Post-doc position in a project implemented at the Department of Molecular Biodiversity of the Institute of Systematics and Evolution of Animals Polish Academy of Sciences in Krakow, funded by the National Science Centre, Poland (project Opus 22, no. UMO-2021/43/B/NZ9/00991) titled "Population genetics of saproxylic beetle assemblages in protected and managed forests". Information about the project: http://www.isez.pan.krakow.pl/projekty-badawcze/kajtoch-NCN-2021-43-B-NZ9-00991-en.pdf department: http://www.isez.pan.krakow.pl/en/department-molecular-biodiversity.html PI and head of the department: http://www.isez.pan.krakow.pl/en/employees/lkajtoch.html https://sites.google.com/site/lukaszkajtoch/home Requirements: - PhD in Biological Sciences or a related science; - proven track record in peer-reviewed scientific publishing; - experience in bioinformatics handling with data obtained from next- generation sequencing; - experience in performing statistics in the R environment; - fluency in English. Background in genotyping with the use of ddRADseq method and familiarity with GIS techniques will be welcome. Tasks and responsibilities for the position: We are looking for a candidate for the reader position. The responsibilities of the hired individual will include: - Carrying out research tasks as part of the Opus 22 project, - Participation in planned laboratory works, - Analysis and interpretation of genetic data, - Involvement in preparing manuscripts based on the project's implementation, - Active participation in scientific conferences presenting research results, - Engagement in organizational and outreach activities. We can offer: - remuneration in accordance with the regulations of the National Science Center (Opus22) - 10.000 PLN gross / month. - full-time employment for 2.5 years, - research realized in collaboration with molecular and ecological labs, - research visits in foreign institutions and participation in international conferences, - scientific support as well as the possibility of qualifications improvement and professional development, - access to research infrastructure. - social benefits List of documents to be submitted by the candidates and other details: https://www2.ncn.gov.pl/baza-ofert/?akcja=wyswietl&id=223746 Applications for the competition, along with the documents mentioned in the announcement, should be sent by e-mail to: rekrutacja@isez.pan.krakow.pl by 01.03.2024. The winner of the competition will be announced by 08.03.2024. Planned start date: April 2024 dr hab. ukasz Kajtoch Department of Molecular Biodiversity Institute of Systematics and Evolution of Animals, Polish Academy of Sciences Slawkowska 17 St., 31-016 Krakow, Poland +48 (12) 422-80-00 ext. 29 lukasz.kajtoch@gmail.com; kajtoch@isez.pan.krakow.pl https://sites.google.com/site/lukaszkajtoch http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7345-9400 #StandWithUkraine ukasz Kajtoch (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)