En la Universidad de Exeter buscan un técnico de laboratorio para trabajar con guppys

Oferta compartida por Nuria

Full-time ERC funded post as Research Technician, available from 1 December 2022 to 31 December. 2023

The post
The College wishes to recruit a Research Technician to support the work of Bonnie Fraser. The successful applicant will be integral to a quantitative genetics experiment using guppies (Poecilia reticulata); organising and monitoring fish breeding crosses, phenotyping fish, molecular laboratory techniques (e.g. DNA extraction), and day-to-day management of the lab.
The post will include:

• organising and monitoring fish breeding crosses
• phenotyping fish morphology
• routine molecular laboratory techniques

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.

Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 days leave per year
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further Information
For further information please contact Bonnie Fraser, e-mail b.fraser@ex.ac.uk. You may also find more details here
The closing date for completed applications is 6 November 2022. Interviews are expected to take place on 14 November 2022.

The starting salary will be from £28,762 up to £32,348 on Grade E, depending on qualifications and experience.
This role may be subject to additional background screening.

The University of Exeter is a proud supporter of the Technician Commitment, a charter focussing on the visibility, recognition and career development of our technical staff. For further information please see our website.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is of international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

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Varios puestos para trabajar en morfología funcional y macroevolución

Oferta compartida por Cristina

Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Researcher

Postdoctoral Researcher

The Burress Lab is hiring a postdoctoral researcher. This position is fully funded for two years with annual reappointment. Full ad and how to apply here.

Prospective Graduate Students

I am currently recruiting two graduate students (Ph.D. or M.S.) to start Fall 2023. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review my Research and Publications pages as well as the Department of Biological Sciences webpage. The University of Alabama has rolling admission, but the 'priority deadline' is December 10. UA also tends to have a 'free application' week sometime in October or November. Those interested should email their CV, a brief cover letter describing their research interests and experience, and names and contact information of two references to Dr. Edward Burress (edburress@ua.edu). Please reach out with any questions. 

Prospective Undergraduate Students

There are also opportunities for undergraduates to work in the lab. Interested students should contact me at the email above.

 

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Posición como investigador especializado en bioinformática (título de PhD no es necesario!)

Oferta compartida por Nuria

We are recruiting a bioinformatician focussing on molluscan genomics in the lab group of Prof Dr Julia Sigwart based in the Senckenberg Research Institute and Museum, Frankfurt, Germany. This position will support a research programme investigating rare and "superweird" molluscs including target species with extraordinary adaptations and body forms. This is advertised as a postdoctoral position but a PhD is not strictly required - skills and experience are more important than qualification - please circulate widely.

Application deadline: 11th MAY
To apply, please submit a CV, cover letter, and the anonymous application information form (details below) to recruiting@senckenberg.de

Job posting ref. #01-22014

For over 200 years the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung represents one of the most relevant institutions investigating nature and its diversity. Currently, scientists from more than 40 countries conduct research in the fields of biodiversity, earth system analysis and climate change in seven Senckenberg Institutes across Germany.

Following its mission to analyse and document biodiversity in earth system dynamics – to serve science and society, Senckenberg fosters curiosity-driven and application-oriented research. In Senckenberg at Frankfurt we seek to fill the position of a Bioinformatician

This position is funded by a five-year project designed to combine cutting edge technology for studying both the anatomical and genomic basis for evolutionary novelties in molluscs, and test whether genomic novelties are more strongly associated with armour and shell morphology or rather physiological adaptations that allow the invasion of new niche spaces.

Your job would be to provide bioinformatics capacity especially in de novo genome assemblies of mollusc species.

Your tasks:

• Genome assembly and annotation of mollusc species that are sequenced via the LOEWE TBG and external partners using state-of-the- art sequencing technologies and compute infrastructure 
• Support other members of the research group working on morphological features to identify specific research questions
• Perform independent research in collaboration with other members of the research group, the LOEWE-TBG, Senckenberg Ocean Species Alliance, and external collaborators on molluscan genomics
• Perform comparative analyses of resulting genomes including for phylogenomics

Your profile:

• Master degree or equivalent training and experience in bioinformatics / computational biology, genomics or a related area; a PhD degree in these fields is an advantage but not strictly required
• Experience with shell scripting and Unix tools
• Previous experience in genomics, genome assembly and/or annotation using non-model organisms, preferably molluscs
• Familiarity with measures of genome assembly data quality and completeness, troubleshooting, screening data for contamination
• Genuine curiosity and interest in nature, the oceans and their inhabitants, and especially molluscs

What can you expect?

• An interesting and challenging task in a dynamic and stimulating team of researchers, technicians and communicators
• Excellent benefits and work-life balance: Flexible working hours – dual career service – leave of absence due to family reasons – parent-child-office – annual special payment – company pension scheme – Senckenberg badge for free entry in museums in Frankfurt – leave of 30 days/ year

Senckenberg supports equal opportunity for men and women and places an emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women and under-represented groups. Qualified women and other under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Part time options are available. Equally qualified applicants with disabilities will be given preference.

Senckenberg is a globally connected institute. The working language within this project is English. Frankfurt is a vibrant, international, culturally diverse city and one of the world’s travel hubs. We welcome candidates from all nations and will provide support with your relocation process.

Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Volume of employment: 100 % full-time position (40 weekly working hours)
Type of contract: Employment shall start as soon as possible and will be limited for a two-year contract
Remuneration: According to a German public service collective agreement TV-H EG 13

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Postdoc taxonómico combinando filogenética y microscopía/morfología de hongos

Oferta compartida por Nuria

We offer a 2-year postdoc position within a project financed by the Swedish Taxonomy Initiative.

The project aims to improve the knowledge about the species diversity in the order Atheliales and to sort the species into a taxonomic system based on evolutionary relations. A special focus will be given to the genus Athelia for which previous studies have identified difficulties to delimit species based on morphology. The position includes evaluating species boundaries using molecular methods and to evaluate any morphological differences based on those analyses. It will therefore include field work to collect material, and to search for new species within the order, and contact with herbaria for loans of materials. It includes lab work for extraction and amplification of DNA and also morphological studies including microscopy, and depiction of morphological characteristics. Since the present classification into genera often do not represent evolutionary relations, the classification will be revised which will require phylogenetic analyses.

Requirements
PhD degree in biology or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in biology. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Those who have obtained a PhD degree less than three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered for the employment. The starting point of the three-year frame period is the application deadline. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc.
The applicant should have experience from field work, working with biological materials, generating and analyzing DNA data and performing and interpreting phylogenetic analyses. The applicant should be fluent in both written and spoken English, and have experience of writing scientific texts in English.
The applicant should be able to work independently, but also work well in groups and be able to give and receive constructive criticism.

Additional qualifications
Knowledge in fungal taxonomy and description of species is desirable. Especially knowledge and practical experience of corticiod fungi and Swedish conditions.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position, 24 months. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 2022-07-01 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala.
Find more details here, and submit your application through Uppsala University's recruitment system.

Please submit your application by 4 of April 2022, UFV-PA 2022/545.

For further information about the position, please contact: Martin Ryberg, tel:+46-18-471 26 47

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3 plazas de postdoc en temas relacionados con biología evolutiva del desarrollo.

Oferta compartida por Nuria

The Friedrich Schiller University in Jena, German, is a traditional university with a strong research profile located in central Germany. It is a university that covers a wide range of disciplines. Research is focused on the areas Light-Life-Liberty. Our university collaborates closely with research institutions, research companies and renowned cultural institutions. With around 18,000 students and more than 8,600 employees, the university plays a major role in shaping Jena's character is a cosmopolitan and future-oriented city. The Institute for Zoology and Evolutionary Research conducts modern zoological research with a comparative evolutionary perspective. The research topics range from entomology to functional vertebrate morphology, comparative developmental biology and animal physiology. 

The Hejnol Lab invites applications for 2 Postdoc positions and the Olsson Lab seeks 1 postdoc. The positions are to be filled with 3 Research Assistants (PostDocs) in Evolutionary Developmental Biology of animals (f/m/d) commencing on 01. April 2022.

The Hejnol Lab offer several projects that range from genomic analysis, morphology, to advanced comparative developmental biological approaches of non-model organisms. We combine advanced methods in molecular biology, genomics, electron- and light microscopy, and single cell-omics to study a range of marine and limnic non-model organisms. The projects will connect the genotype-level of organisation with the phenotype and compare the results using the comparative evolutionary approach. The postdocs are expected to use existing technology and moving the implementation of modern techniques to non-model species forward. It is expected to solve current questions in animal evolutionary biology that relate to the evolution of cell types, organ systems, developmental pathways, physiological processes, and the interaction of the organism with the environment. A large list of interesting evolutionary modifications including developmental, physiological, and morphological traits in non-vertebrate species is available to be studied, and choices can be influenced by the preference of the postdoc. Active contribution in teaching and outreach, e.g., through the Phyletic Museum is expected. The mission of our groups is to understand how nature's fascinating phenotypic diversity has evolved and how genomic, cellular and developmental changes led to this diversity. The work in the Hejnol lab includes bioinformatic and embryological work. Since the Principal Investigator Andreas Hejnol is also director of the Phyletic Museum the lab actively contributes to its outreach activities. English is the working language in our lab. 

The Olsson Lab works on comparative developmental studies of the head in vertebrates. The focus has so far been on amphibians and fishes, but the postdoc is of course free to work on other organisms. Main questions include the transition to biphasic and terrestrial life cycles and the evolution of novelties associated with these transitions. Techniques used includes fate mapping, gene down- and up-regulation and gene editing. Three-dimensional reconstruction of embryonic and larval anatomy using confocal microscopy, microCT and the synchrotron at DESY - in addition to histology - is central to our research, as is standard methods such as clearing-and-staining, antibody-staining and in-situ hybridization. Depending on the seniority of the candidate, the degree of independency can be increased with the opportunity to attract own funding, design own courses and develop an own research path. The independency will be visualised by e.g. own webpage. Further, the opportunity for a habilitation will be provided.

Your responsibilities
You will conduct a research project related to comparative developmental biology. You will support the training and education of lab members and students. You will conduct teaching of one or more courses in zoology, evolutionary biology, molecular biology, or bioinformatics in the area of zoology and evolutionary biology (4 SWS) you will participate in collection trips to marine field stations. You participate in national and international meetings in your area of responsibility. You will write and publishing scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals. You will participate in teaching and outreach activities.

Your profile

• Successfully completed university studies in with a focus on zoology, developmental biology, evolutionary biology, genomics or a related area followed by a doctoral degree
• Knowledge of evolutionary biology, developmental biology and molecular approaches
• Experience in working with embryos or other developmental stages of animals are favourable
• Knowledge in bioinformatics and sequence analysis is an advantage.
• English communication skills, both written and spoken

We offer
Remuneration based on the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Federal States (TV-L) at salary scale E13 - depending on the candidate's personal qualifications-, including a special annual payment in accordance with the collective agreement. Independent work with one of the largest employers in Thuringia/exciting and varied fields of activity with creative freedom. You work in national and international network structures with renowned universities and research institutions. Flexible working hours (flexitime and, if applicable, teleworking). A family-friendly working environment with a variety of offers for families: University Family Office 'JUniFamilie' and flexible childcare ('JUniKinder). University health promotion and a wide range of university sports activities. Attractive fringe benefits, e.g. capital formation benefits (VL), Job Ticket (benefits for public transport), and an occupational pension (VBL). The position is fully funded and should ideally start no later than 1st of April 2022. The employer is the Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, who supports equal opportunity of men and women and therefore strongly invites women to apply. Equally qualified handicapped applicants will be given preference.

How to apply
Are you eager to work for us? Then send your application that includes a CV with publication list and contact information for at least two references, and a summary of previous research experience (max 1 page), and a letter of motivation (max 1 page) to apply for this job. Copies of certificates, transcripts and grades must be attached to the application.

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena

Institut for Zoology and Evolutionary Research

Prof. Dr. Andreas Hejnol

Erbertstr. 1

07743 Jena

E-Mail: cdb2022@uni-jena.de

or

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena

Institut for Zoology and Evolutionary Research

Prof. Dr. Lennart Olsson

Erbertstr. 1

07743 Jena

E-Mail: cdb2022@uni-jena.de

The initial application deadline is February 28th, 2022, but the search will continue until the position has been filled.

For more information, please contact Prof. Dr. Andreas Hejnol (andreas.hejnol@uni-jena.de) or Prof. Dr. Lennart Olsson (lennart.olsson@uni-jena.de) correspondingly.

Since all application documents will be duly destroyed after the recruitment process, we ask you to submit only copies of your documents. For further information for applicants, please also refer to www4.uni-jena.de/stellenmarkt_hinweis.html (in German). Please also note the information on the collection of personal data at www4.uni-jena.de/en/jobs_information_collecting_personal_data.html

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