Postdoctoral Researcher in Fossil Insects: The Institut Botànic de Barcelona (IBB) invites applications for a competitive Juan de la Cierva (JdC) Postdoctoral Contract to join our internationally recognized team. The position is a 2-year postdoc role focused on fossil insects, plants, insect-plant interactions, or related topics within evolutionary research.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Fossil Insects and Plant-Insect Interactions
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area:
- Evolution of insects and plants
- Insect-plant interactions and ecosystems
- Amber studies
- 3D fossil reconstructions
Location:
Institut Botànic de Barcelona (IBB), Barcelona, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Paleontology or a related field, obtained in 2023 or 2024.
- PhD must be awarded from an institution outside the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC).
- Proven track record of scientific contributions following DORA criteria.
- Proficiency in written and oral English.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, combined with the ability to work independently in a goal-oriented manner.
- Valuable: Mathematical and analytical skills, experience with Bayesian multivariate birth-death (MBD) models, or expertise in 3D fossil reconstructions.
Job Description:
The selected candidate will work collaboratively within the research lines of IBB, contributing to topics such as the evolution of insect-plant interactions, fossil analysis, or amber studies. The position is funded by a public program offered by the Spanish Government and includes opportunities to align the research focus with the candidate’s interests, within the scope of the laboratory’s projects.
Environment:
The IBB is internationally renowned for its interdisciplinary research in botany and entomology, offering a collaborative environment for studying plant-insect relationships. The postdoc will be employed by the CSIC, Spain’s largest public research institution and a prominent European research center.
Salary: Approx. 29,000 €/year gross
How to Apply:
Submit a single PDF including:
- A motivation letter describing your research interests and alignment with the position.
- A complete, up-to-date CV.
Send the application to David Peris at the provided email address.
Last Date to Apply: December 1, 2024
Expected Start Date: January 2025, with a potential start at the end of 2025 or early 2026.
Join us in advancing cutting-edge research in fossil insects and plant-insect interactions at one of the most vibrant research institutions in Europe!
