Postdoc en conservación de plantas tropicales del Sudeste Asiático (China)

Postdoc en diversificación y conservación ex-situ de plantas tropicales - Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yunnan, China - 2 años - Deadline 31 julio 2026

Location: Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China

Organization: Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG), Chinese Academy of Sciences

Contract Type: Postdoctoral Researcher – 2-year appointment

Main Description:
XTBG is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join a multidisciplinary team addressing conservation challenges in Southeast Asian tropical plant diversity. The position is flexible in focus and may center on one or more of the following research areas:

• Plant evolutionary dynamics and phylogenetics
• Species distribution modeling and biogeography
• Conservation technology and bioinformatics
• Conservation horticulture and ex-situ conservation strategies

The successful candidate will be integrated into one of Asia's leading botanical institutions, with access to extensive living collections, herbarium resources, and collaborative research networks across the region.

Requirements:

• PhD in a relevant field (phylogenetics, conservation biology, plant science, biogeography, bioinformatics, or related disciplines), preferably obtained within the last 3 years
• Proficiency in R or Python for data analysis
• Experience working with large biological or environmental databases
• At least one relevant peer-reviewed publication
• Experience in multidisciplinary teamwork

Benefits/Conditions:

• 2-year postdoctoral appointment
• Salary and benefits according to XTBG/Chinese Academy of Sciences policies
• Access to research infrastructure and institutional support
• Integration into a leading tropical botanical research institution

How to Apply:
Send the following to chuck@xtbg.ac.cn:

• CV
• Statement (max. 500 words) describing your skills and experience relevant to tropical plant conservation

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until July 31, 2026.

More information: official announcement

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