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Joensuu, Finland: Postdoc position in hymenopteran phylogenomics and diversification PDF Tisk Email

A postdoctoral position for 1+2 years is available at the University of Eastern Finland, Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences (Joensuu campus).

We are looking for a highly motivated person to conduct research on the macroevolutionary history of the hyperdiverse insect order Hymenoptera (sawflies, bees, wasps, ants, and parasitoids) in a new research project funded by the Academy of Finland.

The main duties of the Postdoctoral Researcher will be to:

 

- Develop protocols for successful DNA extraction and next-generation sequencing from insect museum specimens.

 

- Perform large-scale phylogenomic analyses of diverse hymenopteran groups using data collected by targeted capture and sequencing of ultraconserved elements (UCE's).

 

- Conduct statistical analyses of ecological trait evolution, phylogeography, and factors influencing diversification rates within the Hymenoptera, with a focus on the ancestrally plant-feeding (sawfly) lineages.

 

- Publish the results as high-quality articles in leading international scientific journals.

 

In addition to a suitable doctoral degree, the ideal candidate has a promising publication record and experience with the aforementioned laboratory and data-analysis techniques, but applicants possessing related skills and a proven ability to learn quickly will also be considered.

 

The work will be performed mainly in the Joensuu Molecular Ecology Group (www.jmeg.fi), which operates at the Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences of the University of Eastern Finland (www.uef.fi/en/envbio). Part of the laboratory work will be done during extended research visits to the laboratories of Brant Faircloth (Louisiana State University; www.faircloth-lab.org) and Niklas Wahlberg (Lund University;www.biology.lu.se/niklas-wahlberg). The project also includes extensive collaboration with an international network of experts on hymenopteran taxonomy, biogeography, and ecology.

 

The position will first be filled for one year, with a possibility for prolongation for two more years. The continuation of the position will be agreed separately. The start date of the position is 1 September 2016 or as agreed.

 

The salary of the position is determined in accordance with the salary system of Finnish universities and is based on level 5 of the job requirement level chart for teaching and research staff (euro2.865,30/ month). In addition to the job requirement component, the salary will include a personal performance component, which may be a maximum of 46.3% of the job requirement component.

 

The electronic application should contain the following appendices:

 

- Full CV, including names and contact details of two references

 

- list of publications

 

- copies of the applicant's academic degree certificates, and copies of certificates relating to the applicant's language proficiency, if not indicated in the academic degree certificates

 

- cover letter explaining past research, future interests, and motivation for applying for the position (max. 2 pages).

 

The application needs to be submitted no later than August 15, 2016 (by 24.00 hours Finnish time) by using the electronic application form (link below).

 

Link to full ad and electronic application form:

 

http://www.uef.fi/en/uef/en-open-positions

 

Direct link to full ad:

 

https://www.saimanet.com/certiahome/open_job_view.html?id=00002551&did=5600&lang=en&jc=16&nav_from_open_jobs_view_new=true

Tommi Nyman

Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences

University of Eastern Finland

P.O. Box 111

FI-80101 Joensuu

Finland

Phone: +358 40 520 6540 (mobile)

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Homepage: www.jmeg.fi

 
Vienna, Austria: Senior Researcher and Postdoc on epigenomic evolution of Drosophila sex chromosomes PDF Tisk Email

Senior Research Staff and Postdoc Positions Available at University of ViennaApplications are invited for a senior research staff position and a postdoc position in the Department of Molecular Evolution and
Development at University of Vienna. Both are supported by the European Research Council (ERC) grant lasting for five years, and planned for at least two years starting from August 1st, 2016 with possible renewal. The successful applicants will work on the epigenomic evolution of Drosophila sex chromosomes. We will be using Drosophila species with recently born sex chromosome (=E2=80=98neo-sex') systems to address: How
does the Y chromosome become heterochromatic? How does this universal evolution process drive the adaptation of small RNA defense systems? And how does such a male-specific arms race between parasitic transposable elements and small RNAs fuel the changes of the female genome?

The candidates are expected to be independent and highly motivated, and are required to have a Ph.D. in molecular biology, genetics or other related field. Essential qualifications include demonstrated experience in Drosophila transgenics, CRISPR/Cas9 mutagenesis, in situ hybridization, next-gen sequencing library preparation (RNA-seq, ChIP-seq & CLIP-seq). Knowledge and skills in bioinformatics (Unix, perl/python programming etc.) and next-gen sequencing data analyses (genome assembly and annotation, ChIP-seq and RNA-seq data analyses) are highly desirable but not mandatory. The
senior staff is required to have at least 8 years' postdoctoral
research experience.Successful applicants will receive very competitive salary and benefits and enjoy the diverse and vibrant research environment of the Department and the University. The group members will have frequent interactions with other neighbor labs of Drosophila neurobiology (Prof. Thomas Hummel) and developmental biology (Prof. Ulrich Technau), and have a chance to develop collaborative research projects. The university is located near the city center of Vienna, which also houses numerous world's leading research institutes including Gregor Mendel Institute, Institute of Molecular Biotechnology and Institute of Science and Technology etc. The city has gathered many great scientists in evolutionary biology
(http://www.univie.ac.at/evolvienna/?page_id=3D6), RNA biology (http://www.mfpl.ac.at/rna-biology/) and there is an encouraging plan to move the biology departments of the University near other institutes of Vienna Biocenter. Vienna has been voted as the world's most livable city for the seventh time, and is famous for its history and culture, and now also a modern and international lifestyle.

Interested candidates please send her/his CV and contact information of three referees to Dr. Qi Zhou ( Tato emailová adresa je chráněna před spamboty, abyste ji viděli, povolte JavaScript ). We will start reviewing the application immediately until the position is filled.

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Trondheim, Norway: PhD position in evolutionary ecology in house sparrows všechny hlavičky všechny p PDF Tisk Email

A PhD position is available at the Department of Biology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim on the functional relationships between telomere dynamics, individual characteristics and life history traits in a small passerine bird, the House Sparrow (Passer domesticus). The Centre for Biodiversity Dynamics will host the position.We are seeking a highly qualified candidate with a background in either evolutionary, behavioral or population ecology or eco-physiology. It is an advantage if the candidate has laboratory experience in genetic analyses.The aim of the PhD project is to investigate central questions related to the functional associations between telomere dynamics, physiological variables, and how these are associated with trade-offs between life history traits such as growth rate, body size, reproduction and lifespan.Here is the link to the formal announcement:
https://www.jobbnorge.no/ledige-stillinger/stilling/127247/phd-position-in-evolutionary-ecologyApplication deadline is 15. August 2016.

For further information contact:  Tato emailová adresa je chráněna před spamboty, abyste ji viděli, povolte JavaScript .Thor Harald Ringsby < Tato emailová adresa je chráněna před spamboty, abyste ji viděli, povolte JavaScript >

 
Succulent Karoo Research Station, South Africa: Research manager at the striped mouse project PDF Tisk Email

1 position as research manager at the striped mouse project in South Africa,

starting between August and October 2016 for 1-3 years

We are looking for an extremely motivated and independent biology student with a master’s degree to join the striped mouse project for a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 3 years as research manager. Somebody who would like to gain experience in field work and scientific management. Managers get free accommodation at the station and R4500/month to cover their daily costs. Travel costs can be refunded by up to an additional R 12 000 / year. As such, the position compensates for all arising costs but does not represent a real employment.

The research manager will work closely together with the station manager and both managers will share responsibilities. However, each will have specific main duties, but should also be able to deal with all other duties (for example when the other manager is on leave, or when a new manager has to be trained).

We already have an acting station manager while our present research manager will leave the project end of the year to search for a PhD position. The new research manager will be instructed by the present research manager and both will overlap for 1-3 months.

Great opportunity: This is a great opportunity to spend 1-3 years in Africa, acquiring important skills in field biology and project management, while improving your CV. These skills will become valuable whether you later continue with a PhD or other jobs. It will be very hard and demanding, but also a once in a life time experience!

You must be hard-working, highly motivated, able to work independently, good in communicating with people, able to supervise others, and not afraid of snakes. You should love to live at a remote place in nature, without regular internet and cell-phone reception. Most importantly, you are fascinated by nature and science!

Job description: Five working days a week (Mo, Tue, Thu, Fr, Sat), with Wednesday being used for a shopping trip to town (not counted as working day) and Sundays being free. Included are four weeks of holiday for 12 months, which has to be taken outside the main breeding season (August to November) during periods when other students are present at the research station.

Shared duties

Striped mice:

•             Trapping

•             Observing

•             Radio-tracking, putting radio-collars on

•             Blood sampling

•             Collect data for specific research projects (to be determined. Examples would be collecting urine samples, data on basking, cognitive testing …)

Primary duties research manager / secondary duties station manager

•             Data:

o             Weekly data entry

o             Weekly data check

o             Monthly data backup

o             Monthly data report

o             Training and supervision of field assistants

o             Training of students and postdocs

o             Support for students and postdocs

o             Management of transmitters

o             Management of field and laboratory supplies

Primary duties station manager / secondary duties research manager

•             Technical support research station:

o             Water system incl. sewage system

o             Solar system

o             Gas bottles replacement

o             House and furniture

o             Running of the respirometry laboratory

o             Management of the captive colony

o             Management of the research station car

o             Management of bank account and cash box

o             Management of research station supplies

Compensation:

•             Free accommodation.

•             A monthly compensation of R 4 500, which is sufficient to pay all costs of living (approx. 3500/month).

•             For travel costs, R12 000 per year can be refunded, but proof (receipts) must be presented for this. This refund is only payable after 12 months.

•             You will become a honorary researcher at the University of the Witwatersrand in the group of Prof. N. Pillay.

•             Scientific co-authorship or even becoming a first author will be possible if the manager contributes to the success of projects by not only collecting the majority of data, but also by data analysis and writing of the manuscript.

Responsibilities:

•             The manager has to cover the costs to get to the station, including travel costs and visa fees. For this, a refund can be paid (see above).

•             The manager needs to arrange for a health insurance covering him / her during the stay. A copy must be sent to C. Schradin before travelling to the stations.

Place and project: Succulent Karoo Research Station in the Goegap Nature Reserve near Springbok in the Northern Cape of South Africa. The research projects are on the socio-ecology of small mammals, studying ecological and physiological reasons of social behaviour, behavioural flexibility, and physiological adaptation.

How to apply? Please send a CV, a letter of motivation and the names and contact information of at least two scientists available for reference. The letter of motivation should state why you think you are the perfect candidate for this, and when you could start.

Application deadline: There is no deadline, but applications will be reviewed until a suitable candidate is found. For full consideration, send your application before the 10th of July. After the 10th of July you might first enquire via email whether the position is still open or not.

Further information under www.stripedmouse.com

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Dr. Carsten Schradin, Director of the Succulent Karoo Research Station, a registered South African non-profit organization supporting research in organismic biology.

 
research manager at the striped mouse project in South Africa PDF Tisk Email

We are looking for an extremely motivated and independent biology student with a master’s degree to join the striped mouse project for a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 3 years as research manager. Somebody who would like to gain experience in field work and scientific management. Managers get free accommodation at the station and R4500/month to cover their daily costs. Travel costs can be refunded by up to an additional R 12 000 / year. As such, the position compensates for all arising costs but does not represent a real employment. The research manager will work closely together with the station manager and both managers will share responsibilities. However, each will have specific main duties, but should also be able to deal with all other duties (for example when the other manager is on leave, or when a new manager has to be trained). We already have an acting station manager while our present research manager will leave the project end of the year to search for a PhD position. The new research manager will be instructed by the present research manager and both will overlap for 1-3 months. Great opportunity: This is a great opportunity to spend 1-3 years in Africa, acquiring important skills in field biology and project management, while improving your CV. These skills will become valuable whether you later continue with a PhD or other jobs. It will be very hard and demanding, but also a once in a life time experience! You must be hard-working, highly motivated, able to work independently, good in communicating with people, able to supervise others, and not afraid of snakes. You should love to live at a remote place in nature, without regular internet and cell-phone reception. Most importantly, you are fascinated by nature and science!

Further information under www.stripedmouse.com Contact: Tato emailová adresa je chráněna před spamboty, abyste ji viděli, povolte JavaScript Dr. Carsten Schradin, Director of the Succulent Karoo Research Station, a registered South African non-profit organization supporting research in organismic biology.

 
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