The Centre for Ecological Genomics and Wildlife Conservation at the
University of Johannesburg invites expressions of interest for a
joint postdoctoral fellowship to the value of R250 000 (~US$ 13,400)
per annum.  The fellowship is awarded for up to 2 years, depending
on performance.

Candidates should have 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 research field of their choice, which may
include population genetics/genomics, phylogenetics/genomics and
eDNA metabarcoding. Projects typically focus on marine/estuarine
eukaryote species of conservation concern, commercially exploited
species, or document biodiversity. Please see details about the
center at https://molzoolab.co.za/ and
https://www.uj.ac.za/members/peter-teske/

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 can also gain experience in student
supervision if they choose to become registered co-supervisors of
postgraduate students (MSc and PhD levels). The University of
Johannesburg is Africa's top university in terms of the number of
accredited research outputs published, and postdocs contribute
significantly to this:
https://news.uj.ac.za/news/uj-achieves-historic-no-1-in-sas-accredited-research-outputs-2/
.

Interested candidates should please send the following documents
to 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); candidates who have not yet
  completed their PhD, but expect to do so soon, are encouraged to apply
* A 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 May 1, and will
then officially apply for this position at the departmental level
(the closing date is May 15). The actual commencement of the postdoc
position is flexible, but should be no later than 3 months after
the outcome of the application has been announced.

*Prof. Peter Teske*
Department of Zoology
University of Johannesburg, Kingsway Campus
Auckland Park 2006
South Africa
Tel +27 (0)11 559 3373
https://sites.google.com/view/peterteske/

For courier shipments:
D3 LAB 339
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Department of Zoology
University of Johannesburg, Kingsway Campus (APK)
Corner Kingsway and University Rd.
Auckland Park 2092
Email: pteske101@gmail.com
Tel.: 011 559 3373

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