The Conservation and Population Genetics Group in the Department
of Genetics at the University of the Free State, and the Centre for
Ecological Genomics and Wildlife Conservation at the University of
Johannesburg, invite expressions of interest for a joint postdoctoral
fellowship to the value of R250 000 (~US$ 13,400) per annum. The
fellowship is awarded over a period of 2 years, during which the applicant
will spend 1 year at the one university and 1 year at the other.

Candidates should have substantial experience in the analysis of genetic
and/or genomic data by means of unix-based applications, including high
performance computing. The successful applicant will work on existing or
new projects in a wide variety of fields, which may include population
genetics/genomics, phylogenetics/genomics and eDNA metabarcoding. Projects
typically focus on eukaryote species of conservation concern, or document
biodiversity.

This is an excellent opportunity for young researchers (with a PhD
awarded within the past 5 years) to boost the number of research outputs
on their CV. They will also gain experience in student supervision by
being officially registered co-supervisors of postgraduate students
(MSc and PhD level).

Interested candidates should send the following documents to Prof. Paul
Grobler (GroblerJP@ufs.ac.za) and Prof. Peter Teske (pteske101@gmail.com);
the review of applications will commence immediately:

* A motivation letter not exceeding 1 page in which the applicant
  briefly summarises skills and interests (with a particular focus
  on experience in unix-based analyses and other skills relevant to
  this position)
* A short CV (1-2 pages) that includes key publications; do not include
  predatory journals (https://beallslist.net/standalone-journals/)
* Proof of having completed a PhD no earlier than 2019 (e.g. a scan of
  the PhD certificate or academic record)
* PDF of at least one published (or in press) scientific paper that is
  relevant to this position (at least one first authorship is a
  prerequisite)
* Contact details of three references

The most suitable candidate will be selected by March 20, and is then
expected to work with the hosts on a project proposal that needs to be
submitted online by March 24. The actual commencement of the position
is flexible, but should be no later than 3 months after the outcome of
the application has been announced.

Please see the following website for details on this position:
https://www.uj.ac.za/postgraduate-school/postdoctoral-research-fellows/funding-opportunities/

Peter Teske <pteske101@gmail.com>

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