********************PostDocs******************** Postdoctoral Researcher in Solanaceae Phylogenomics Job reference: 000719 Salary: £43,645 per annum Department: Research Location: South Kensington Employment type: Fixed term contract Hours Per Week: 36 Closing date: 01/05/2026 Please apply below by clicking on https://jobs.nhm.ac.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=770 About Us We are a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum's unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website.   Today the Museum is more relevant and influential than ever. By attracting people from a range of backgrounds to work for us, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. 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About the role We are looking for a postdoctoral level scientist with skills in phylogenetic and morphological analysis to work as part of a team investigating the evolution of the mega-diverse plant genus Solanum, a member of the nightshade family (Solanaceae). We expect the appointee to produce, collate and analyse DNA sequence and morphological data for clades of Solanum species, focusing on the diverse “spiny solanums”, in either Australia or the Americas. You will join an international team of Solanaceae scientists, whose work spans biodiversity and genomics. The group works collaboratively and globally, with joint field work and papers. We expect the appointee to have had experience of working in the field collecting plants, in the laboratory with molecular sequences and in silico with phylogenomic data. The candidate will be expected to work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision, but collaboratively as part of the wider Solanaceae community. About you We are looking for a post-doctoral researcher to work with a dynamic international team investigating phylogenomics and biogeography in the mega-diverse plant genus Solanum (Solanaceae) in either Australia or the Americas. You will have a PhD degree in botany or the equivalent, experience in analysis of large phylogenomic datasets and of working in an herbarium with plant specimens, a good publication record, together with the ability to work independently and as a member of a dispersed team. Thriving at the Museum: the way we work We are proud to work at the Museum and have identified the qualities we all need to embody to reach our shared ambition. This sits alongside the Museum’s values and forms the framework for the way we work. What we offer - 27.5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (full time equivalent) - Generous defined contribution Natural History Museum Pension Scheme (employer contribution 4 - 10%) - Season ticket, bicycle and rental loan - Life insurance - Free admission to our exhibitions and many other paid exhibitions at museums, galleries and institutions across London and the UK. - Staff discount at our Museum shops and cafes - We offer a wide variety of training initiatives and opportunities to build skills. Investing in staff development is important to us, and we are ambitious about helping staff to grow and fulfil their potential. - Affordable membership to the Civil Service Sports Council which offers a range of benefits including an extensive list of special offers and reduced entry fees at a selection of cinema chains, theme parks, theatres, retailers and supermarkets. It also provides entry to up to 300 English Heritage sites and other national treasures. 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How to apply If this sounds like you, please apply below by clicking on https://jobs.nhm.ac.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=770 Please note that as part of our commitment to anonymised shortlisting, panels do not view CVs during the recruitment process. If you choose to upload your CV, our system will automatically pull information from your CV into our application form. We advise you to double-check your application form data before submitting as the tool may interpret CVs differently. We’re delighted that many of our vacancies attract a high level of interest. To ensure that every application receives the time and careful consideration it deserves, we closely monitor the number of applications we receive. In some cases, where interest is particularly high, we may close a vacancy to new applications ahead of the advertised closing date. Taking this approach helps us manage the process efficiently while maintaining a fair and thorough shortlisting process for all candidates. We therefore encourage early applications where possible. Closing date: 1 May 2026 on 23:59 Interviews expected: w/c 25 May 2026 Please note that this role qualifies for Museum sponsorship. Whilst we would still expect the successful postholder to have valid right to work in the UK at the point of starting the role, the Museum can support in obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role to apply for future or continued right to work in the UK. Please contact our Recruitment Team at hrteam@nhm.ac.uk if you have any further queries regarding this. Thank you very much. Valentina Valentina Zaccagnini (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************PostDocs******************** "Stuttgart_Macroevolution_PCMs_April_12th_Deadline" We are looking to fill a position as soon as possible for a Postdoc "Do single traits synergize to boost macroevolution? - Why are there so many orchid species?" Full-time (100%), for 2 years Remuneration according to TV-L E13 Applications accepted until 12 April2026 Project and job description: The SMNS is seeking for a creative and innovative person to fill a postdoc position in macroevolution with strong data science skills to lead a research project that will contribute to better understanding the impact and interaction of functional traits in angiosperms. The project aims to compare diversification rates among orchids and other angiosperms exhibiting specific traits. This project addresses a key research question at the SMNS `What key innovations drive evolutionary success�? The interdisciplinary team includes experts from the Botany Department (Thiv, Liancourt, Ferenc, Krause) and the Palaeontology Department (Roth-Nebelsick, Amson). Requirements: The successful candidate has a Ph.D. in Phylogenetics/Ecology/Biogeography/Macroecology or related fields and should moreover have the following skills and assets - comprehensive expertise in modern phylogenetic statistics (incl. diversification rate analyses, supertree building) with strong background in handling large datasets (e.g., functional traits, phylogeny and ecological data). - strong communication skills (oral and written), evidenced by participation in conferences and publications in international scientific journals - team-player skills with an interest in participating in interdisciplinary research projects - ability to supervise students - excellent command of English; basic knowledge of Germana bonus Our offer: - a full-time position remunerated according to TV-L E13 for 2 years (the advertised position can be filled on a part-time basis) - involvement in ongoing research projects - the opportunity to continue your career in an internationally renowned research museum with first-class infrastructure and in close cooperation with the University of Hohenheim - an attractive workplace in the center of Stuttgart - flextime, family-friendly working hours as well as the possibility to work remotely part of the time, if responsibilities permit - a monthly subsidy for the Job Ticket BW - participation in occupational health management - support in acquiring basic German language skill How to apply: Applications in German and English are equally welcome. The position should be filled as soon as possible. Please submit your electronic application including a cover letter, CV/resume, three references, list of publications, in a single PDF file (max 10 MB) to postdoc-botany@smns-bw.de by April 12, 2026 at the latest. Furthermore, please attach three key publications as PDFs (if possible). Job interviews are scheduled for April 23, 2026. For further information, please contact PD Dr. Mike Thiv (phone: +49 (0)711/8936-205, email: mike.thiv@smns-bw.de). We strongly encourage women to apply. Diversity and inclusion are central to our philosophy. Applications from persons with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified. Since 2019, we have held the audit berufundfamilie certificate and offer proven family- and life-stage-conscious working conditions. Dr John Clarke (can also be contacted about the position) https://bsky.app/profile/jclarkepaleo.bsky.social German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig Puschstrasse 4, Leipzig, Germany j.clarke.paleo@gmail.com John Clarke (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)