Postdoctoral Researcher, Evolutionary Environmental Biology

Postdoctoral Researcher, Evolutionary Environmental Biology

University of Jyväskylä

Jyväskylä, Finland

€ 3600 - € 4800 per month gross

The interactions between different evolutionary forces, including natural and sexual selection, influence organismal responses to environmental change and, subsequently, their potential to influence ecosystem processes (i.e. eco-evolutionary dynamics). To increase understanding of the dynamic interplay between these different sources of ecological and evolutionary variation in the context of environmental change, we are looking for an experienced postdoctoral researcher with keen interest in evolutionary ecology, integrative biology and environmental sciences. The candidate will have freedom to develop their research in this broader context, focusing on organismal /population and/or ecosystem level eco-evolutionary processes as relevant. One potential empirical study system in the team of Prof. Räsänen is the emerging eco-evolutionary model organism, the freshwater isopod Asellus aquaticus, which is well suited for a broad range of biological and environmental studies.

The main focus of the postdoctoral researcher will be in research, but the candidate is expected also to contribute to student mentoring and teaching experimental ecology, evolutionary biology and/or applied evolutionary ecology. Some basic funding for research is available, but the candidate is expected to apply for additional funding to cover major research costs.

Who should apply

• The ideal candidate should have a strong conceptual basis in evolutionary biology, a keen interest in ecology and some experience in experimental research, as well as strong statistical skills;
• Teaching experience and experience in applying for funding are strong merits but not requirements;
• The candidate should be independent and work well in a team, as well as be willing to engage in a thriving scientific community.

The duties, qualification requirements, and language skills of a postdoctoral researcher are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines. The PhD degree required for the position must have been completed before the starting date.