Description: Cetacean research assistant for fieldwork during the summer season. The assistant will supervise interns, participate in data collection, and be responsible for ensuring data accuracy according to AIMM's established methodologies.

Requirements:

• Minimum age 21 years
• Fluency in English (mandatory) and Portuguese (highly desirable)
• Previous experience with cetaceans and/or marine sciences (mandatory)
• Full driving license valid in the EU (mandatory)
• Experience in team leadership and group supervision
• Motivation, responsibility, organization and attention to detail
• Kind, patient and tolerant personality

Benefits/Conditions:

• Accommodation in shared research house
• All meals included
• Training in species identification, data collection methods, photo-identification, acoustic monitoring and GPS/camera equipment
• 2 days off per week

How to Apply: Send CV and motivation letter to info@aimmportugal.org with subject 'RA Albufeira 2026'

More information: https://www.aimmportugal.org/job/research-assistant/

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