Post-Doctoral Fellow in Conservation Genomics: Lund University, Sweden, is seeking a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Fellow for a project aimed at quantifying the loss of genomic diversity through five millennia of elephant ivory trade. The project is funded by a FORMAS grant and is led by Dr. Patrícia Pečnerová in collaboration with the University of Copenhagen. The successful candidate will join the Molecular Ecology and Evolution Lab at Lund University’s Department of Biology.
Post-Doctoral Fellow in Palaeogenomics and Conservation Genomics
| Job Details | |
|---|---|
| Designation | Post-Doctoral Fellow |
| Research Area | Palaeogenomics and Conservation Genomics |
| Location | Lund, Skåne län, Sweden |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Ph.D. in a relevant field, completed within the last three years; comprehensive understanding of evolutionary and population genetics theory; documented ability in high-throughput DNA sequencing data, bioinformatic analyses, and handling ancient DNA; interest in biodiversity conservation; excellent oral and written English skills. |
Job Description:
The post-doctoral fellow will conduct research in palaeogenomics and conservation genomics, participate in teaching (up to 20% of working hours), supervise degree projects and doctoral students, actively seek external research funding, collaborate with various disciplines, and undertake administration related to the work duties. The project will involve an interdisciplinary approach, including ancient DNA, population genetics, and conservation genetics, with collaboration across multiple fields. The successful candidate will participate in international conferences/meetings, sampling trips, and visits to collaborators across Europe.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are required to submit a cover letter, résumé/CV, including degrees, skills, work experience, list of publications, contact information for references, and a copy of the doctoral degree diploma in a single PDF-file. Applications should be in English. For further information about the position, applicants can contact Dr. Patrícia Pecnerová (patricia.pecnerova@bio.ku.dk) and Prof. Bengt Hansson (bengt.hansson@biol.lu.se).
Last Date for Apply: November 25, 2024, 11:59 PM CET
