********************GradStudentPositions******************** ***ERC-funded PhD Position in Adaptive value of Polyploidy Group of Ecological Genomics (Filip KolaÅ) Department of Botany, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic https://botany.natur.cuni.cz/ecolgen Whole genome duplication (WGD, polyploidization) is a dramatic genome-wide mutation whose ubiquity across eukaryotes suggests an adaptive benefit, although underlying mechanism remains unknown. In the project, the successful applicant will test if WGD promotes adaptation in natural plant populations and aim to uncover the mechanism. To move beyond correlative studies, the work will combine transplant experiments and population genomics. We will build on our previous research in Arabidopsis arenosa model that demonstrated that WGD can increase the capacity of natural populations to accumulate adaptive variation. This project will extend to additional plant species in order to discern generality. The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team of Ecological Genomics lead by Filip KolaÅ and will interact with international collaborators Prof. Christian Parisod (Univ. Bern, CH) and Prof. Levi Yant (Univ. Nottingham, UK). The position will be funded by a new ERC Starting Grant DOUBLE ADAPT. **The potential range of methodologies will be - fieldwork in natural populations and ploidy screening using flow cytometry - transplant experiments addressing adaptive response towards model stress environment (challenging soil) - experiments with experimentally synthesized polyploid lineages to isolate the net effect of WGD - inference of selection in genomes of natural and experimental populations **We offer - creative and supporting atmosphere in international team of Ecological Genomics - monthly salary of ~1000 EUR net, competitive within the city of Prague (with subsequent rise with the progress of the study duties) - additional experience through international collaboration - work in the historical centre of a vibrant cultural Prague city **We require - strong motivation for interdisciplinary research at the border of ecology, evolutionary biology and population genetics - a MSc degree in Biology or related fields (in summer 2020 at the latest) **Desirable but not required - experience with design and evaluation of ecological experiments - background in population genetics/experience with processing high-throughput sequence data - experience with fieldwork and flow cytometric analyses Please send your CV, contact details for two referees and a half-page motivation letter to Filip KolaÅ (filip.kolar@natur.cuni.cz). Review of the applications will begin on February 28th 2020 and will continue until the position has been filled. The exact start date is negotiable. -- Filip KolaÅ Department of Botany Faculty of Science, Charles University Benatska 2, CZ - 128 01, Prague, Czech Republic *https://botany.natur.cuni.cz/ecolgen/ ----- ***PhD Position in Polyploid speciation in plants Group of Ecological Genomics (Filip KolaÅ) Department of Botany, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic https://botany.natur.cuni.cz/ecolgen Genome duplication is a dominant force in sympatric speciation but our recent investigations demonstrated that the barrier posed by doubled genome is leaky. Yet mechanisms allowing genome permeability between individuals of different ploidy and its evolutionary consequences remain elusive. In this project, we aim at dissecting mechanism of ploidy-related crossing barrier, testing its conservation across different flowering plant species and inferring role of selection in shaping inter-ploidy gene flow in natural populations. The results can shift our perception of polyploidy towards speciation-with-gene-flow scenaria. The successful applicant will join the multidisciplinary team of Ecological Genomics at Charles University in Prague lead by Filip KolaÅ. The work will be done in close collaboration with Clement Lafon Placette (Charles Univ., https://lab-allience.natur.cuni.cz/plantreproevo) and Mario Vallejo Marin (University of Stirling, UK, http://www.plant-evolution.org). **The main focus of the work will be - fieldwork in natural populations and ploidy screening using flow cytometry - crossing experiment addressing range of barriers against gene flow between individuals of different ploidy - addressing parallelism in the mechanism of triploid block using transcriptomic analysis (RNAseq) and confocal microscopy of seeds - population genomic investigations of gene flow in natural populations (analysis of genome-wide variation by genome resequencing) **We offer - creative and supporting atmosphere in closely interacting Ecological Genomics and Plant Reproduction Evolution Labs - monthly salary of ca 1000 EUR net, competitive within the city of Prague (with subsequent rise with the progress of the study duties) - additional experience through international collaboration - work in the historical centre of a vibrant cultural Prague city **We require - strong motivation for interdisciplinary research at the border of ecology, evolutionary biology and population genetics - a MSc degree in Biology or related fields (in summer 2020 at the latest) **Desirable but not required - experience with design and evaluation of ecological experiments - good background in population genetics/experience with processing high-thoughput sequence data - experience with fieldwork and flow cytometric analyses - background in developmental/molecular biology Please send your CV, contact details for two referees and a half-page motivation letter to Filip KolaÅ (filip.kolar@natur.cuni.cz). Review of the applications will begin on February 28th 2020 and will continue until the position has been filled. The start date is negotiable. -- Filip KolaÅ Department of Botany Faculty of Science, Charles University Benatska 2, CZ - 128 01, Prague, Czech Republic *https://botany.natur.cuni.cz/ecolgen/ Filip Kolar ********************Jobs******************** Western Connecticut State University'¦s Macricostas School of Arts & Sciences is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for a tenure track Assistant Professor position, in the field of population genetics, in the Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences. WCSU is a public university serving approximately 6,000 students that offers a wide range of undergraduate majors in the arts and sciences, professional studies, visual and performing arts, business, as well as selected graduate programs. It is located in Danbury, CT, just 60 miles from New York City and less than three hours from Philadelphia and Boston. The region offers an excellent quality of life and Danbury is often cited as one of America'¦s best small cities. The Macricostas School of Arts and Sciences is home to 13 departments, 21 undergraduate majors and five (5) graduate majors. The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences offers a Bachelors of Arts in Biology and a new Master of Science in Integrative Biological Diversity. Additional information may be found at https://www.wcsu.edu/biology/ WCSU has available resources for teaching and research, and the department is housed in a modern building with access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Resources available to faculty include dedicated research space, tissue culture equipment, animal facility, fluorescent microscopes, molecular equipment, environmental chambers, greenhouse, laundry facility, canoes, and nature preserve. WCSU offers opportunities to support student and faculty research, conference attendance, and professional development. Position Summary: The successful candidate will teach courses in genetics and evolution to undergraduate biology majors. Our ideal candidate would also contribute to teaching courses in scientific writing, in capstone/senior research, for students interested in health-related professions, and would contribute to the department'¦s new Master of Science in Integrative Biological Diversity. The candidate should have an existing research program that can successfully integrate students. While the specific research area is open, possible areas of expertise may include (but are not limited to): ecological genetics, conservation genetics, evolutionary genetics, or human disease systems. Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree as well as post-doctoral and research experience. Candidates must be qualified to teach undergraduate courses in genetics and evolution designed for biology majors. Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching experience and are familiar with science teaching pedagogy that encourages active learning and critical thinking. WCSU is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. Salary & Benefits: The salary range is $64,422 'V $85,896 and is commensurate upon candidates' experience. WCSU offers a comprehensive benefits package. Additional information on benefits can be found at www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/. Application Process: Interested applicants must submit: curriculum vitae; cover letter; statement of teaching interests, experience and qualifications; research statement; and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references who can comment on the applicant's teaching, scholarship, and/or service/leadership. All materials should be submitted as PDF files and emailed to facultyvitae@wcsu.edu. In the Email Subject Line Reference Search #900-009. Applications must be received by Friday. March 20, 2020. Late applications will not be accepted. State and Federal requirements expect that organizations with 100 or more employees invite applicants to self-identify gender and race. We kindly request all applicants to complete the Affirmative Action Data Questionnaire via the following link. http://wcsu.edu/diversity/affirmative-action-data-questionnaire/. Any questions may be directed to Ms. Keisha Stokes in the WCSU Office of Diversity and Equity at stokesk@wcsu.edu. Completion of this data will not affect your opportunity for employment, or terms or conditions of employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all search records and only accessed by the Office of Diversity and Equity. WCSU is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer Hannah Reynolds ********************Jobs******************** Academic Posts at the University of Edinburgh Three faculty positions are available in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Edinburgh. Appointments will be made at the level of Lecturer (Assistant Professor), Senior Lecturer or Reader (Associate Professor). We seek people in the areas of Bioinformatics, Genomics, and Environmental change biology. Appointments are likely to be held within the Institute of Evolutionary Biology: https://www.ed.ac.uk/biology/evolutionary-biology Deadline for applications 12 March 2020. For more details, see: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BYQ105/lecturer-senior-lecturer-or-reader-in-bioinformatics https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BYQ014/senior-lecturer-or-reader-in-genomics https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BYQ057/lecturer-senior-lecturer-or-reader-in-environmental-change-biology Paul M. Sharp paul.sharp@ed.ac.uk The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336. SHARP Paul ********************Jobs******************** *Collections Manager, Vertebrate Zoology* Regular Full-Time Salt Lake City, UT, US The Natural History Museum of Utah(UMNH)seeks a Collection Manager for its Vertebrate Zoology collections of approximately 90,000 specimens(44,000 mammals, 23,000 birds, and 23,000 reptiles and amphibians), including dry specimens (study skins & skeletal elements), fluid-preserved specimens (in ethanol), and tissues (in 95% ethanol). The collections are among the largest from the Great Basin and Colorado Plateau regions, and include important material from Mexico, Central America, Australia, southeast Asia, and Pacific Islands. This position is directly supervised by the Curator of Vertebrate Zoology. The Collection Manager will oversee all aspects of the management and utilization of the Museum's vertebrate zoology collection including processing incoming and outgoing loans, collaborating with NHMU Collections and Research colleagues, facilitating the use of the collection by researchers, and supporting the needs of other NHMU departments including Exhibitions, School Programs, Public Programs, Outreach, Development, Marketing, and Public Relations. The Collection Manager will have primary responsibility for collection maintenance, preparation and integration of new specimens, specimen cataloging, database management, digitization projects, physical improvements, and coordinating the activities of student assistants and volunteers. Other duties include participation in institutional planning, preparation of grant proposals for collection support. The successful applicant may also lead or participate in field and collections-based research, and engage in other areas of professional development. At the Natural History Museum of Utah, we recognize that our strength and sustainability as an organization stem from diversity and inclusion. For this reason, we are committed to fostering equity, recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, and empowering staff members in developing an accessible and inclusive work environment. We also place a strong emphasis on providing an exceptional experience to every guest who visits the museum or participates in any of our programs. We believe that everyone, at every level and in all departments, are a critical part of providing this level of experience. Therefore, all staff members receive ongoing training and are expected to consistently contribute to creating exceptional, memorable, and inclusive experiences for our guests, partners, and the community. RESPONSIBILITIES - Cares for the vertebrate collection on a day-to-day basis, including organizing and conserving specimens. Plans and oversees the digitization, rehousing, and movement of the collection as necessary and/or directed by the Curator(s). Assists with the development and implementation of plans and goals for the collection. Facilitates visits by outside researchers using the collection. - Responsible for collection maintenance and documentation including database management, loan processing, and collection digitization. - Plans for collection growth and improvement. Works cooperatively with other collection management staff to achieve the highest level of collection care and productivity across the Museum. - Processes incoming and outgoing specimens and/or materials including new field specimens, donations, exchanges and loans in collaboration with the Registrar. Maintains extensive knowledge concerning specimens in the collections and the organisms they represent. - Supports the planning, installation, and maintenance of temporary and permanent exhibits. Expedites the use of collection of materials for display. - Participates in public and school educational program activities of the Museum including, but not limited to, tours for the public and Museum members, training of Museum volunteers and Gallery Interpreters, engagement with Youth Development Program participants, and participation in public Museum events. - Facilitates outside research visits of scientists using the collection. - Prepares or assists in preparing permits, grant proposals, audit reports, protocols, publications and articles. - Assesses related training needs and coordinates training programs to meet those needs for collections staff, students, and volunteers. Supervises work of part-time staff, students, and volunteers. - Stays abreast of current professional standards and legal or other related changes impacting the collection and makes recommendations for improvement and compliance. - Advocates for natural history collections and effectively communicates their importance to members of the public and the scientific community. - May lead or participate in ongoing or original research related to the collection. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in a related field plus two years of related experience or equivalency. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. - Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS M.S. degree in biological sciences with an emphasis in vertebrate zoology (herpetology, ornithology, or mammalogy) or equivalent experience, familiarity and experience with vertebrate zoology collections and their use in research is essential. OTHER INFORMATION Position pen until filled. Submit a current resume and a cover letter describing how your experience, knowledge, and interests qualify you for this position through the University of Utah employment website: https://employment.utah.edu/salt-lake-city-ut/nhmu-collection-manager-vertebrate-zoology/45AA70BFF82E4C9A85B1982E6F0CC0B8/job/ Eric Rickart, PhD Curator of Vertebrate Zoology Natural History Museum of Utah 301 Wakara Way Salt Lake City, UT 84108 (801) 585-7759 "Shannen L. Robson" ********************Other******************** Volunteer shorebird fieldwork opportunity in Tunisia, spring 2020 Description: We seek an enthusiastic volunteer field biologist to aid with monitoring, capturing, and behavioural observations of shorebird species including Kentish plover inhabiting coastal regions of Tunisia (2nd April-30th June 2020). Research expenses and accommodation during the field season will be covered by project funding. Our objective is to investigate the evolutionary diversity of breeding behaviour across shorebirds species. The project is supported by international project ÉLVONAL Shorebird Science (elvonalshorebirds.com), University of Debrecen (Hungary) and University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest (Hungary). Duties: Daily duties include walking through saltmarsh/coastal beach habitat searching for nests and broods and resighting plovers and other shorebird species with binoculars or scope. Once a nest is located, it is marked on a handheld GPS and the eggs are measured and floated to determine expected hatch date. Adult plovers are caught on nests with funnel traps and ringed/banded, measured, and sampled for blood. Behavioural observations of brood care and nest attendance are also needed. The volunteer will work as part of an international team that includes experienced researchers from the UK, Hungary and Tunisia. Knowledge/skills required: A candidate must have the ability to work long hours and independently while maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude. Experience with bird ringing and knowledge of French language is desirable but not essential. A valid driver's license is needed. Colour vision and the ability to walk on uneven terrain for up to 6 km per day. Skills and training offered: Resighting colour-ringed/banded birds with binoculars and scope, nest searching, floating eggs, trapping ground nesting birds, ringing/banding birds with metal and darvic rings/bands, taking blood samples and behavioural observations. If the applicant is inexperienced in any of the aforementioned skills but demonstrates high potential, enthusiasm, and keen knowledge of ornithology or evolutionary biology during the recruiting process, we will seriously consider your application and provide the relevant training needed in the field. To apply: Interested candidates should contact Dr Grant McDonald ( gcmcdon@gmail.com) with applications that include max one page motivation letter and max three pages CV highlighting relevant experience and mentioning referees. Documents in English should be sent to Grant McDonald before deadline: 28 February 2020. Grant McDonald ********************Other******************** Best Graduate Student Paper of 2019 Dear SMBE Members, SMBE is calling for nominations forBest Graduate Student Papers of 2019. These awards provide recognition for outstanding papers in both our SMBE journals, Molecular Biology & Evolution (MBE)andGenome Biology & Evolution (GBE).Therewillbe oneBest Graduate Student Paperaward for each journal. All articles published in the calendar year 2019 are eligible for nomination. This corresponds to papers published in the printed volume 36 inMBEand volume 11 inGBE. Please see below for additional information on eligibility. Winners will be given a certificate, a prize of $2,000 and a travel award to either the 2020 or 2021 SMBE meeting. Best Regards, Marta L. Wayne President, SMBE Eligibility & Nomination 1. All articles published in the two SMBE journals,Molecular Biology & EvolutionandGenome Biology & Evolution(one prize for each journal), in the calendar year 2019 are automatically eligible if the final publication date of the nominated paper is not more than two years later than the date of the nominee's Ph.D. 2. The nominated graduate student must be the first author or joint first- author of the nominated paper. 3. An article and its first author can be nominated by anyone; self- nominations are acceptable. 4. A signed letter from the Ph.D. advisor, MSc advisor, or equivalent, confirming that the paper was part of the nominee's thesis or graduate work is required. 5. The deadline for submitting nominations isMarch 11, 2020. How to Enter Please send the name of the nominee, a scan of the signed advisor letter, and the name of the paper for which the award is to be considered as aSINGLE PDFtosmbe@allenpress.com. Please use the email subject line "MBE/GBE Best Student Paper Nomination", deleting journal name as appropriate. Society for Molecular Biology & Evolution smbe@allenpress.com Society for Molecular Biology & Evolution ********************PostDocs******************** ***ERC-funded postdoctoral position in the evolutionary genomics of whole genome duplication *Start (negotiable): autumn 2020 *Duration: 2 years (with possibility for an extension) *Place: Department of Botany, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic, EU We seek a highly motivated, independent early career researcher interested in leading a research program within the context of an ERC-funded project focused on the evolutionary consequences of whole genome duplication (for details see below). The successful candidate will join the team of Ecological Genomics lead by Filip Koláø ( https://botany.natur.cuni.cz/ecolgen). This project will involve close collaboration with other labs focused on ecological and evolutionary genomics of polyploidy, Levi Yant (University of Nottingham, UK) and Christian Parisod (University of Bern, Switzerland). **Requirements - innovative thinking, enthusiasm for evolutionary biology - keen interest in leading an independent research program and collaborating both within the group and internationally - a strong background in structural, statistical, and/or population genomics - PhD in evolutionary biology, genetics, bioinformatics, or related fields **We offer - competitive monthly salary of 2,400 EUR (note that average gross salary in the Czech Republic was ~1,350 EUR monthly in 2019 and living expenses are generally lower in CZ) - work in a young, dynamic and international environment, situated in an inspiring city centre - co-supervision of a PhD student in the same project - involvement in international collaboration including stays in collaborating labs **Optional - further possibilities for strengthening academic career - take part in teaching relevant courses - supervision of master project(s) in the Bioinformatics or Evolutionary Biology program - participate in fieldwork in Europe or North America - opportunity to develop independent research follow-up project - support for seeking additional self-funded projects in national (e.g. Junior Researcher projects within The Czech Science Foundation) and international funding schemes (e.g. Marie Curie, EMBO fellowship) ***Project details Whole genome duplication (WGD, polyploidization) is a dramatic genome-wide mutation whose ubiquity across eukaryotes suggests an adaptive benefit, although the underlying mechanism remains unknown. In the project, the successful applicant will test the hypothesis that WGD promotes formation and/or later accumulation of structural changes in a genome (gene duplications, inversions, repetitive DNA proliferation), potentially providing adaptive benefits when facing novel environmental challenges. The project will build on our research in Arabidopsis arenosa that demonstrated that WGD can increase the capacity of its natural populations to accumulate adaptive variation, but the candidate will extend well-beyond this system to additional species to discern the generality of initial findings from the A. arenosa system. The core work will focus on analysis of population genomic data from field surveys of ploidy-variable systems (diploid-autotetraploid), providing replicates of the WGD process in natural conditions. There will be possibility to expand to analyses of variation in experimental populations involving newly synthesized polyploids. General conclusions will be drawn taking advantage from replicated ploidy-variable plant species, which are partly already sampled and sequenced. Alongside the head - start with available data, the candidate is expected to be fully involved in the overall project design and lead the analytical part of the project. For overall info on the Starting ERC project see https://botany.natur.cuni.cz/ecolgen/node/48. **Please send your CV, contact details for two referees and a half-page motivation letter to Filip Koláø (filip.kolar@natur.cuni.cz). Review of the applications will begin on March 15th 2020 and will continue until the position has been filled. -- Filip Koláø Department of Botany Faculty of Science, Charles University Benatska 2, CZ - 128 01, Prague, Czech Republic *https://botany.natur.cuni.cz/ecolgen/ * Filip Kolar ********************PostDocs******************** Postdoctoral position, Tree of Life, Temple University, Philadelphia, USA A postdoctoral position is available at Temple University in Philadelphia for conducting research on the tree of life and its timescale. This is part of the TimeTree project and database (www.timetree.org) of S. Blair Hedges (Center for Biodiversity, www.biodiversitycenter.org) and Sudhir Kumar (iGEM, Institute for Genomics and Evolutionary Medicine, igem.temple.edu). The research involves a diversity of topics in evolutionary biology including speciation, extinction, and diversification. Temple has exceptional research strength in these and related fields of biodiversity, bioinformatics, ecology, and evolutionary genomics. We are seeking a person with training in evolutionary biology and phylogenetics and skilled in bioinformatics. Some programming knowledge, preferably R, is required. An ideal candidate will have experience with the literature and questions in this area, experience with species-rich analyses, and a general knowledge of taxonomy. The Center for Biodiversity and iGEM are both located within Temple's Science, Education, and Research Center (SERC) on the main campus. They are affiliated with the Department of Biology and College of Science and Technology. Temple University is located in the heart of historic Philadelphia and is home to many academic and research institutions as well as numerous cultural attractions. Interested persons should send an e-mail to postdoc@timetree.org, stating their interest in this position, and attach a curriculum vitae that also contains contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on March 9th and continue until the position is filled. Temple University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer committed to achieving a diverse community (AA, EOE, m/f/d/v). sbh@temple.edu ********************PostDocs******************** The title should be: UCambridge.PostDoc.MicrobialEvolution Link: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/25139/ Text below: The Ecosystems and Global Change Group led by Dr Andrew Tanentzap at the University of Cambridge (www.ecosystemchange.com) is seeking a full-time Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA). The PDRA will join an exciting project funded by the European Research Council investigating the ecological and evolutionary importance of molecular diversity in dissolved organic matter. The goal of the position is to determine how chemical diversity in dissolved organic matter influences the adaptation and evolution of microbes. The PDRA will be responsible for managing and delivering a multi-year evolution experiment where a focal bacterium, ideally Pseudomonas fluorescens, will be grown on media amended with dissolved organic matter sourced from different lakes and alongside different levels of competition from other model taxa. They will perform regular sequencing and fitness assays of the focal strains, and may be required to visit field sites to source the organic matter. Finally, the PDRA may be involved in analysing existing metagenomics datasets collected across European lakes. The successful candidate must be a highly motivated scientist with a proven track record of publication in leading peer-reviewed journals, ideally with evidence of innovation in applying theory to empirical datasets. They will have a PhD in evolutionary biology, environmental microbiology, or a related subject and considerable experience with all of experimental evolution, aquatic ecology, and genomics. Experience with project and team management is ideal. Please ensure that you upload a covering letter describing how you meet the post specifications, a CV, and the names of two academic referees that can comment on your suitability for the role. We will be unable to consider any other additional documents as part of your application. Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance. Further details are available at http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/25139/file/further+particulars.pdf To apply, visit http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/25139/. For queries, please contact Dr Andrew Tanentzap ajt65@cam.ac.uk. "A.J. Tanentzap" ********************PostDocs******************** Postdoc/PhD position at the Research Dept. for Limnology, Mondsee, Austria We are offering a postdoc position within the project Functional Diversity of Planktonic Ciliates, funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF). This project investigates the taxonomic (TDiv) and, in particular, functional diversity (FDiv) of ciliates in freshwater and the ocean. Our analyses of FDiv will be based upon functional traits (FT) that we will define and weight in their relative significance for the ecosystem level using multivariate statistics. We will use an experimental approach (i.e., numerical and functional responses) and semi-mechanistic models to investigate ciliate responses to food and temperature. The successful candidate will be responsible for compiling and analysing the existing marine and freshwater FT data and analysing ciliate FDiv using advanced statistics in R. He/she will spend ~9 months in the partner laboratory at Liverpool, conducting experimental laboratory work and field work. The position is also open for suitable PhD candidates. Employment will start as soon as possible and last until September, 2022. Salary level is according to FWF project standards (gross salary currently 54,453.00 euro p.a. for Postdocs, see https://www.fwf.ac.at/en/research-funding/personnel-costs/). To apply, please send a motivation letter, CV and contact details of two references until March 15, 2020 to Thomas Weisse (thomas.weisse@uibk.ac.at). Further information can be found at: https://www.uibk.ac.at/limno/personnel/weisse/index.html.en. Kind regards, Universität Innsbruck Forschungsinstitut für Limnologie, Mondsee Sonja Burggraf Institutssekretariat Mondseestraße 9, A-5310 Mondsee Telefon +43 512 507-50201 Fax +43 512 507-50299 E-Mail sonja.burggraf@uibk.ac.at, office-ilim@uibk.ac.at Bürozeiten: Dienstag - Freitag 8:00-16:00 "Burggraf, Sonja" ********************PostDocs******************** A position is available for a postdoctoral researcher in evolutionary computational biology evoldir@evol Mihaela Pavlicev in the Department of Evolutionary Biology at the University of Vienna. The Pavlicev lab is interested in the interface between development and evolution, specifically in the effect of developmental systems on evolutionary change. We use experimental andis available for a postdoctoral researcher in evolutionary theoretical approaches in our work. Evolution of female reproduction is one of the major research topics in the lab. A successful candidate will have a solid experience using genomic/transcriptomic data and be interested in integrating these in order to ask organismal and evolutionary questions. The position includes teaching as well as involvement in administrative activities and offers sufficient freedom and support to progressively establish an own research program; the development of independent project proposals is encouraged. The environment of the Faculty of Life Sciences and further evolution-focused institutions located in Vienna offer unique opportunities for intellectual development. The position is available for the maximum of six years. Applications including a letter of motivation (German or English) should be submitted via the Job Center to the University of Vienna (http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at) no later than 15.03.2020, mentioning reference number 10435. For details see the University announcement (http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at), for further information please contact mihaela.pavlicev@univie.ac.at. is available for a postdoctoral researcher in evolutionary ----- A position is available for a Postdoctoral researcher in molecular evolutionary developmental biology in the working group of Mihaela Pavlicev in the Department of Evolutionary Biology at the University of Vienna. The Pavlicev lab is interested in the interface between development and evolution, specifically in the effect of developmental systems on evolutionary change. We use experimental and theoretical approaches in our work. Evolution of mammalian female reproduction is one of the major research topics in the lab. A successful candidate will have a solid experience in molecular developmental research and strong interest in organismal evolutionary biology. The position offers sufficient freedom and support to progressively establish an own research profile; the development of independent project proposals is encouraged. The environment of the Faculty of Life Sciences and the further evolution-focused institutions located in Vienna offer unique opportunities for intellectual development. The position is available for a maximum of six years. Applications including a letter of motivation (German or English) should be submitted via the Job Center to the University of Vienna (http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at) no later than 015. 03.2020, mentioning reference number 10436. For details see the University announcement (http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at), for further information please contact mihaela.pavlicev@univie.ac.at. Mihaela Pavlicev