Postdoctoral Position in Evolutionary Ecology & Phylogenetics The Institute of Nature Conservation, Polish Academy of Sciences (INC PAS) invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position as part of the OPUS 27 project: "Global Wind Regimes in Ecogeographical Rules of Evolution", funded by the National Science Centre, Poland. The position focuses on understanding the role of wind regimes in shaping mammalian body size and appendage length within Bergmann's and Allen's rules. Research will involve phylogenetic comparative methods and GIS-based environmental analyses. The postdoctoral researcher will work in an internationally collaborative environment alongside researchers from Spain (Prof. Daniel Sol) and Australia (Prof. Matthew Symonds). Location: Institute of Nature Conservation, Polish Academy of Sciences, Kraków, Poland Salary: 140,000 PLN gross gross per year (~7,000 PLN net/month) Duration: 3 years (starting March 2025), with a 6-month trial period Key Responsibilities: - Conduct research on mammalian body size, appendage length, and wind regimes - Perform phylogenetic comparative analyses and GIS-based modeling in R - Compile and manage global datasets on mammalian evolution - Lead manuscript preparation for high-impact publications - Attend conferences, workshops, and international research stays Requirements: - PhD in evolutionary biology, zoology, computational ecology, or a related field (obtained in the last 7 years) - Proven experience in geoanalyses, phylogenetic methods, and large- scale data handling - Proficiency in R and statistical modeling - Strong knowledge of mammalian evolutionary biology - Fluent spoken and written English Application Process: Send a **single PDF file** to sekretariat@iop.krakow.pl (CC: frohlich@iop.krakow.pl) with the subject "OPUS 27 Postdoc Application". Include: - Cover letter (max. 2 pages) detailing qualifications and research experience - CV with a list of scientific achievements and publications - PhD diploma copy (foreign degrees must be recognized in Poland) - Signed data processing consent Application deadline: February 28, 2025 Interviews: Early March 2025 For further details, contact frohlich@iop.krakow.pl More information: https://panel.iop.krakow.pl/uploads/232/postdoc_position_within_OPUS27.pdf Arkadiusz Fröhlich (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)