********************GradStudentPositions******************** Doctoral student (m/f/d) in paleobiology and geoinformatics (75%) The Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung (SGN) was founded in 1817 and is one of the most important research institutions in the field of biodiversity. At its 13 locations throughout Germany, scientists from almost 40 nations conduct cutting-edge research on an international scale. The Society's headquarter is in the Main metropolis of Frankfurt in the heart of Germany. This is also where one of the best-known Senckenberg facilities, the Senckenberg Natural History Museum, is located. The Senckenberg Society for Nature Research (SGN) at the location in Frankfurt am Main is seeking to fill the following position as soon as possible Doctoral student (m/f/d) in paleobiology and geoinformatics (75%)(Part time) As part of the recently established Emmy Noether Research Group "Spatial signal and bias in the fossil record of seed plants in the late Mesozoic", we are hiring a doctoral student (m/f/d) in paleobiology and geoinformatics for a 3-year fixed term contract. The project aims to identify the geological and biological causes of the patterns observed in Jurassic and Cretaceous floras by combining spatially explicit data from the rock record with trait-based data from the plant fossil record, in order to fully disentangle the different causes of the apparent quasi-synchronous radiation of seed plants. This position will focus on understanding the distribution of the rock record and the sampling effort of fossil plant sites across the globe during the Jurassic and Cretaceous. Your tasks: Build a database of rock formations across the Jurassic and Cretaceous based on available information from geological maps and other literature.Obtain data from the Paleobiology Database and similar paleobiological databases on the sampling of the plant fossil record during the Jurassic and Cretaceous.Analyze the variation of rock availability through time using state-of-the-art statistical methods.Identify the causes of sampling variation in the plant fossil record across time and space, and predict areas of high potential for future sampling.Disseminate results in scientific journals and international conferences. Your profile: Essential -Diploma or Masters degree in Geology, Paleontology, Paleobiology or a related discipline.-Good knowledge of the statistical programming language R.-Strong interest in large-scale data analysis applied to geology and macroevolution.-Good communication skills, in order to work in a highly collaborative and international environment.-Very good command of written and spoken English. Desirable -Good knowledge of GIS software.-Experience with geo database or other forms of spatially explicit data.-Experience with the Paleobiology Database.-Knowledge of stratigraphy and the plant fossil record. We offer - An attractive and challenging job in a motivated, dynamic team in a research institution of worldwide standing. - The possibility to conduct a PhD thesis. - Flexible working hours - possibility of mobile working - support with childcare or caring for family members (certified by the "audit berufundfamilie") - service ID card with free entry to all municipal museums - annual bonus - company pension plan Location: Frankfurt Scope of employment: Part Time, 75% Type of contract: 3 year fixed term contract Salary: According to the German collective agreement of the State of Hesse (pay grade E 13, TV-H) Senckenberg is committed to diversity. We benefit from the different expertise, perspectives and personalities of our staff and welcome every application from qualified candidates, irrespective of age, gender, ethnic or cultural origin, religion and ideology, sexual orientation and identity or disability. Women are particularly encouraged to apply, as they are underrepresented in the field of this position; in the case of equal qualifications and suitability they will be given preference. Applicants with disabilities ("Schwerbehinderung") will be given preferential consideration in case of equal suitability. Senckenberg actively supports the compatibility of work and family and places great emphasis on an equal and inclusive work culture. How to apply: Please send us your complete and meaningful application documents (letter of motivation, CV, training and employment references) as single pdf-file quoting Ref. #01-25002 by 16th of February 2025 torecruiting@senckenberg.deor apply directly on our homepage using the online application form. Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung Senckenberganlage 25 60325 Frankfurt a.M. E-Mail: Recruiting@Senckenberg.de For more information, please contact Prof. Dr. Dieter Uhl via email: Dieter.Uhl@Senckenberg.de Further information about the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung can be found at www.senckenberg.de. Mario Coiro (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************PostDocs******************** SciLifeLab PULSE: Postdoc program for Future Leaders in Life Science Academia and Industry Visit https://www.scilifelab.se/research/pulse/ for more details. Join SciLifeLab PULSE (Program for future leaders in Life Science) to move your research career forward. Why PULSE? * Empowering Diversity in Science: PULSE is committed to fostering diversity and creating inclusive environments. * Flexible and Supportive: Tailored training and career development designed to balance professional growth with personal commitments. * State-ot-the-art Research: Engage in cutting-edge, high-density data-driven research that impacts academia, industry, and policy worldwide. About the Programme * Fellowship: each participant will benefit from a 36-month postdoctoral training. * Two tracks to align with your goals: Choose between the academic or the entrepreneurial path. * Global Collaboration: Opportunities for secondments at 24 renowned research institutions, infrastructures, and industry partners across Europe and beyond. * Host Universities: Collaborate with one of nine leading Swedish universities. Research Areas Academic track * Cell & Molecular Biology * Precision Medicine & Diagnostics * Epidemiology & Infection biology * Evolution & Biodiversity. Entrepreneurial track * Machine Learning/AI * Therapeutic Oligonucleotides * Display and Selection technologies * Proximity Inducing Agents What You get * Transferable Skills: E.g. Open science, FAIR, communication, entrepreneurship and leadership training, to develop expertise to address related challenges. * Technology and methodology skills: Research methodology and technology training, according to an individually designed career development plan. The program integrates international, interdisciplinary, and intersectoral elements to provide a well- rounded educational experience. * Networking Opportunities: Build lasting relationships through secondments at any of the PULSE partners; international industries, institutions, and research infrastructures. * Leadership Development: Become one of the 48 future leaders equipped to move forward towards their goals within molecular life sciences. * Competitive salary and benefits, including access to the Swedish social security system, to support work-life balance. Our Commitment to Inclusivity PULSE follows the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for Recruitment of Researchers, ensuring an open, fair, and transparent selection process. We encourage applications from women and individuals of all backgrounds to enrich the future of Life Sciences. Application Period: The first call for 24 postdoctoral positions is open between January 7 and March 31, 2025, and welcomes candidates of all nationalities under MSCA eligibility criteria. Visit https://www.scilifelab.se/research/pulse/ for more details. Contact: pulse@scilifelab.se SciLifeLab PULSE Management Team N�r du har kontakt med oss p� Uppsala universitet med e-post s� inneb�r det att vi behandlar dina personuppgifter. F�r att l�sa mer om hur vi g�r det kan du l�sa h�r: http://www.uu.se/om-uu/dataskydd-personuppgifter/ E-mailing Uppsala University means that we will process your personal data. For more information on how this is performed, please read here: http://www.uu.se/en/about-uu/data-protection-policy Maria B�ckstr�m (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************PostDocs******************** As a member of the DNFS (Deutsche Naturwissenschaftliche Forschungssammlungen e.V.), the State Museum of Natural History Karlsruhe (SMNK) is one of the largest research museums and collections in Germany and presents permanent and special exhibitions on over 5000 m², including the largest living coral reef in Germany. With extensive analog and digital offerings, it attracts more than 200,000 visitors every year. As a nationally and internationally active research museum in the fields of geosciences and biosciences, the museum enjoys recognition far beyond the region. The SMNK has a well-developed research infrastructure with molecular laboratories and imaging facilities. Based on its extensive collections and the taxonomic expertise of its curators, the museum is also an important point of contact for the general public, schools and the press interested in plant, fungal and animal species in south-western Germany and for experts in the region, as well as a cooperation partner for national and international institutes. The Natural History Museum Karlsruhe is looking for a Postdoc for environmental DNA (eDNA) research on bees, 100%, limited to 2.5 years, at Naturkundemuseum Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Germany, starting 1.4.2024 We are living in a biodiversity crisis of unprecedented extend. Many species are on the brink of extinction and important ecosystem services are at risk, including pollination. Pollinators and their interactions are the focus of the Beenergia project. In particular, the conflict between managed pollinators, especially honey bees, and wild bees will be investigated. In a multidisciplinary consortium, Beenergia aims to understand the ecological balance between commercial and wild pollinators, assess threats and develop solutions that ensure both pollinator protection and food security. This subproject aims to develop innovative methods for gentle sampling and monitoring of wild bees based on molecular methods. Therefore, we are looking for a committed, motivated, communicative and team-oriented person with a strong interest in molecular ecology and sequencing methods to participate in developing eDNA-based methods for the detection and monitoring of pollinators in cooperation with the project partners in Germany and Switzerland and to test them in field trials. We expect: - PhD in biology, or similar disciplines with a focus on biodiversity, ecology or evolutionary biology - In-depth knowledge of eDNA methods and various sequencing techniques - Interest in the realization and testing of prototypes - Basic knowledge of bees and wild bees and their ecology - Good language skills in English (project language) - Bioinformatics knowledge is a plus We offer - Payment will be in EG 13 TV-L - dynamic collaboration in an international team - the opportunity to work at a nationally renowned research museum with recognized collections and an attractive exhibition - a workplace in the center of Karlsruhe, with excellent public transport connections to several attractive natural areas and the Black Forest National Park - flexible work time and family-friendly working hours (39.5 h/week); possibility of mobile working - participation in company health management, job ticket and job bike subsidized by the state of Baden-Württemberg The SMNK aims to increase the proportion of women in areas in which women are underrepresented and therefore expressly asks qualified women to apply. Severely disabled applicants will be given priority if equally qualified. Please include a note to this effect in your cover letter and enclose proof of disability. Please send your informative electronic application with CV, list of publications, certificates and references to bewerbung@smnk.de by 31.01.2025, quoting reference number 01_2025. If you have any questions, please contact the Scientific Director Prof. Dr. Martin Husemann: martin.husemann@smnk.de. Please note that the application documents will be forwarded to the persons involved in the recruitment process. Unfortunately, costs for interviews cannot be covered or reimbursed. Further information on the State Museum of Natural History Karlsruhe can also be found on the Internet at www.smnk.de Data protection notice for applicants The protection of your personal data is an important concern for the Staatliches Museum für Naturkunde Karlsruhe and is guaranteed at all times. All personal data collected and processed as part of an application is protected against unauthorized access and manipulation by technical and organizational measures. Your data will only be used to process your application within the Natural History Museum and will be treated in strict confidence in accordance with legal regulations. If you send your application by e-mail, please note that confidentiality risks and unauthorized access by third parties cannot be ruled out when communicating by unencrypted e-mail. Questions and suggestions on data protection If you have any questions or suggestions on the subject of data protection, please contact our data protection officer. E-mail: despina.antonatou@smnk.de Mit freundlichen Grüßen i.A. 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