Associate Professors of biodiversity conservation, natural resources and/or data science in Tokio

 Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT) invites applications for one (1) associate professor for the tenure-track position in the field of natural environment conservation and data science. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong publication record and evidence of ability to conduct original research together with willingness to collaborate with existing facility members. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research focuses on conservation of biodiversity and ecosystems, and sustainable use of natural resources. The tenure-track period is five years. The appointee will be affiliated to the Institute of Agriculture and will run their independent research laboratory as a Principal Investigator. The appointee who makes outstanding achievements during the tenure-track period will be promoted to tenured position. The appointee will receive favorable treatment in the allocation of start-up funds for the initial launch of their laboratory, administrative support, etc. Furthermore, an environment in which they can focus on their research is provided with fewer duties in teaching and administrative work during the tenure-track period. They are expected to give lectures in their field of expertise at the affiliated department and graduate school and to supervise graduate students for their thesis research. Tenure reviews are conducted in the third and fifth years of the tenure-track period by the review committee. If the evaluation indicates that the appointee is appropriate, they will be promoted to tenured position. If they makes a significant achievement, they may be promoted to the tenured position in the third year. Evaluation criteria will be established within six months after the appointment. As described below, salary and benefits of this tenure-track appointee is about the same as tenured faculty with similar ranks.

For details please visit: https://www.tuat.ac.jp/en/outline/kyousyoku/kyouin/20240930_02_en.html

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Dos ofertas de asistente de profesor/lector en la Universidad de Helsinki

University Lecturer in Genetics


Professor or Assistant/Associate Professor in Biochemistry

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Varios puestos para trabajar en el centro de Ecología y Conservación en UK

Oferta compartida por Cristina

Professor or Associate Professor, Lectureship or Senior Lectureship in Ecology or Conservation Science


Salary

Associate Professors / Professors are offered a Competitive package.

The starting salary for Lecturers will be from £40,745, per annum, on Grade (F).

The starting salary for Senior Lecturers will be from £48,423, per annum, on grade (G) depending on qualifications and experience.

The Centre for Ecology and Conservation delivers world-class research and education on the ecology, evolution and conservation of natural systems and biodiversity. We foster an inclusive and collaborative academic community, valuing individuals as stakeholders in the success of the Department, University and themselves. Our Subject Groupings are Ecology & Conservation, Behaviour, Evolution, Marine and Microbiology. The University of Exeter ranks in the top 10, worldwide, for the quality of its Ecology research (ARWU 2022).

Due to continued growth and success, we seek to build our department in line with the University of Exeter’s “Greener, Healthier, Fairer” Strategy 2030. We have two opportunities that will be based on our beautiful campus in Cornwall, where we have sector-leading facilities including our Environment and Sustainability Institute.

Professor or Associate Professor in Ecology or Conservation Science

We are looking for an innovative researcher and educator, to join our department. We welcome applicants in the broad field of Ecology and Conservation to pursue research that aligns with our strengths as well as contributing to our undergraduate and postgraduate education programmes. As a key senior member of the department, you will be required to provide academic leadership and mentoring.

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Lectureship or Senior Lectureship

We are looking for an accomplished and highly motivated Education & Research Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, with expertise in the broad field of Ecology and Conservation. You will ideally have a particular interest in supervising research projects relevant to MSc programmes.

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For the lectureships / senior lectureships we can make appointments ranging from people seeking their first substantial academic post to those more well established.

Similarly, for the professorial role we can appoint someone seeking their first Chair appointment, or a more established person.

OR:

These posts are available to researchers and educators at all stages of their academic careers, from those seeking their first substantial academic post to world-famous professors. Candidates are welcome to discuss their eligibility for the various positions by contacting:

Professor Dave Hodgson, Head of Department, D.J.Hodgson@exeter.ac.uk or

Sarah Hodge, Deputy Head of Department, Sarah.J.Hodge@exeter.ac.uk.

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Trabaja en ADN ambiental de criptógamas (líquenes, briófitas, algas y hongos) árticas y alpinas

Oferta compartida por Nuria

At The Arctic University Museum of Norway (UM) a position as Associate Professor is available within cryptogam (bryophytes, lichens, fungi) science. The position is affiliated to the newly established Norwegian Centre for Arctic Ecosystem Genomics (ArcEcoGen).

ArcEcoGen research focus the research on the combined effect of humans, climate, and biota on northern ecosystem dynamics in the past, present, and future using environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques. A key goal of ArcEcoGen is to build up a diverse, rigorous, and internationally leading research group in ecosystem genomics. The Museum's large scientific collections used for research and for generating DNA reference libraries includes ~40 000 specimens of fungi, 23 000 lichens, 24 000 bryophytes, and 3500 algae. Our collections also include sediment samples from arctic and alpine lakes as well as DNA extracts from sediments and organisms. We also have fully equipped laboratories and infrastructure for recovery and analyses of modern, ancient, and eDNA, as well as field equipment for sediment coring. We are currently recruiting PhDs, Post Docs, and associate professors as a part of a recent Aurora Centre funding award.

The position is expected to develop a research program within eDNA of cryptogams with a focus on northern ecosystems. Further, the position holder will be curator of our cryptogam collection and participate in outreach, administration, and some teaching. It is expected that the position holder will participate in research group collaboration and professional networks nationally and internationally and will obtain external funding from national and international funding agencies (e.g., RCN/EU).

You will conduct research and will be in charge of maintaining and developing the Museum's scientific collection of cryptogams.

For more details about the position and the application process visit: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/221510/associate-professor-in-cryptogam-studies

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Posición de associate professor en biología y evolución molecular

Oferta compartida por Nuria


The Department of Ecology and Genetics at the University of Uppsala is a dynamic and highly international academic environment with staff and students from all over the world. Our research interests are broad, ranging from evolutionary ecology and genetics to studies of entire ecosystems. For more detailed information on our research, please see www.ieg.uu.se. We now wish to strengthen our research activities in the interface between evolution and genomics, and therefore announce a position as senior lecturer in molecular evolution, placed at the program of evolutionary biology.

Description of subject area of the employment: 

Molecular evolutionary studies include research on the evolution of DNA and related molecules. The access to very large amount of data has made it possible to focus on general processes that affect the whole genome. Rapid technological developments have also allowed studies of not only DNA sequence evolution but also transcriptome evolution and evolution of chemical modifications of DNA and proteins, like methylation and acetylation. In parallel, theoretical progress has been made with development of mathematical models of evolution on the molecular level. Molecular evolution has strong connections to population genomics and genome evolution.

Duties:

• Teaching, research and administration. Teaching duties include course responsibility and course administration and supervision of second- and third-cycle students.
• Follow developments within the subject area and the development of society in general that is important for the work at the university.
• The person appointed will be expected to perform research on molecular evolution in eukaryotic systems and be able to interact and give synergies with existing research within the program.

Qualifications Required:

• PhD in molecular evolution, or have the corresponding research competence or some other professional expertise. To complement existing research within the program as well as to meet teaching needs, we seek candidates with strong competence in both theoretical and empirical research on molecular evolution.
• Research Expertise and Teaching Expertise. It is necessary that the pedagogical skills, the research expertise and the professional skills are relevant to the content of the employment and the tasks that will be included in the employment.
• Applicants must have completed teacher training of relevance to operations at the University, comprising ten weeks, or have acquired the equivalent knowledge. If special circumstances apply, this training for teachers in higher education may be completed during the first two years of employment.
• Documented ability to teach in Swedish and English is a requirement unless special reasons prevail. The holder is expected to be able to teach in Swedish within two years.
• Personal capabilities necessary to carry out fully the duties of the appointment.

Assessment Criteria/Ranking of applicants that fulfil the above-mentioned qualifications required

The ranking of eligible applicants will be based primarily on research and teaching expertise, of which weight will be primarily given to research expertise.

• Research Expertise comprises research merits. In addition to academic merits, research merits from other activities, including technology development, may also be taken into account including research merits obtained outside the academy, which includes for example technology development and innovation ability. In assessing research expertise research quality must be the prime consideration. The scope of research, primarily in regard to depth and breadth, must also be afforded consideration. In assessing research expertise special weight will be attached to merits in both theoretical and empirical research on molecular evolution. In assessing research expertise, special weight will also be given to merits that combine biology and mathematics. Furthermore, consideration must be given to the capacity to plan, initiate, lead, and develop research and education in the third cycle, the ability to acquire funding for research in competition, as well as the demonstrated capacity to interact with others both within academia and in the wider community.
• Teaching Expertise comprises educational and teaching qualifications. This expertise can have been achieved outside the academy through supervision, internal training, mentoring programs, etc. In assessing teaching expertise teaching quality must be the prime consideration. The scope of teaching experience, in terms of both breadth and depth, must also be afforded consideration. Furthermore, consideration must be given to the capacity to plan, initiate, lead, and develop teaching and instruction, as well as the ability to connect research to teaching in respect to research in the subject at hand, subject didactics, as well as teaching and learning in higher education. The ability to interact concerning issues of teaching and learning in higher education with actors inside and outside the University is also included in teaching expertise.

All merits must be documented in a manner that makes it possible to assess both quality and scope.

In filling this position the university aims to appoint the applicant who, following a qualitative holistic assessment of her/his competence and expertise, is judged to have the best potential to carry out and develop the relevant duties and to help advance operations.

Further information
An applicant who is offered an employment as Associate Professor can be promoted to Professor if he/she has applied for this, is qualified for such a post, and moreover has been deemed suitable on the basis of the specific criteria established by the faculty board.
In an overall assessment of the applicant’s qualifications, parental leave, part-time work relating to care of children, union assignments, military service, or the like are to be regarded as work experience.
University appointment regulations
Faculty appointment regulations
Instructions for application

Salary: Individually negotiated salary.
Starting date: As soon as possbile or as otherwise agreed.
Type of employment: Permanent full-time position.
Scope of employment: 100%.
For further information about the position please contact: Professor Hans Ellegren, phone +46-18-4716460, e-mail hans.ellegren@ebc.uu.se.

Please submit your application by January 28, 2021 at the latest, UFV-PA 2020/4340.

In the event of any disagreement between the English and the Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.
If you are an international candidate, you will find a lot of information about working and living in Sweden at www.uu.se/joinus.
Original post : https://www.uu.se/en/about-uu/join-us/details/?positionId=364135
Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services.
Submit your application through Uppsala University's recruitment system.

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Associate professor in biological diversity (Norway)

The NTNU University Museum, Department of Natural History seeks a highly motivated entomologist to perform biosystematic research in one or more of the large insect orders, preferably Lepidoptera, Coleoptera or Hymenoptera, and to be curator of parts of our terrestrial invertebrate collection. The successful candidate will be linked to the Systematics and Evolution research group and strengthen the Department’s research in biological systematics according to the museum's strategic plan.



The successful candidate will have work tasks at the NTNU University Museum, within the areas of: 1) research, 2) curation of scientific collections, 3) public outreach, 4) teaching at bachelor, master and PhD level, including supervising MSc- and PhD-students, and 5) administration and project management.


The Department of Natural History offers a diverse and progressive research environment focused on projects that aim to describe and analyse biological diversity in space and time, including factors leading to speciation and population fluctuations.



The successful candidate will have a PhD in biology in the field of systematics and taxonomy, or a related field in evolutionary biology or biodiversity, and must have the following qualifications:
Knowledge of species diversity in one or more of the major insect orders preferably Lepidoptera, Coleoptera or Hymenoptera, especially of the fauna of northern Europe.
Experience of working with Natural history collections.
Experience with use of molecular data in biosystematic research projects.
Experience in obtaining externally funded research projects.

It is desirable that the candidate has the following qualifications:
Experience with project acquisition and management.
Experience with taxonomic research.
Experience with state of the art analytical tools in systematics and evolutionary biology.
Experience in public outreach.
Experience as supervisor of graduate students and in teaching university level courses.
Proficiency in a Scandinavian language (as frequent contact with the public is expected).

The Department seeks to build strong collaboration between the Systematics and Evolution and Conservation Biology research groups. It is therefore an advantage if the applicant has experience of integrating systematics with ecological research, through for example, network ecology, biogeography or biodiversity assessments.


The successful candidate should have good cooperative skills, be motivated, creative, resourceful and able to deliver. Applicants will be evaluated based on scientific publications, documented experience, references, CV, interview and trial lecture.



Information about the working environment

The NTNU University Museum, Department of Natural History currently has 16 faculty positions, six temporary research positions, 10 PhD students and 12 technical and administrative positions. The department’s research activity is facilitated through two research groups: the Systematics and Evolution Group and the Conservation Biology Group. The Department cooperates formally with the NTNU Department of Biology and is responsible for teaching biosystematics (systematics, taxonomy, biogeography, floristics, faunistics) at the university.



The NTNU University Museum is located in historic Trondheim, Norway’s third most populous municipality. Nestled at the meeting of the Nidelva River and the Trondheimsfjord, the mountainous surrounding area boasts many opportunities for hiking, skiing, fishing, and other outdoor activities. Trondheim itself offers exciting activities for students as well as good connections to major European transport hubs. More information about Trondheim here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trondheim. Information about Norway’s consistent top placement in global quality-of-life rankings can be found here: oecdbetterlifeindex.org/countries/norway/.



Salaries

Associate professor, code 1011 is paid a gross salary from 490.500 to 722.000 NOK annually (before tax), depending on qualifications. Two percent of gross salary is deducted for the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.



Other information

Academic staff employed without having prior formal pedagogical qualification in university-level teaching, and who are unable to document equivalent qualifications, are required to successfully complete a recognized course that gives a pedagogical qualification in university-level teaching within two years of taking the appointment. The University offers such courses.



New members of the academic staff who do not already master a Scandinavian language are within three years expected to achieve proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language. This proficiency should correspond to level three in the Norwegian for Foreigners courses provided at the Department of Applied Linguistics.

The associate professor should adhere to regulations that concern changes and developments within the discipline and/or the organizational changes concerning activities at NTNU.

Primary residency in Trondheim is a prerequisite.

NTNU is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from both EU/EEA and non-EU countries. The university is strongly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from members of ethnic minorities.



NTNU would like to increase the percentage of female scientists in academic positions.

The appointment is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants.



All applications must include:
academic transcripts and CV with a complete list of publications,
two letters of reference
copies of scientific papers (max. 10 papers). If joint publications and other works are submitted, please enclose a short summary of your own contribution.

The application must be submitted electronically as a pdf file through www.jobbnorge.no.

Following the application deadline, a shortlist of applicants will be decided, and all applicants will be informed whether they are placed on the shortlist or not. Shortlisted applicants will be reviewed by an external academic committee. The best qualified candidates will be invited to an interview and a trial lecture intended to demonstrate their pedagogical skills.


Information about the applicants may be open to public inspection according to the Freedom of Information Act.

More information about the Department and the open position can be obtained from Head of Department Torkild Bakken phone: +47 911 11 179, e-mail torkild.bakken@ntnu.no, or Professor Torbjørn Ekrem, e-mail: torbjorn.ekrem@ntnu.no.

For more information about the University museum see: http://www.ntnu.edu/museum

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Group Leader Positions available at the Sars Centre for Marine Molecular Biology, Bergen, NORWAY

Group Leader Positions available at the Sars Centre for Marine Molecular Biology, Bergen, NORWAY
(Researcher I, code 1110) �€" 6 year contracts )

http://www.sars.no/jobs/2017-868_group%20leaders_chourrout.php

The Sars Centre is seeking outstanding candidates addressing fundamental questions in organismal biology using marine species. Although all current groups work on animals, projects on other marine organisms will also be considered. A contract of six years will be offered to successful candidates, with competitive resources for the research (postdocs, PhD students, technicians, lab space and project-specific facilities) as well as a competitive salary. The contract may be prolonged after six years, depending on performance and available funding at the time of review. Group leaders at the Sars Centre are encouraged to obtain additional funding through grant applications to national and international funding agencies.


Qualifications and personal qualities:

• The applicant must hold a PhD considered equivalent to the Norwegian PhD degree
• Ability to train and lead junior scientists and technical staff towards a common goal defined in the group leader proposal
• Ability to develop collaborations with other research groups located in and out of the institution

We can offer:

• A good and professionally challenging working environment, in modern research facilities
• Starting salary at pay grade 79, code 1110 (currently NOK 766.200) upon appointment
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• A position in an inclusive workplace (IA enterprise)
• Good welfare benefits

Your application in English must include:

• A description of past and present research (3 pages)
• A proposal for the research at the Sars Centre (3 pages)
• A detailed CV and contact information for 3 references

Application Deadline: 24 March 2017. All shortlisted candidates must be available for a seminar and interview by the Sars Centre Scientific Advisory Committee held in Bergen on 26-27 April 2017.

The application and appendices may be uploaded at JobbNorge. Please note that applications will be assessed only with the information available in JobbNorge when the deadline expires. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all relevant attachments are submitted by the deadline.

Applications by e-mail only will not be considered.

For further information about the position please contact the Sars Centre Director (Daniel.Chourrout@uib.no tel +47 5558 4360) and/or visit our website (www.sars.no).

General information:

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. Age and gender balance among employees is therefore a goal. It is also a goal to recruit people with immigrant backgrounds. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

We encourage women to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

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Max Planck Research Group Leader/Associate professor (Germany)

The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) is highly interested in hosting up to two independent Max Planck Research Groups.
We invite you to work with us and apply for a position as Max Planck Research Group Leader.

Applications will need to be directed to the Max Planck Society. Detailed information as well as application instructions can be found in the official announcement: https://www.mpg.de/career/max-planck-research-groups/applications.

With this call for applications, MPG und Technische Universitat Munchen (TUM) combine their respective career opportunities to a highly attractive career option for international top talents: Successful candidates will be offered a Max Planck Research Group Leader position accompanied by the excellent research conditions in a Max Planck Institute of their choice, and additionally - in case of interest - also the opportunity to apply for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at TUM with doctorate granting rights and career options via Associate to Full Professor according to the TUM Faculty Tenure Track system. This offer is independent of the location of a chosen Max Planck Institute.

The successful candidates will be offered a Max Planck Research Group for a period of five years. This includes a W2 position equivalent to assistant or associate professor level and additional resources for research positions, budget, and investments. The cumulative amount of funding is competitive with top class start-up packages of international career development programs. Start of funding is in 2017, with a lead time of up to three months.

Excellent research and teaching is irrespective of gender. However, the MPG and the TUM still lack female scientists and hereby explicitly welcome applications from highly skilled women in all disciplines. The MPG and the TUM Munich Dual Career Office provide support for dual career couples and families.

The Max-Planck-Gesellschaft and the Technische Universität München are committed to equal opportunities and to employing individuals with disabilities, and explicitly encourage them to apply.

The deadline for application is October 26, 2016.

It is recommended to contact us in case you plan to apply for leading a group at the MPIDR. Please direct your inquiries to MPRG@demogr.mpg.de.

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