Closing date 1 October 2015.
Project description
A fully funded 2-year post-doctoral position is available at the Zoology
Department (Ethology) at Stockholm University. The candidate can chose
to work within either or both of two potential projects. For the first
project, developed in collaboration with Dr Björn Rogell at Stockholm
University, we are looking for a person with demonstrated experience in
experiments using fish as model system.
This project involves work on the
effects of lifestyle on life history and behaviour using killifish as
a model system. Killifish are an excellent model system because of their
strong contrasts in lifestyle: some species live in temporary water bodies
which completely dry out and only the eggs survive by going into diapause
(annual species), whereas other species live in permanent water bodies
and do not present diapause. The different species thus present marked
differences in longevity and other life history traits. We currently
have stocks of several annual and non-annual killifish species in the
lab allowing the postdoctoral researcher to develop diverse experiments
analyzing the influence of lifestyle on life history and behaviour. There
is ample freedom to develop projects which match the chosen candidate's
interests.
The second project involves macro-evolutionary analyses of morphology and
behaviour in relation to diversification patterns in the most important
Caribbean amphibian radiation, the family Eleutherodactylus. For
this project the candidate must demonstrate experience in the use of
modern phylogenetic comparative methods. Potential projects can involve
rate of phenotypic evolution, analyses of diversification, community
phylogenetics, song evolution, etc.
The position will most likely involve research stays at the Universidad
Nacional Autónoma de México, particularly for candidates working on
the second project.
The Department of Zoology was founded in 1880, it is divided into five
sub-departments: ecology, ethology, functional morphology, population
genetics and systematics and evolution and there is much integration and
collaboration among sub-departments. Current research in the Department
of Zoology is focused on animal evolution, ecology and behaviour, with a
broad spectrum from nervous system to ecosystem involving model organisms
from fruit flies and butterflies to fishes, birds and large mammals. The
Department offers an international and stimulating work environment.
Applicants must provide a written report about previous scientific
activity and experience and how they comply with the requirements of
the project applicants are interested in.
Eligibility and selection criteria
The applicant must have a doctoral degree from an accredited
college/university in Biology or a similar field of studies. For the
postdoctoral position, the PhD degree should have been received no more
than three years before the deadline for applications. Among qualified
applicants selection is made according to scientific merits, quality
of the PhD thesis, the applicant´s documented knowledge in subjects of
relevance for the research area, ability to master English language (both
spoken and written), analytical ability, initiative, independence and
ability to cooperate. In filling the position, particular weight will be
given to research proficiency, experience with an experimental approach
to tackle evolutionary questions and experience keeping fish stocks in a
laboratory environment. The working language in Stockholm University is
English, and even everyday life in Stockholm is very simple with English.
Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination
and with equal opportunities for all.
Employment conditions.
The position is for two years, full time. The starting date is negoatiable
but preference will be given for candidates who can begin work in 2015.
Application
Applications must include a CV, list of publications and a cover letter
describing research interests, qualifications and reasons for the
application. The letter should also contain possible starting dates and
contact information of three references.
Please follow the instructions available here :
http://www.su.se/english/about/vacancies/vacancies-new-list?cache=%2Fstudy-information%2Fstudent-and-teacher-exchange%2Fincoming-students-to-stockholm-university
For more information please contact Alejandro Gonzalez Voyer:
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Dr Alejandro Gonzalez Voyer
Department of Zoology (Ethology)
Svante Arrhenius väg 18B
Stockholm University
SE-106 91 Stockholm
Sweden
Tel: + 46 8 16 40 86
E-mail:
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