Post-doctoral Researcher (80-100% 3 yrs): The Research Department for Limnology (ILIM) at the University of Innsbruck, located in Mondsee, Austria, invites applications for a Post-doctoral Researcher position. The successful candidate will be part of the interdisciplinary research project “SeeWandel-Climate,” focusing on water flea communities under global change and their eco-evolutionary effects on Lake Constance.
- 🌍 The Research Department for Limnology (ILIM) in Austria focuses on evolutionary ecology in freshwater systems.
- 🇦🇹 ILIM, situated at Lake Mondsee, has a vacancy for a Post-doctoral researcher to study water flea communities in Lake Constance under global change.
- 🔄 The research is part of the “SeeWandel-Climate” project, examining the impact of climate change and invasive species on Lake Constance’s ecosystem.
- 📊 The project involves collaboration with 7 institutions from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, aiming to provide projections for the consequences of climate change and invasive species on Lake Constance.
- 💰 Funding is received from the Interreg VI programme and international lake commissions.
- 🧪 The Daphnia water flea subproject within “SeeWandel-Climate” focuses on the recent invasion of Daphnia cucullata in Lake Constance.
- 🧬 Objectives include investigating evolutionary consequences, assessing spatio-temporal distribution, testing effects of Quagga mussel and temperature on competition, and integrating data to assess causes and consequences of the invasion.
Post-doctoral Researcher (80-100%, 3 yrs)
Designation: Post-doctoral Researcher
Research Area: Water flea communities under global change – eco-evolutionary effects and their consequences
Location: Research Department for Limnology, Mondsee, Austria
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in evolutionary biology or ecology
- Strong background in evolutionary ecology and/or bioinformatics
- Fieldwork experience and laboratory experiment expertise
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Ability to work in a team
Job Description: The successful candidate will:
- Conduct fieldwork on spatio-temporal distribution
- Generate and analyze whole-genome data for Daphnia individuals
- Lead competition experiments
- Interpret and publish project results through peer-reviewed articles
- Collaborate with international researchers in the project
- Opportunity to develop personal research interests
- Assist in the supervision of Bachelor and Master students
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a single PDF file to Markus.Moest@uibk.ac.at, including:
- Cover letter detailing education, research experience, mid-term career plans, and motivation for the project (1-2 pages)
- Curriculum vitae with a publication list
- Copies of academic qualifications
- Names and contact information of 2-3 academic references
Last Date for Apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, starting from January 31, 2024. The position can commence as early as March 2024 or upon mutual agreement.
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