Postdoc in BIOGEOGRAPHY and MACROECOLOGY (Olomouc, Czech Republic)

Dear all,
We are seeking a highly motivated, productive and cooperative postdoctoral
researcher to study biogeography and macroecology of species pools
across biomes. We combine large-scale databases, citizen science data,
fieldwork, and advanced computational approaches to analyze regional and
local diversity of birds in forests and savannahs worldwide. We are keen
on macroecology, biogeography, macroevolution, and modelling. We are
seeking an ambitious postdoctoral researcher to strengthen our science
and complement our team at the Department of Zoology, Palacky University
in Olomouc, Czechia.

YOUR TASKS
- Independent research: biogeographic, comparative, and phylogenetic
  analyses of global datasets of birds, linked to environmental,
  climatic, and geohistorical data
- Lead writing and publishing high-quality papers
- Active participation in shaping the collaborative effort of the
  project team

WE OFFER
- Participation on an exciting eco-evo project, fully funded by the
  Czech Science Foundation
- Work-life balance respecting and supportive environment, flexible
  working hours
- Health insurance, employee benefits, and life in a pleasant and safe
  city
- Competitive salary

YOUR QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS
Essential
- Ph.D. in evolutionary biology, ecology, zoology or a related
  discipline
- Strong publication record in high-quality journals in biogeography,
  evolutionary biology, ecology or a related field (appropriate for a
  career stage)
- Experience in state-of-the-art analysis of ecological and
  evolutionary data
- Scientific curiosity, independent and conceptual thinking, and
  team spirit
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
- Proficiency in R language programming and strong quantitative skills

Desirable
- Demonstrated knowledge of advanced biogeographic, comparative, and
  phylogenetic methods, quantitative methods in biodiversity studies,
  GIS in R, and spatial statistics
- Experience with process-based models in ecology and biogeography
- Knowledge of other programming languages (Julia, Python) and cluster-
  based computing

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
For informal enquiries and application, email to prof. Vladimir Remes
at vladimir.remes@upol.cz. To apply, send one PDF file (max. 5 MB)
including your CV, list of publications, a short cover letter stating
your previous work, qualification and motivation, and names and e-mails
of two references. Please, state "Postdoc search" in the subject
line of your e-mail.

APPLICATION DEADLINE AND STARTING DATE
Review of applications will start 15 March 2026. Selected applicants
will be interviewed in late March. The starting date is August 2026,
and the position is available for up to 28 months (until the end of 2028).

Best regards,

Vladimir Remes
Department of Zoology
Palacky University in Olomouc
Czech Republic
https://vladremes.github.io

Vladimír Reme  <vladimir.remes@upol.cz>

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