Oferta de postdoc en Barcelona estudiando adaptaciones comportamentales a cambios ambientales

 POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY (ref. 24-010-47865)

CREAF is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on the project EVOL_RACE ‘An evolutionary arms race: unravelling rapid evolution in the context of biological invasions’ with ref. CNS2023-145335 and funded by Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación. The work contract will be part of the action financed by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and by the European Union "Next Generation EU"/PRTR", ref. CNS2023-145335; and PRTR (the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan).

The candidate will join Oriol Lapiedra’s lab in the Biodiversity department at CREAF. The primary goal of our research is to shed light on how organisms adapt to rapid environmental changes with a specific focus on the role of animal behavior in this process. Our research combines approaches from behavioral ecology, evolutionary ecology, and global change biology. Ongoing research includes work on study systems established in the Caribbean and the Balearic Islands where we are investigating the ecological and evolutionary consequences of the arrival of new predators for populations of native lizards as well as for the functioning of the ecosystems they live in.

The successful candidate will have experience in evolutionary ecology and/or ecological genomics. He/she will lead their own research program using already collected as well as newly collected genetic data and will participate in fieldwork campaigns in the Balearic Islands, lead lab meetings, and co-supervise Msc students.

A full-time contract is offered in a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, flexible hours and extensive training opportunities. The salary offered is 31.847,46€ gross per year. The starting date* is flexible but is expected around spring of 2024, and with an expected duration of 2 years, according to final project resolution.

*The start of the contract is subject to the date of the final official starting date of the project.

TASKS:

Conduct cutting-edge research on the genomic basis of ecologically-relevant phenotypic variation in behavior and morphology.

Work to publish results in high-profile scientific journals and disseminate them at international conferences.

Assume responsibilities during yearly fieldwork in the Balearic Islands (during several weeks in spring).

Mentor MsC students.

Collaborate with international research groups in Europe and the USA.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

PhD in Molecular Ecology, Ecological Genomics or related fields.

Strong publication record.

Experience with Next Generation Sequencing data analysis including Whole Genome Sequencing.

Fieldwork experience working with animals (experience working with lizards will be considered a bonus).

Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English.

Capacity to contribute to research projects with novel research ideas and analysis.

Capacity to work as a team in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.

Programming skills.

 

ASSESSABLE CONDITIONS:

Candidates who have a recognized disability and accredited equal to or greater than 33% will be prioritized, as long as the disability is compatible with the proper performance of the job.

 

SELECTION PROCES AND CRITERIA:

1. Admission of candidates: applicants must submit a CV, a brief cover letter with a statement of interest, two references who could be contacted for recommendations letters until 15 April 2024. Applications referred to another portal, other than CREAF job openings section and the instructions included in this, will not be accepted.

2. Pre-selection: determination of compliance with the minimum requirements of the offer.

3. Selection: assessment of the preselected candidates by scoring based on objective criteria and by interview of shortlisted candidates.

4. Final decision: in case of finding the suitable candidate, the election will be formally communicated to this person, and the identification of the chosen person will be published on CREAF job openings section and with personalized notification (by mail) when the process progresses.

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Dirige el laboratorio molecular del LIB (Instituto para el Análisis del Cambio de la Biodiversidad) en Hamburgo

Oferta compartida por Nuria

The Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change (LIB) is one of the large, globally connected research museums of the Leibniz Association. In addition to excellent research on biodiversity and its change, we are advancing the further development of our extensive scientific collections with an international team and state-of-the-art technology. With our exhibition, knowledge transfer and communication work at our exhibition venues Museum Koenig Bonn and Museum der Natur Hamburg, we want to spread enthusiasm for nature and contribute with our research topics to current socio-political discussions on species loss, climate change and the protection of ecosystems. The construction of an integrated natural history museum is being planned for the Hamburg location; the research infrastructure at the Bonn location is currently being significantly expanded.

The LIB is looking for a scientist for a tenure track position as Head of the Molecular Laboratory at the LIB Hamburg, representing research at an internationally competitive level. The head of the molecular laboratory Hamburg will play a leading role in advancing molecular research at highest scientific standards. The successful candidate will closely collaborate with the LIB research sections covering the entire animal diversity, apply and develop advanced molecular methods and research approaches and will coordinate all operations of the central infrastructure of the Hamburg molecular lab, providing services to a broad range of projects at the LIB.

We expect the candidate to:

• Hold a PhD in Ecology, Evolution or Molecular Biology or a closely related field with emphasis on empirical molecular work and computational skills in these subjects, documented in a good publication record.
• Have expertise in molecular methods, including DNA / RNA extractions (manual and automated), PCR, next-generation sequencing library preparation, establishing lab setups.
• Have strong experience in data management and analysis of sequence and genome data (computational skills) in compliance with the FAIR principles.
• Have experience in working with non-model organisms (animals).
• Have experience in developing long-term strategies for the lab, meeting the goals of a state of the art central molecular lab service.
• Have experience in team management and student supervision.
• Closely collaborate with the Bonn molecular lab, promote novel ideas for methods and techniques and apply them in research projects tailored to requirements of museomics.
• Closely collaborate with the LIB Biobank team by pre-processing samples for deposition at the LIB Biobank in Bonn, and by acting as liaison between researchers in Hamburg and the Biobank.
• Have motivation to work in a team and take responsibility.
• Have excellent communication skills and be fluent in written and spoken English.

It is desirable that the applicant has/is:

• A good knowledge of bioinformatic analyses of sequence data, statistical analyses and graphical visualization of data.
• Experience with museomics sample preparation and data analysis.
• Experience with soft money acquisition, in particular concerning infrastructure development.
• Experience with outreach involving the molecular lab.
• A good understanding of German is advantageous.

The Molecular Laboratory is a centralized facility, with its branches in Bonn and Hamburg providing knowledge and infrastructure to all LIB researchers. The Molecular Labs of both branches and the LIB Biobank are part of the Centre for Molecular Biodiversity Research and contribute to the ongoing development of the LIB as a globally leading institute for the study of biodiversity change. The labs of both localities are independent but closely collaborate in developing future strategic developments and perspectives and in making their particular expertise available to all researchers in the LIB. As Head of the Hamburg Molecular Lab, the successful candidate will take full responsibility for the lab’s operations, coordination and training of users, maintenance of equipment, documentation (protocols), and compliance with security guidelines. The candidate is further expected to spend 25% of their time on own research. Applicants are evaluated based on how well they fulfil the requirements detailed above. Such evidence may include documentation of completed course work, scientific publications, technical and analytical know-how, evidence of organisational skills, and prior experience in lab management. Whenever possible, statements to these effects should be accompanied by objective or independent assessment of the candidate's track record and potential. These may include links to access published or unpublished material or letters of support from supervisors or previous employers. The tenure procedure will evaluate the above listed essential criteria (a high publication output is not mandatory for getting tenure). Working language is English, German language skills should be acquired on long term. The Leibniz Association is committed to diversity and gender equity. The LIB is certified as a family-friendly institution. We aim to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are under-represented and to promote their careers in particular. We therefore strongly encourage women with relevant qualifications to apply. Applications will be handled in accordance with the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz NRW (State Equality Act). Applications from suitable individuals with a certified serious disability and those of equal status are particularly welcome. When recruiting, they have priority over applicants who are not legally privileged and who have essentially the same suitability, qualifications and professional performance. Salary corresponds to grade TV-L E 13 in the German Public Service Scheme. 

The contract will start as soon as possible, earliest September 2023 and will initially be restricted to three years. A tenure track will be subject to personal performance. 

Applications in English, accompanied by supporting documentation (CV, certificates, lists of publications and funding) and a concept for collection-based research at the Molecular Lab Hamburg

should be submitted no later than July, 23rd 2023 only digitally to Frau Susanne Jenschke www.leibniz-lib.de/karriere. For further information about Museum Koenig Bonn and Museum der Natur Hamburg please see: https://www.leibniz-lib.de.

APPLY ONLINE:
https://hamburg.leibniz-lib.de/en/ueberuns/stellenanzeigen.html

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Postodoc en biología evolutiva de salamandras

Oferta compartida por Cristina

Position Details
Position Information


Position Title Postdoctoral Scholar
Job Description
As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, the College of Arts and Sciences at Marian University-Indianapolis seeks qualified applicants for a Postdoctoral Scholar. The Postdoctoral Scholar will work alongside Dr. Rob Denton in the Department of Biology and participate in NSF-funded research on the mitonuclear conflict and co-evolution within polyploid salamanders. Preference will be given to those with a record of conducting scientific research in evolutionary biology and genomics and the potential for excellent teaching and leadership. The Postdoctoral Scholar will promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by working closely with other faculty in Biology and teach ~1 course per academic year. The position will be funded up to three years pending satisfactory yearly performance evaluations. The salary will be $55,000 and includes benefits.


The Department of Biology at Marian University is a collaborative and growing academic community committed to fostering student engagement, problem solving, and communication. Marian University believes that to grow stronger it is essential to recruit and retain a diverse faculty and staff to build an inclusive community. Thus, we welcome and encourage applications across the intersections of diverse races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, socio-economic backgrounds, political perspectives, cultures, and national origins.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Collect data, lead analyses, and communicate results (presentations, peer-reviewed manuscripts) on projects related to NSF CAREER grant #2045704
Teach approximately one Biology course per year
Mentor undergraduate researchers as they develop and implement independent research projects
Assist in the caretaking of live research animals
Participate in career development programming offered through the PI and Marian’s Center for Teaching and Learning
Join the PI in building a respectful, welcoming academic environment in which students from all backgrounds can develop and make progress towards their goals
Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values, honoring the legacy of the founding congregation, promoting unity in diversity, and integrating the Catholic Franciscan intellectual traditions in programs and services.
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications:A PhD in a related field (Evolutionary Biology, Genomics, Integrative Biology, etc) to be awarded prior to the official start date
Experience in bioinformatics (Examples may include but are not limited to evolutionary genomics analyses, whole genome sequencing of non-model species, RNAseq and comparative transcriptomics).
Potential for excellence in teaching and leadership
Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues and students of diverse backgrounds.



Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications require a cover letter, a current CV, contact information for two professional references, and responses to the supplemental mission questions.
Preferred Qualifications
Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

https://www.marian.edu/faith
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Posting Number P328S
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Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:


https://www.marian.edu/faith
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Supplemental Questions


Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* How do you think Marian University’s mission, as well as the Catholic Franciscan identity, will support your work as a professor/administrator?

(Open Ended Question)
* How will the work you do in your role at Marian University be different in light of the mission and identity of the University?

(Open Ended Question)
* How will you promote the success of those from marginalized groups?

(Open Ended Question)
* In what ways will your work promote and support transformational leaders that are trustworthy, healthy, skilled and inquisitive?

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Applicant Documents
Required DocumentsCover Letter
Curriculum VitaeOptional DocumentsResume

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Oportunidades de postdoc y doctorado en un nuevo grupo de investigación enfocado en entomología evolutiva

Oferta compartida por Nuria

Postdoc position in insect genomics

Details

Location: Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague, Czechia
Starting date: June 2023 (start negotiable) for 1-2 years and possible
extension.
Application deadlines: Applications will be evaluated until the position is filled.

Project outline
Organisms often evolve similar adaptations to similar environments in the process of convergent evolution. Such observations suggest that the trajectory of phenotypic evolution is amenable to predictions. Whether the genomic trajectories of convergent organisms are also - in principle - predictable is unclear due to the scarcity of genomic evidence from convergent organismal groups. To answer this fundamental evolutionary question, we are using a model system consisting of rove beetles (Staphylinidae: Aleocharinae) and scuttle flies (Phoridae) that adapted more than twenty times repeatedly to live in symbiosis with termites.
The successful candidate will use comparative genomic methods to uncover the extent, the timescale, and the hierarchical level of parallel genome sequence evolution that accompany the evolution of convergent adaptations. He/she will have a head start with analyses of already generated preliminary genomic and phylogenetic sequence datasets while he/she will be building datasets for additional species and will be optionally pursuing his/her independent research questions with our insect model system.

Funding
The successful applicants will be funded by a highly selective research grant JUNIOR STAR GAČR from the Czech Science Foundation. 

We also encourage and offer support to the candidates willing to further strengthen their research profile by applying for independent funding, such as Postdoc individual fellowship (by GAČR = Czech Science Foundation; deadline 4th April 2023), Marie Curie fellowship (deadline September 2023) or EMBO fellowship (deadline August 2023).

We require

• curiosity about evolutionary questions
• motivation to lead research project with domestic and international
• collaborators
• excellent written and spoken communication ability in English
• PhD degree in biology, bioinformatics, or related fields
• experience in phylogenetics and/or genomics 

We offer

• supportive research lab situated within a green campus of a dynamic university 30min from the center of the energetic city of Prague
• competitive starting monthly net salary based on previous experience ~ 1,700-1,900 EUR (~ 125-140% of average net salary in Czechia, note that the living cost is generally lower in Czechia compared to the western Europe); bonuses for publications
• participation in international collaborations (Germany, Japan)

PhD positions in genomic and phenotypic evolution of convergently adapting insect lineages

Location: Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague, Czechia

Starting date: September 2023 (earlier start negotiable)

Application deadlines: Applications will be evaluated until the end of April 2023.

Organisms often evolve similar adaptations to similar environments in the process of convergent evolution. Such observations suggest that the trajectory of phenotypic evolution is amenable to predictions. Whether the genomic trajectories of convergent organisms are also - in principle -predictable is unclear due to the scarcity of genomic evidence from convergent organismal groups. To answer this fundamental evolutionary question, we are using a model system consisting of rove beetles (Staphylinidae: Aleocharinae) and scuttle flies (Phoridae) that adapted more than twenty times repeatedly to live in symbiosis with termites.

The successful candidate will use phylogenetic methods, comparative analyses of X-ray microtomographic reconstructions of phenotypes, and optionally comparative genomics to infer the trajectories of convergent adaptations. We already generated a series of genome assemblies, large datasets of microtomography data, and have extensive collections of preserved specimens, which will give the PhD candidates a head start with their analyses while they will collect additional data.

The successful applicants will develop their PhD project in a team funded by a highly selective 5-year research grant JUNIOR STAR GAČR from the Czech Science Foundation. 

We require

• curiosity about evolutionary questions
• motivation to lead your own subproject under our supervision
• excellent written and spoken communication ability in English
• MSc degree in biology, bioinformatics, or related fields

We offer

• supportive research lab situated within a green campus of a dynamic university <30min from the center of the energetic city of Prague
• starting monthly net compensation based on previous experience ~ 1,000-1,200 EUR consisting of student scholarship and salary, competitive within Czechia (note that the living cost is generally lower in Czechia compared to the western Europe); bonuses for publications
• participation in international collaborations (Germany, Japan)

We seek candidates with some of the following previous experience (but do not require it)

• insect taxonomy scripting and programming
• wet lab experience with next-generation sequencing
• bioinformatics and next-generation sequence data analysis
• evolutionary biology
• comparative genomics
• phylogenetics
• X-ray microtomography, 3D-morphometry, image analysis

The successful candidates are expected (and will receive support) to develop combination of some of these research skills during their PhD.

We also encourage and offer support to candidates willing to further strengthen their research profile by applying for independent funding, such as Marie Curie fellowship (deadline September 2023).

For more information in any of the above positions, visit https://bucek.ftz.czu.cz/ or contact Ales Bucek (bucek.ales@gmail.com)

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Postdoc en genética evolutiva usando el veneno como modelo

Oferta compartida por Nuria

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in evolutionary genetics of venom

We are searching for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to run an evolutionary genetics experiment studying the molecular genetic underpinnings of evolvability using venom as a model. The fellowship will be for a period of three years and is affiliated with the Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis at the University of Oslo Department of Biosciences.

The person will be working in the Undheim group, where we are interested in questions in evolutionary biology that relate to how evolutionary innovations and novelties emerge and how they interact across levels of biological complexity. As relatively simple complex traits, venoms offer unique opportunities for studying molecular mechanisms underlying the ability of traits to respond to selection, i.e. their evolvability, which is currently a major focus of the group.

The successful candidate will be working mainly on the microevolutionary aspect of evolvability, studying the effects of trait integration and mutations on the evolvability and population-level divergence of venom and venom-associated molecular traits. The person will work in the interface between molecular evolution, evolutionary bioinformatics, and evolutionary quantitative genetics and use approaches such as analyses of venom- and non-venom-associated transcriptomic expression traits, venomics-guided gene regulatory network analyses, and analyses of mutation-accumulation experiments. Sampling and data analyses will be primarily based on from already collected samples or in-house lab cultures of lacewings, but the person will also have the opportunity to contribute to field-collection and breeding of lacewings as well as be involved in other aspects of studying venom evolvability.

The project will also involve collaboration with Prof. Thomas Hansen (CEES, UiO, Norway), Prof. Christophe Pélabon (NTNU, Norway), as well as other research groups both nationally and internationally.

We offer

• Salary NOK 544 400 – 563 500 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (position code 1352)
• Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement
• Professionally stimulating working environment
• Vibrant international academic environment
• Postdoctoral development programmes
• Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

Application deadline is 16th of April 2023, and preferred starting date is no later than 1st of September 2023.
 
For more information and instructions on how to apply, visit this link

For any other questions, please email Eivind Undheim: e.a.b.undheim@ibv.uio.no

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Investiga el origen de las extremidades de los vertebrados en este proyecto tan interesante

Oferta compartida por Nuria

Research Associate in Early Vertebrate Palaeontology

We seek a vertebrate palaeontologist or evolutionary biologist to collaborate on a NERC-funded project investigating the origin of vertebrate fins and girdles for up to 35 months. The origin of paired appendages is one of the 'holy grails' of vertebrate evolution but is a persistent evolutionary mystery. This project will use high-resolution tomography and 3D imaging to test theories about the anatomical origins of the pectoral girdle. The project will use comparative analyses of exceptionally preserved jawless and jawed fishes that demonstrate the earliest stages in the evolution of paired appendages.

The project is a NERC-funded collaboration between Dr Martin Brazeau (Imperial College), Dr Zerina Johanson (The Natural History Museum, UK), and Prof Matt Friedman (University of Michigan). A large body of tomographic data has already been generated to support this project and the candidate will form the basis for a series of detailed anatomical investigations, comparative specimen-based analyses, and phylogenetic studies.

This project represents an exciting opportunity to unify disparate strands of evidence from palaeontology, comparative anatomy, and comparative development, and will appeal to candidates with experience in any of these areas. The position will offer opportunities for research travel, support for conference attendance, and international collaboration, as well as career development.

Duties and responsibilities
You will be responsible for undertaking novel comparative anatomical and palaeontological study of exceptionally preserved early vertebrate fossils. You will be processing, visualising, and archiving these data and preparing imagery, figures, and interpretations which will result in collaborative development of new scientific publications and conference presentations. You will collaborate with the PI in the operation of the lab and will have opportunity to supervise students who are directly supporting your research objectives.

Essential requirements

• Hold a PhD (or equivalent) in vertebrate palaeontology or related field or a closely related discipline.
• Prior work with computed tomography and segmentation software (e.g., Mimics, Avizo, VG Studio)
• Have undertaken comparative morphological investigation
• Have conducted prior work with collections-based material
• Understanding of phylogenetic methods and their practical implementation

Desirable skills

• Expertise in early (Palaeozoic) vertebrates
• Ability to use graphical software (e.g., Adobe CC)
• Specimen illustration and/or digital modelling

Further Information
    The post is funded by NERC.
    The contract is full-time, up to 35 months.
    Salary: £43,093-50,834
    Location: Silwood Park

Interested candidates should apply online here. 
Jobs.ac link

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3 años de postdoc en genética ecológica y biología evolutiva de las algas

Oferta compartida por Nuria

A postdoctoral position (3 years, potentially renewable) is available in the laboratory of Olivier De Clerck at Ghent University (Belgium).

Your tasks consist of conducting research on ecological genetics and evolutionary biology of seaweed. Ongoing research topics include effects of life cycle variation on genome evolution and adaptive potential of seaweeds, genetics of local adaption and heritability of phenotypic traits. The successful candidate will have flexibility in designing their own project within the lab's general research area. You will also assist in teaching activities at the Bachelor's or Master's level, counseling Master's students in their exercises and dissertations (up to 30% of your time).

We are looking for an individual who is highly self-motivated and can work independently on a project that he or she will help develop. The successful candidate will have a strong background in evolutionary biology and ecological genetics. Applicants with experience in high-throughput DNA sequence data and genomics (genome assembly and annotation, resequencing) will be especially welcome. The working language in the laboratory is English. Dutch skills although helpful, are not essential.

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Olivier.DeClerck@UGent.be. Below you find a formal description of the position, eligibility criteria and info on the application procedure.

Career Opportunities: Post-doctoral assistant (25734)

YOUR TASKS

• At least 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in the domain of phycology.
• You will assist in teaching activities at the Bachelor's or Master's level, more specifically within the Phycology & Prostistology, Marine Genomics, Biodiversity Patterns, Ecosystem Functioning and Field Training Biological Research.
• You will counsel Master's students in their exercises, work placement and Master's dissertation.
• You will counsel doctoral students within the ongoing projects focused on the diversity, evolutionary and genetic research of seaweed.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a doctoral degree (Doctor of Science: Biology, or Doctor of Science: Biochemistry and Biotechnology, or Doctor of Science: Biochemistry, or Doctor of Science: Marine Sciences) or a subject considered relevant by the selection committee. For diplomas awarded outside the European Union, a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted. The degree requirements need to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment.
• You have already conducted research within the field of ecological genetics and evolutionary biology.
• You have distinguished yourself as a promising researcher during your doctorate.
• You are profoundly interested in coaching students in the Bachelor's, Master's and/or Advanced Master's programmes.
• You can present relevant scientific publications in (inter)national peer-reviewed academic journals that are widely disseminated.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a temporary appointment of 3 years. A second appointment of up to 3 years can follow, subject to a favourable evaluation of the first term.
• Even if you have already been appointed earlier (whether or not at another university and whether or not in the same field of discipline) in a first term of up to three years, you can apply.
• The second appointment does not have to be immediately connected to a first term.
• Your appointment will start on 1 May 2023 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP5. More information about our salary scales.
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe benefits (in Dutch).

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not sent through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field 'Cv': your cv and an overview of your relevant scientific (merged into one pdf file).
• In the field 'Cover letter': your application letter in pdf format.
• In the field 'Diploma': a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
• In the field 'Certificate of equivalence': only for diplomas awarded outside the European Union a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted. (This can be requested via www.naricvlaanderen.be/en). For diplomas awarded in the UK before January 31st of 2020, a certificate of equivalence is not required.
• As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

MORE INFORMATION
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Olivier De Clerck (Olivier.DeClerck@UGent.be, + 32 (0)9/264 85 00). Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read our FAQ or contact helpdesk (dpo@ugent.be - tel. 09/264 98 98).

Online application: https://www.ugent.be/en/work/applyonline-aap.htm

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Doctorado investigando las características determinantes de un clado para perdurar y diversificarse

Oferta compartida por Cristina

Research Scholarships


Biological Sciences: Swansea University Research Excellence Scholarships (SURES): Fully Funded PhD: The potential to persist and diversify using the shark phylogeny (RS227)

Closing date: 15 January 2023 (23:59 GMT)

Key Information


Fully Funded PhD Scholarship: Can the past predict the future? The potential to persist and diversify using the shark phylogeny

Funding provider: Swansea University

Subject areas: Biological Sciences

Project start date: 1 October 2023 (Enrolment open from mid-September)

Supervisors: Dr Catalina Pimiento (Swansea University and University of Zurich)
Dr Will Allen (Swansea University)
Professor Daniele Silvestro (University of Fribourg, Switzerland)

Aligned programme of study: PhD in Biological Sciences

Mode of study: Full-time

Diversity is unevenly distributed across the tree of life. What traits determine a clade’s capacity to persist and diversify? This PhD project will address this fundamental question using sharks as a model, taking advantage of their long evolutionary history and abundant fossil record, and building upon novel statistical and artificial intelligence methods. The specific objectives of this project include: a) to build a shark phylogeny using data on fossil and extant species; and b) to test the extent to which traits rooted in the deep time affect speciation and survival potential.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to learn Bayesian and deep learning methods by working alongside co-supervisor Professor Daniele Silvestro (University of Fribourg, Switzerland) and to do international fieldwork to expand an existing fossil shark dataset. Additionally, the student will be offered ample opportunities to learn from world-leading experts in palaeontology, ecology and conservation by participating in research retreats and symposia with different research groups and attending national and international meetings.

The successful candidate will: be highly motivated to pursue their research project;
have a background in biology, ecology, or palaeontology;
be willing to learn new methods in R or Python;
have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Non-essential but desirable criteria include experience in phylogenetic methods using R or Python and basic knowledge of shark biology.

Swansea University is pleased to offer fully-funded Swansea University Research Excellence Scholarships (SURES) for full-time doctoral students to its fifth cohort, commencing in October 2023.

Each SURES scholarship includes tuition fees and a stipend – reviewed annually at the UKRI standard rate – and a £1,000 annual training allowance to support immersive training experiences, conference attendance, engagement with industry and international collaborative opportunities.

Each scholarship is offered for a maximum period of three years; SURES students are expected to submit their theses within this timescale.

Applicants should be aware that faculty-based shortlisting panels are expected to sit in January 2023. Please note that shortlisting panels may contact candidates within this period. Interviews are expected to take place in the week commencing 30 January 2023.

Informal scholarship enquiries from applicants to prospective supervisors – prior to the application deadline – are warmly encouraged; please direct these to the relevant member/s of faculty staff.

Applicants must be able to begin their course of study in October 2023. As a cohort-based programme, deferral to an alternative enrolment window within the academic year or to another academic year is not permissible.

Eligibility


Candidates must have attained, or must be expected to attain, a first-class honours degree and/or a distinction at master’s level. Where applicants have multiple master’s degrees, a distinction must be held in the degree that is most relevant to the intended PhD study.
If you are currently studying for a master’s level qualification with an expected award date that is later than 01/10/2023, you should hold a minimum of an upper-second-class (2:1) honours degree.
You should be able to demonstrate a pass with a minimum grade average of at least 70% for your part-one master’s degree modules (the taught aspect of your master’s course rather than a research-focused dissertation) and submit your dissertation by no later than 30/09/2023.

English Language requirements: If applicable – IELTS 6.5 overall (with a score of at least 6.5 in each individual component) or equivalent that is recognised by Swansea University. Details on the Swansea University English Language entry policy can be found here.

Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is – at this time – open solely to applicants who are eligible to pay tuition fees at the UK (United Kingdom) rate, as defined by UKCISA regulations.

Please note that both the degree and language-proficiency entry requirements for SURES are higher than the baseline standard for entry that is stipulated for most of the PhD programmes at Swansea University.

NB: If you hold a non-UK degree, please see the Swansea University degree comparisons to find out if you meet the eligibility criteria.

If you have any questions regarding your academic or fee eligibility based on the above, please email pgrscholarships@swansea.ac.uk with the web-link to the scholarship(s) you are interested in.

Funding


This scholarship covers the full cost of UK tuition fees and an annual stipend of £17,668, reviewed annually at the UKRI standard rate.

Additional research expenses will also be available.

How to Apply


To apply, please complete your application online with the following information: Course choice – please select Biological Sciences / PhD / Full-time / 3 Year / October

In the event you have already applied for the above programme previously, the application system may issue a warning notice and prevent application, in this event, please email pgrscholarships@swansea.ac.uk where staff will be happy to assist you in submitting your application.
Start year – please select 2023
Funding (page 8) –‘Are you funding your studies yourself?’ – please select No
‘Name of Individual or organisation providing funds for study’ – please enter ‘RS227 - SURES7'

*It is the responsibility of the applicant to list the above information accurately when applying, please note that applications received without the above information listed will not be considered for the scholarship award.

One application is required per individual Swansea University led research scholarship award; applications cannot be considered listing multiple Swansea University led research scholarship awards.

As part of your online application, you MUST upload the following documents (please do not send these via email): CV
Degree certificates and transcripts (if you are currently studying for a degree, screenshots of your grades to date are sufficient)
A cover letter including a ‘Supplementary Personal Statement’ to explain why the position particularly matches your skills and experience and how you choose to develop the project.
Two references (academic or previous employer) on headed paper or using the Swansea University reference form. Please note that we are not able to accept references received citing private email accounts, e.g. Hotmail. Referees should cite their employment email address for verification of reference.
Evidence of meeting English Language requirement (if applicable).
Copy of UK resident visa (if applicable)

Informal enquiries are welcome, please contact Dr Catalina Pimiento (c.pimiento@swansea.ac.uk).

*External Partner Application Data Sharing – Please note that as part of the scholarship application selection process, application data sharing may occur with external partners outside of the University, when joint/co- funding of a scholarship project is applicable.

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Beca de 2500$ para empezar el doctorado en biología evolutiva

Oferta compartida por Cristina


R. C. Lewontin Early Award
 

About

The Society for the Study of Evolution (SSE) is pleased to announce the 2023 Graduate Research Excellence Grant (GREG) R. C. Lewontin Award competition. These awards offer up to $2,500 USD to assist students in the early stages of their PhD programs. These grants are part of the Graduate Research Excellence Grants award program.
Eligibility

Only PhD students in their first two years of their programs are eligible. Eligibility can be confirmed by the advisor or graduate director stating that the student is an early-stage doctoral student. Previous applicants to the GREG Rosemary Grant Advanced Award are no longer early in their programs, thus are ineligible to apply to the GREG R. C. Lewontin Early Award.

Student applicants must be members of SSE, and are advised to join SSE, if not already members, as soon as possible to facilitate their applications. To join, go to: https://payments.evolutionsociety.org/joinsse/.
SSE offers reduced or free membership fees for researchers in 152 countries and territories through the Global Membership Assistance Program.
Students who identify as racial or ethnic minorities, either in their country of origin or their country of residence, are eligible for free 2-year memberships through the SSE Membership Award.
Advisors who are SSE members can purchase 1-year Gift Memberships for their students for $10 USD.

Previous awardees of either GREG award may not re-apply. Previous applicants to the GREG R. C. Lewontin Award who were not selected for funding are welcome to re-apply if they still meet the other eligibility requirements.

This award is not limited to students in the United States.

Students do not have to be enrolled in an evolutionary biology program to apply, but proposals must address a topic in evolutionary biology.

Please direct any questions about eligibility to communications@evoutionsociety.org.


Funding

Funding is not limited to any particular aspect of research (but see FAQs below). Funds can be used to collect preliminary data (to pursue additional sources of support) or to enhance the scope of their research beyond current funding limits (e.g. by visiting additional field sites, or working at other labs). Recipients are not required to use the awarded funds by a certain time, and may deviate from any timeline described in their proposal.

Students should confirm that the proposed work is outside the scope of other funding held by either the student or their advisor.

Awards will range from $1,500 - $2,500 USD.

Indirect costs may not be charged to this award.


How to apply

Your research proposal, budget, and a letter from your advisor must be included in your application as a single file in .pdf format with one-inch margins (= 2.5 cm) and 12 point font.

The file must include: Research proposal, describing objectives, methods, significance, and schedule, (max. two single-spaced pages including literature cited and any figures and tables);
Budget (1 page; no justification necessary, just a clear budget);
Confirmation of eligibility as a signed letter from the thesis advisor or graduate director. This should include confirmation that the applicant is in the first two years of their Ph.D. program.

Note: This letter is *not* a letter of recommendation; only include the information requested.

Sample letter:
Dear Selection Committee,
This letter confirms that [Student Name] is eligible for the SSE GREG R. C. Lewontin Early Award. I am [Student Name]’s supervisor. [Student Name] is in the [first or second year] of their Ph.D. program.
Sincerely,
[Advisor/Graduate Director Name]


Research Proposal

In your research proposal, focus on convincing the awards committee of the importance of the question, how the funds will allow you to reach certain objectives, and how these objectives fit into your overall thesis schedule, while also demonstrating that the research is sufficiently independent that funds from your mentor cannot be applied.

Links to samples of successfully funded proposals are available on the award application form. Please note that these proposals are not meant to be prescriptive, and are not indicative of what proposals will be funded in the 2023 R. C. Lewontin award cycle. They are only meant to be examples of the structure and language used in previously successful proposals. These proposals are posted with permission of the authors. NOTE that these proposals only include the proposal and budget. Your proposal should also include the confirmation of eligibility as a signed letter from your thesis advisor or graduate director.

To access the application form and sample proposals, please follow the steps below.

Structure and length guidelines:

Background (250-500 words)
- Start with the big picture: What is the context of your proposed research? What is already known about this area of study?
- Summarize previous research in this field: What findings will your work build upon? What are the gaps in our knowledge that your research will try to answer?

Research Objective (100-150 words)
- State your specific hypothesis: What is your research question? What will you learn from this study? How will it address a gap in our knowledge of this field?

Methods (250-500 words)
- Data collection: What data will you collect, and how?
- Data analysis: How will you analyze your data?
- Connection to research objective: How will collecting these data allow you to answer your research question?

Significance/Impact (150-300 words)
- How does this research fit into your overall dissertation?
- What effect will these findings have on the field?
- How will this grant help you achieve your research goals?

References
- References may be submitted in any style or format, as long as it is consistent throughout the proposal.

Other notes:
- Use first-person singular pronouns (I, me, my, not we, us, our) to describe what you will do.
- Define any jargon terms that people outside of your specific area of research may not know.
- If possible, have someone else proofread your proposal to check for grammar and spelling errors.


Demographic Data Note

Beginning with the 2020 GREGs, SSE began requesting voluntary demographic information from award applicants in an effort to address bias and promote equity in awarding across multiple axes of diversity. Learn more about this process here.


Submitting Your Application: You must be an SSE member to access the application. To become a member or renew a lapsed membership, visit https://payments.evolutionsociety.org/joinsse/. (Tip: if you are joining SSE for the first time, you can ask your advisor to purchase a $10 gift membership for you.)
To access the application, go to http://awards.evolutionsociety.org.
In the top right corner of the page, log in with your SSE username and password.
Click the green “here” link where it says “Click here to see your current award options.”
Click “Submit new Proposal for 2023 R. C. Lewontin Early Award”.
Complete the form. All questions are required. Note that the form includes demographic questions. You may choose not to answer any of these by selecting “Prefer not to say.” Learn more about why we are collecting demographic data and how it will be used here.
Upload your proposal, budget, and note from your advisor as a single PDF (see instructions below).
To submit your application, click “Complete”.
To save your application and come back to it at a later time, click “Save.” If you click “Save”, be sure to come back to your application before the deadline and submit it by clicking “Complete”.
Whether you “Save” or “Complete” your application, you will receive an email at the address associated with your SSE membership (not necessarily the email address you provided on the Lewontin application form). This email will have a link to view and/or edit your application.

How to return to your application after clicking Save: Go to http://awards.evolutionsociety.org.
Click the green link where it says “Click here to see your current award options.”
Click “My Applications”.
Click the title of the application you wish to edit. Your application should appear.
At the top of your application, click “Actions.” A dropdown menu will appear. Click “Edit”.
Make any necessary changes.
The PDF you uploaded previously will not appear, even though it is saved. You do not need to do anything to keep your previous PDF. To upload a new PDF, click “Choose File” and upload a new PDF.
To submit your application, click “Complete.”
To save your application and come back to it at a later time, click “Save.” If you click “Save”, be sure to come back to your application before the deadline and submit it by clicking “Complete”.
Whether you “Save” or “Complete” your application, you will receive an email at the address associated with your SSE membership (not necessarily the email address you provided on the Lewontin application form).

You can edit your application even if you have submitted it (i.e. clicked “Complete”). To edit your application, follow the steps above and click “Update” after making any changes.

To tell if your application has been submitted, go to the My Applications page, where all your applications will be listed with their status. If your application has been submitted, there will be a green box next to your application title that says “Complete”. If your application has not yet been submitted, there will be an orange box next to your application title that says “In Progress”. Be sure to check that your application has the green “Complete” status before February 23.

You should receive an email confirmation of receipt of your materials within 72 hours. If you do not, please contact SSE-Manager@EvolutionSociety.org.

Please contact Kati Moore at communications@evolutionsociety.org with any questions about how to apply.

DEADLINE: February 15, 2023, 12:00 PM Noon Pacific Time (GMT-8:00)

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Un postdoc de lo más chulo observando y estudiando selección natural (análisis fenotípicos y morfológicos)

Oferta compartida por Nuria

A Postdoctoral Fellowship, funded for up to five years, is available within the Division of Evolutionary Ecology (http://www.ee.iee.unibe.ch/index_eng.html) led by Professor Catherine (Katie) Peichel at the University of Bern, Switzerland on a recently funded Swiss National Science Foundation project “FITNESS: Forward-In-Time Natural Experimental Study of Selection”. In this project, we have put over 10,000 stickleback fish into eight empty lakes in Alaska. Using whole-genome sequencing data from these founding fish and knowledge about the ecology of the lakes, we will determine whether the genotypes and the phenotypes of the fish change in a repeatable and predictable way over eight generations.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will be responsible for leading the phenotypic axis of the project, which will involve yearly fieldwork in Alaska, phenotypic analyses of thousands of fish, and sophisticated multivariate analyses. This project is being carried out in collaboration with Rowan Barrett and Andrew Hendry (McGill University, Canada) and Dan Bolnick (University of Connecticut, USA), and the Postdoctoral Fellow will have an opportunity for extended visits to these collaborating groups. The Postdoctoral Fellow will also work closely with a Bioinformatician in the Division of Evolutionary Ecology, who will be responsible for leading the genomic axis of the project.

The Division of Evolutionary Ecology is a dynamic, international, and interdisciplinary group. We are part of the Institute of Ecology and Evolution at the University of Bern in Switzerland. The Institute currently has seven research divisions spanning a broad range of research in ecology and evolution including conservation biology, behavioural ecology, aquatic and terrestrial ecology, population and evolutionary genomics, and evolutionary theory. Across these divisions, there is a shared interest in the mechanisms that underlie adaptation to changing environments. The Postdoctoral Fellow will have ample opportunities for interactions and collaborations with an international community of graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and professors. The University of Bern is situated near the heart of the beautiful old city, and the quality of life in Bern is very high.

Candidates must be highly motivated and creative, able to work both independently and collaboratively, and have a strong background in evolutionary biology, morphological analyses, and multivariate statistical analyses. Experience in fieldwork and/or knowledge of aquatic ecosystems is a plus. Candidates must have excellent written and spoken communication skills in English, which is the working language of our institute. A PhD is required. This position is open to applicants worldwide. We are committed to increasing diversity, equity and inclusiveness in evolutionary biology and especially encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

The starting date for the Postdoctoral Fellow is as early as 1 February 2023. The Postdoctoral Fellow must be available for fieldwork in Alaska from 25 May to 10 June 2023. The starting salary is approximately 88,000 CHF (dependent on experience) and includes social security contributions.

Applicants must submit one merged PDF file that includes a letter of motivation, a CV, names of two referees who have agreed to provide a letter if contacted, and copies of relevant publications and/or preprints by 5 December 2022 to Prof. Catherine Peichel: catherine.peichel@unibe.ch

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Se busca personal técnico (campo + gestión de datos) para unirse a un proyecto ERC entre Austria y Pirineos

Oferta compartida por Nuria

We seek a Research Technician, funded by an ERC Advanced Grant: "Understanding the evolution of continuous genomes" to Nick Barton. The group studies evolutionary genetics, especially spatial structure and speciation; much of its work is based on a long-term study of a hybrid zone in the Pyrenees, between populations of snapdragons (Antirrhinum) that differ in flower colour. The Research Technician will support this project by organising fieldwork, and managing samples and data in Austria. They will have good opportunities to take relevant training, e.g. via courses offered by the Graduate School.

- Full Time (40h/w)
- Klosterneuburg (Vienna), Austria
- € 2,289 gross/month (14 times a year) ' contract initially 2 years (extension possible)

Your profile
- University degree in a relevant field, eg biology, physics or statistics
- Enthusiasm for evolutionary biology
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and reliability for organizing fieldwork
- Proficiency in handling data
- Valid driving licence
- Fluent Spanish or Catalan highly desirable
- Flexibility ' You will spend approx. 4-6 weeks per year in the Pyrenees

Applications should be made here:
https://ist.ac.at/en/job/?title=Research+Technician+focusing+on+field+sampling+%2F+Research+Group+Barton

Further information

https://bartongroup.pages.ist.ac.at/

Surendranadh, P., Arathoon, L., Field, D.L., Pickup, M.,
Baskett, C.A., Barton, N.H. 2022. Estimating inbreeding
depression in a long-term study of snapdragons. Genetics
https://academic.oup.com/genetics/article/221/3/iyac083/6594117

or contact nick.barton@ist.ac.at

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Ecología y biología molecular: Proyecto europeo monitoreando fauna

Oferta compartida por Cristina


Junior Researcher | Ecology and Molecular Biology

The work will be conducted within the framework of the European project Biodiversity Genomics Europe (BGE). Deadline: September 15, 2022

Reference: BIOPOLIS 2022-48
Scientific area: Biological Sciences (Ecology and Molecular Biology)


Association BIOPOLIS is opening a call for one Junior Researcher position, in the framework of the project Biodiversity Genomics Europe (BGE; Grant Agreement - project 101059492). BGE is a Horizon Europe collaborative project funded through the Horizon Europe programme that aims to accelerate the use of genomic data for biodiversity genomics endeavours across Europe. The consortium consists of 33 partners, with an overall budget of 21M€, and a duration of 42 months. The successful candidate will develop work in the fields of ecology and molecular biology, carrying out tasks related to the organization and implementation of field work, collection and processing of biological samples, the analysis of data, and the production of reports and scientific papers.


The contracting institution, Association BIOPOLIS, is a private, non-profit organization, which was created in the scope of the project "BIOPOLIS - Teaming to Upgrade Excellence in Environmental Biology, Ecosystem Research, and AgroBiodiversity” (2019-2027), with direct EC funding of 15 M€ and a similar amount by CCDR Norte. BIOPOLIS aims to support the upgrade of the research unit CIBIO – Research Centre in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources to a Centre of Excellence in Environmental Biology, Ecosystem Research, and AgroBiodiversity, through a teaming with a leading scientific institution, the University of Montpellier (France), and with the participation of a business partner, the Porto Business School (PBS – University of Porto, Portugal). CIBIO conducts world-class research in the fields of biodiversity and evolution, hosting more than 30 research groups, which include nearly 200 researchers, and over 100 MSc and PhD students, from across the world. The Centre has state-of-the-art ecology and molecular laboratories and conducts research projects on a global scale, offering great opportunities for multidisciplinary research. Association BIOPOLIS is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer, offering attractive conditions and benefits.


1. SCIENTIFIC AREA:
Biological Sciences (Ecology and Molecular Biology)


2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES:
We expect to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated researcher from any nationality, with a PhD in biology or related fields, who will be integrated into a large consortium of top research institutions. Previous experience and a solid background in ecology and molecular analysis of DNA metabarcoding data are desirable, particularly in the fields of entomology and biomonitoring. Extensive experience in fieldwork, driving license, and experience in off road driving conditions are valued. Experience in designing and implementing insect monitoring and community ecology studies is also desirable. Candidates should have a good publication record in this area, strong networking skills, be good communicators, and speak and write English fluently. Experience in public engagement activities will also be valued.
In cases where the PhD/doctorate degree was awarded by a foreign higher education institution, the said degree must comply with the provisions of Decree-Law no. 66/2018 of 16th August until the signature of the contract.


3. WORK PLAN
The researcher will join the BIOPOLIS-CIBIO team within the framework of the European project Biodiversity Genomics Europe (BGE), which aims to accelerate the use of genomic science to enhance understanding of biodiversity, monitor biodiversity change, and guide interventions to address its decline, as well as:
1. Arthropod community sampling and the application of DNA metabarcoding technologies to understand biodiversity responses to ecological restoration, the ecological intensification of agriculture, and other natural and anthropogenic drivers;
2. Carry out field sampling for the collection of samples, prepare samples for DNA barcoding and DNA metabarcoding, and analyse the data collected;
3. Network with other researchers and collaborate in writing technical reports and scientific publications;
4. Wider public engagement via participation in citizen science activities;
5. The work will be developed under the scientific supervision of Dr. Pedro Beja.


4. APPLICABLE LEGISLATION
Decree-Law no. 57/2016 of August 29th, amended by Law 57/2017 and Regulatory Decree No. 11- A / 2017 which approved the doctorate hiring regime destined to stimulate scientific and technological employment for all knowledge areas (RJEC); Portuguese Labour Code, approved by Law no. 7/2009, of 12 February, in its actual form.


5. WORK PLACE
The work will be carried out mostly at the headquarters of BIOPOLIS-CIBIO, Campus de Vairão, Rua Padre Armando Quintas, n.º7, 4485-661 Vairão, Portugal. The work will also involve field work, as well as attendance of meetings, both in Portugal and abroad.


6. DURATION OF THE CONTRACT
The researcher will sign a work contract for a non-fixed term, associated with the execution of the Horizon Europe project BGE (GA 101059492). The contract will start as soon as possible after the selection process, but not later than the 1st of November 2022, except if agreed otherwise with the successful candidate.


7. SALARY
The Junior Researcher position has a monthly salary of 2,153.94Euros, in accordance with national guidelines and the level 33, Tabela de Remuneração Única (TRU), approved by Order no. 1553-C/2008 of December 31st.


8. SELECTION METHODS
The ranking of candidates will result from a documental appreciation of the Curriculum vitae (40%), previous experience of the applicant relevant to the project and work plan (40%), and motivation letter (20%). Candidate final classification system shall be given based on a scale 0 to 100.
The jury will interview a short list of up to three candidates ranked according to the scores of the documental evaluation, aiming at obtaining clarifications and explanations about the curricular elements and additional information as well as to evaluate the attitude profile and motivation of the candidate. The final score of each jury member will be obtained by a weighed average of the scores obtained in the documental evaluation and the interview, with each component worth 50% of the final score.
The jury may not award the position if the expected quality and requirements of candidates are not fulfilled.


9. COMPOSITION OF THE JURY:
President of the jury: Pedro Beja
Vogal: Sónia Ferreira
Vogal: Vanessa Mata
Substitute: Dr. José Melo-Ferreira


10. FORM OF ADVERTISING AND NOTIFICATION OF THE RESULTS
The results will be sent to the candidates by e-mail. The candidates have a 10-working day term in which to contest the decision, if they so wish, as provided for in the "Código do Procedimento Administrativo." After the eventual collection of reference letters and interviews, the results will be communicated by e-mail to the candidates. The jury reserves the right not to assign the work contract if none of the candidates meet all the requirements and match the desired profile.


11. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION AND HOW TO APPLY
Candidates must submit their application by filing the required information and supporting documentation, in a digital form (PDF format), through the electronic address http://www.cibio.pt. Applications will be accepted from 1st August 2022 to 15th September 2022. The application must be formalized compulsorily by submitting at the http://www.cibio.pt the following documents (all documents in the English language and PDF format):
(i) Detailed Curriculum Vitae in English (max 5 pages) including the e-mail address and phone number of the candidate.
(ii) Motivation Letter (max 2 pages) that includes a brief description of research experience and why the candidate feels suitable for the announced position.
(iii) Copy of required certificates.
(iv) Other relevant document.


12. NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL ACCESS POLICY
The Association BIOPOLIS is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment. This means that the Association BIOPOLIS actively promotes employees and applicants to a policy of non-discrimination and equal access, in which no applicant may be privileged, benefited, prejudiced, or deprived of any right or exempt from any duty, namely, sex, age, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, ancestry, family status, economic situation, education, origin or social condition, reduced work capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, political or ideological beliefs, union membership, or any other legally protected factor.Under the terms of Decree-Law 29/2001, February 3rd, the disabled candidate is given preference in equal ranking, which takes precedence over any other legal choice. Candidates must provide proof of their degree of disability, the type of disability, and the means of communication/expression to be used in the selection process under the decree’s terms

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Postdoc en Brasil, investigando diversidad de roedores neotropicales 🐀

Oferta compartida por Nuria

Postdoctoral fellowship opportunity for Evolutionary Biologists: Diversification rates and adaptive radiation on Neotropical rodents.

The Laboratorio de Mamíferos, Departamento de Ciências Biologicas, Escola Superior de Agricultura "Luiz de Queiroz", Universidade de Sao Paulo, coordinated by Alexandre Reis Percequillo, is housing the FAPESP Thematic Project "Diversity of Neotropical rodents (Rodentia: Sciuridae, Cricetidae, Echimyidae): origin, evolution and biogeography" for the next five years, and is offering an opportunity of postdoctoral fellowship for Brazilian or foreign applicants, who has completed a PhD in Life Sciences (Zoology, Ecology, Genetics or Biology) no more than six years before the start of this scholarship.

The project "Diversification rates and adaptive radiation on Neotropical rodents" aims to understand the evolutionary history of distinct families of rodents (e.g., Cricetidae, Echimyidae, Sciuridae) through macroevolutionary and biogeographic analysis, employing genomic data and a comprehensive taxonomic and geographic coverage. We aim to integrate data already generated in the Laboratorio de Mamíferos for different groups of rodents (UCEs, AHE, ddRADSeq, SANGER) with new data to be generated on this project from samples to be collected in field and museums, and to establish phylogenomic hypothesis that will be the basis of subsequent time divergence estimates, biogeographic analyses, ancestral reconstructions and macroevolutionary analyses.

Contract period and starting date.
The scholarship lasts 24 months with possibility of extension for up to 12 additional months (twice, totaling 48 months of research in Brazil), plus 12 months of research abroad (upon approval from FAPESP). The expectation is to start the activities of this project in October or November, 2022.

Conditions:

1. The candidate must have completed a PhD no more than six years before the start of the scholarship;
2. The scholarship requires full dedication to the research project (except under the conditions described in resolution PR 13/2009 of July 15, 2009);
3. The grantee may not have any formal or informal employment, nor receive, during the period of the fellowship, a scholarship from another entity, salary or remuneration derived from the exercise of activities of any nature;
4. For the implementation of the scholarship the selected candidate must present all documentation required by FAPESP; For more details, go to: http://www.fapesp.br/270.

Benefits:
Monthly income (tax-free) of R$ 8,479.20 (Brazilian currency), plus 15% of the annual value for expenses related to research (Research funds);
Financial support for expenses on travel and installation may be requested for the grantee and the merits will be analyzed by FAPESP upon acceptance of the concession;

Applications.
The submission deadline is September 23, 2022, 18:00, Brasilia time zone (BRT or UTC-3). Registration exclusively by the following e-mail: percequillo@usp.br. Include the subject "Postdoctoral Rodent Diversity project", followed by your name, and send the following files in PDF format:

1. A cover letter (maximum of 2 pages), written in English, explaining your motivations and emphasizing your previous experience in the area of expertise of this proposal;
2. A summarized CV including published papers attesting your skills and capacity to develop this proposal;
3. Two letters of recommendation that should be send by the person providing the letter (not the candidate) directly to the email above;
4. A PD research proposal considering the aims mentioned in this notice, following FAPESP instructions, available at http://www.fapesp.br/270.
5. The Laboratorio de Mamíferos values and encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the academy, such as women, people of color, the LGBTQ+ community members, and other marginalized groups.

Selection:
The applicants will be selected based on their CVs (experience in the research area of the project and number and quality of the publications) and on the cover letters and letters of support. Pre-selected applicants will be invited to an online interview. The selected candidate must submit the necessary documents for the FAPESP scholarship application within 15 days after approval.

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Posiciones de postdoc y asistente de investigación para el estudio del origen y la evolución de anfibios y reptiles de Melanesia

Oferta compartida por Nuria

Western Melanesia-including New Guinea-sits at the crossroads of Asia and Australia and is one of the most interesting, puzzling, and understudied hyper diverse regions on Earth. Clarifying how tectonic movements have sundered or joined different Melanesian landforms in the past several million years is key to understanding the origins of this biotic diversity. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be a major participant in helping to investigate how the diversity and evolutionary history of the five major geological landforms that comprise most of western Melanesia have impacted evolution of that region's biota and to identify those ancient insular landmasses critical in generating the lineages that colonised and radiated across New Guinea, Australia, and/or insular Asia. The project will investigate evolutionary relationships among the region's reptiles and amphibians to address these questions. The research will help to replace the outdated, unidirectional "out-of-New-Guinea" model for origins of Pacific biodiversity with a more dynamic and nuanced understanding that ancient, yet under-appreciated, land areas in Melanesia have long been important in shaping biotic evolution in the broader region. The project will use a combination of traditional sequencing methods alongside sequencing of ultra-conserved elements (or similar) from fresh and historic museum samples (aka archival DNA) and analyse these data with respect to new geological models to be generated by a project partner.

We are seeking to appoint a postdoctoral research associate to study the Origins of Western Melanesian Herpetological Diversity on a 36-month, fixed-term contract. This project is funded by a joint NERC-NSF grant to Dr Simon Maddock (University of Wolverhampton, UK) and Dr Fred Kraus (University of Michigan, USA). The position will be based in the School of Sciences at the University of Wolverhampton, UK; with some time spent in the USA and Papua New Guinea. The successful applicant will possess the skills and knowledge to contribute to research, dissemination, and knowledge exchange as part of the project.

You will have completed a PhD in biological sciences or an equivalent subject, have experience of laboratory and phylogenetic methods, and have disseminated research in international scientific journals and conferences. During your tenure, you will be responsible for collecting tissue samples in Papua New Guinea (particularly on Bougainville, Solomon Island Archipelago), generating sequence data (Sanger and sequence capture), analysing data, disseminating research, and co-supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students. Good communication and organisational skills are essential attributes.

For more details and to apply please see https://jobs.wlv.ac.uk/vacancy/postdoctoral-research-associate-in-origins-of-western-melanesian-diversity-496367.html


We are seeking to appoint a research assistant to help study the Origins of Western Melanesian Diversity on a 24-month, fixed-term contract. This project is funded by a joint NERC-NSF grant to Dr Simon Maddock (University of Wolverhampton, UK) and Dr Fred Kraus (University of Michigan, USA). The position will be based in the School of Sciences at the University of Wolverhampton, UK. You will possess the skills and knowledge to generate high-quality molecular sequence data.

You will have completed an MSc in biological sciences or an equivalent subject and have experience of molecular and phylogenetic methods. You will be responsible for generating sequence data (Sanger and sequence capture), analysing data, co-supervising lab work by undergraduate and postgraduate students, and, if interested, disseminating research. Good communication and organisational skills are essential attributes.

For more details and to apply please see https://jobs.wlv.ac.uk/vacancy/research-assistant-in-herpetological-genomics-496360.html

For an informal discussion about the positions, please contact Simon Maddock (s.maddock@wlv.ac.uk).

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Puesto permanente como asistente de proyectos en la Universidad de Lund

Oferta compartida por Nuria

The research group of Dr. Feiner and Prof. Uller (http://feiner-uller-group.se/) at the Department of Biology of Lund University is recruiting a project assistant. The group conducts research across a wide range of topics in evolutionary biology, including evolutionary and conservation genomics, developmental genetics, evolutionary developmental biology (evo-devo), and evolutionary ecology.

Work duties
The project assistant is expected to provide general and specific support for projects in the research group. Specific tasks include to:

• Carry out basic molecular biology lab work (DNA extraction, library preparation for NGS, PCR, etc.).
• Manage sample collections and organize digital data management.
• Carry out aspects of data collection in the field or laboratory.
• Contribute to animal husbandry.
• Participate in basic bioinformatic data analyses (e.g., SNP calling) using existing pipelines.
• Support administration of the research group.
• Participate in lab management and maintenance.

Qualifications
Appointment to this project assistant position requires that the applicant has a MSc or PhD in a relevant field of biology, such as evolutionary biology. The profile of the applicant is expected to match the work duties outlined above.

Specific requirements:

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent practical skills in molecular and/or developmental biology.
• A minimum of basic experience with bioinformatic analyses, including with NGS data.
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Problem-solving attitude, excellent communication skills, and an eagerness to facilitate the research of others.
• Basic experience with animal care.

Other merits:

• Swedish language skills are advantageous
• Research experience in a field close to the research of the group is advantageous
• Prior experience of working with lizards is advantageous

All qualifications, merits and skills should be supported by documentation. We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen research support within the unit/department, as well as contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment
This is a full-time, permanent employment. A probation period of 6 months will be applicable. Informal inquiries before applying are welcome (nathalie.feiner@biol.lu.se).

Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:

• Motivation letter describing past experience with research and research support, and statement of interest (max. 2 pages).
• CV, including a list of publications.
• Names, relation to and contact information of two professional references.
• Copy of the MSc or doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that ought to be considered.

More information an how to apply can be found here: https://lu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:528137/type:job/where:4/apply:1

Deadline for application: 01 Sep 2022

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Dos puestos para estudiar la ecofisiología, ecología y evolución de estas salamandras

Oferta compartida por Cristina

Check out the opportunities listed below and please contact Dr. Muñoz with questions!

Lab and Data Manager
The Muñoz Lab at Yale University in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology is currently seeking Lab/Data Manager to assist with the management of data, salamander husbandry, ecophysiological experiments, and research personnel. Review of applications will begin July 15, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.

NSF Funded Postdoctoral Position
The Muñoz Lab in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at Yale University is seeking to hire a postdoctoral researcher. The postdoc will be hired under the auspices of a NSF grant to study the ecophysiology, spatial ecology, and evolution of lungless salamanders. This is a collaborative project with Dr. Eric Riddell (Iowa State University). Please see the full advertisement below.


Graduate Students
We are always looking for enthusiastic and motivated students to join the lab!

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Dos plazas de postdoc en el Instituto de Biología Evolutiva de Barcelona

Oferta compartida por Cristina

The Institute of Evolutionary Biology seeks: Postdoctoral Fellows (2 positions)

The Institute of Evolutionary Biology (IBE) is a joint Institute of the Spanish National
Research Council (CSIC) and the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) located in Barcelona city.
IBE research is focused on the processes and mechanisms that generate biodiversity and
on understanding the genetic basis of evolution. IBE is a center member of Barcelona
Biomedical Research Park (PRBB).
Description Group/Unit
About the Metazoa Phylogenomics Lab:
The overarching goal of the lab is to understand how animals reshape their genomes to
generate their vast diversity and to adapt to the different environments. For that, we
generate and interrogate genomic, transcriptomic and proteomic data through the lens of
phylogenomics. Our interest often transcends the level of phylum to understand animal
genome evolution at a macroevolutionary scale. The lab is part of the Biodiversity
Program at IBE. We are committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and friendly
working environment for all staff and students, as well as promoting your personal and
career development.
Project description:
These positions are funded by an ERC Starting Grant to shed light on the genomic basis of
terrestrialization.
Land animal evolution: genomic landmarks on the path to terrestrial life (SEA2LAND) All animals share a common origin: a marine one. To conquer land from marine environments, animals radically changed the way they breathe, reproduce, move or smell. And they did it multiple times in the history of Earth, with terrestrial animals massively outnumbering aquatic ones. Understanding terrestrialization is therefore key to comprehending animal biodiversity and biological adaptation. Despite the relevance of such an episode, the genetic underpinnings orchestrating terrestrialization in animals are largely unexplored. The project will test the hypothesis that animals are equipped with a highly plastic ‘terrestrialization genetic toolkit’ that facilitated their adaptation to the extreme environmental conditions in terrestrial ecosystems. We will focus on two pivotal questions: which genes facilitated life on land and how do they differ between aquatic and terrestrial animals? and how did animals reshape their genomes to adapt to dry land? Moreover, we will study two case examples of critical processes common to all terrestrial animals -breathing and protection against UV light- to illuminate what molecular and biochemical changes allowed terrestrial animals to breathe and repair their DNA after UV light damage. To achieve this, we will (i) identify the gene repertoire orchestrating the extreme physiological and metabolic changes in aquatic and terrestrial lineages, (ii) characterize the dynamics of these genes to understand the role of gene loss, duplications and horizontal gene transfer, and (iii) discover the adaptive mutations that led respiratory pigments and DNA repair proteins to gain their functions via molecular engineering techniques to resurrect their ancestral ‘paleophenotypes’. This project will deliver fundamental insights into a core question in evolutionary biology: what shaped the land animal genetic toolkit. Furthermore, it will provide insights into the evolution of key proteins relevant to human health and industry.
About the positions
We are seeking to appoint two postdoctoral fellows with expertise in at least one of the
following fields:
(i) Evolutionary genomics / Computational biology
(ii) Proteomics / Protein engineering
(iii) Single cell ‘omics’ / Spatial transcriptomics
We are also open to recrute scientists with other profiles to explore transdisciplinary research venues. If your profile does not match these areas but you are very excited aboutvthe project, please feel free to apply as well and describe in your motivation letter howvyou could contribute to the project, or feel free to contact me directly to chat about it.
Candidates requisites are as follows:
- PhD in evolutionary biology, computational biology, bioinformatics or a related
field, or a Masters degree with at least 3 years of experience.

- Excellent programming skills in languages commonly used in bioinformatics (eg,
Python or R)(if interested in evolutionary genomics/computational biology
position), and/or
- Proven wet lab or analytical skills in proteomics, protein engineering and/or single
cell ‘omics’ or spatial transcriptomics.
- Creative mindset.
- High motivation and efficiency; ability to work independently and as part of a
team.
- Proficiency in English (oral and written).

What do we offer?
- The position is available for an initial period of 12 months, with the possibility of
further renewal for a total duration of 2 or 3 years.
- Starting date is expected in September - December 2022 or as soon as possible
afterwards.
- Salary depending on experience and qualifications.
- Location in Barcelona (Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta, 37 – 49)

Application process
If you are interested in the position, please send your CV and motivation letter to this link:
https://forms.gle/BtUx29VwhJNh7gwQA. Please include name and contact information of
three references.
IMPORTANT: Please name your documents as follows: ‘CV_your_name.pdf’ and
‘Motivation_letter_your_name.pdf’. Please include name and contact information of
three references.

The application deadline is 31th May 2022. The deadline has been extended to 15th June 2022. Interviews will be held in early June either in person or via video conference depending on travel needs and current restrictions; no particular preference will be given to candidates who are able to interview in person.
If you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact Rosa Fernández
(rmfernandezgarcia00@gmail.com).

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Doctorado estudiando la evolución visual de las arañas y como afecta a su comportamiento

Oferta compartida por Cristina

Research assistant (PhD student) (f/m/d)

Our Mission: Discovering and describing life and earth - with people, through dialogue.


The Museum für Naturkunde Berlin (MfN) is an excellent and integrated research museum of the Leibniz Association with an international reputation and globally connected research infrastructure. MfN is active in three closely interlinked fields: collection-based research, collection development, and research-based public and educational outreach. Over the next ten years, the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin will build up a science campus for nature and society in the centre of Berlin as science hub, together with the Humboldt Universität zu Berlin. New laboratories and workplaces for cutting-edge research will be established. One of the world's most comprehensive natural history collections with over 30 million objects will be housed in state of the art buildings as well as fully digitized. The implementation of the so-called Zukunftsplan (future plan), funded with a total of 660 million euros from the Federal Government and the State of Berlin, strongly relies on interdisciplinary national and international partners. Become part of our team.


Position: Research assistant (PhD student) (f/m/d)

Work schedule: Part time 65% (equivalent to 25 hours and 37 minutes per week)

Duration: External funding, at the earliest possible date, for a period of 24 months; an extension to maximum 42 months is pending on the release of funds

Salary level:
E 13 TV-L

Code:
53/ 2022


Project Description:


Funded by the Emmy Noether Programme of the DFG, the MultiplEye Lab is investigating the function and evolution of many-eyed visual systems in animals. The project uses selected model organisms, including spiders, molluscs and echinoderms, to explore the fundamental principles that govern how and why these unusual visual systems arise. Using a combination of comparative morphology, neuroethology, developmental and molecular biology, we want to understand how animals collect and combine multiple streams of information simultaneously, how this relates to their ecology, and what shapes the evolution of their visual systems. This position will use synchrotron scans and phylogenetic methods to explore how spider visual systems have evolved, and how changes to morphology are likely to affect visual function.


Responsibilities:
Scientific research into the function and evolution of vision in spiders

3D reconstruction of the visual system, or parts thereof, using tomographic techniques (micro-CT, synchrotron tomography)

Reconstruct the evolution of vision in spiders using phylogenetic comparative methods, geometric morphometrics, functional data and, if necessary, exemplary fossils

Research visits, including use of synchrotron tomography to study eye structure

Publication of results in scientific journals

Presentation of results at scientific conferences

Requirements: Completed undergraduate degree in Biology

Knowledge of, or interest in, animal visual systems

Knowledge of, or interest in, phylogenetic methods and macroevolution

Knowledge of R and/or Python, or the ability to learn

Knowledge of 3D modelling programs such as Amira, Volume Graphics, or the ability to learn

Independence and organization

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Excellent English language skills, spoken and written

Application Deadline: 31/05/2022

Special Notes:

In support of equal rights applications from qualified women are particularly welcome. Handicapped individuals will be given preference in cases of identical qualifications.


We look forward to receiving your application with the usual documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae, certificates) by 31.05.2022, preferably via our online application portal.

For information on the application procedure, please contact recruiting@mfn.berlin.

Further Informations

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