The University of Oslo is the number one university in Norway. It is also the country’s oldest university.
Host Country: Oslo, Norway
Host University: University of Oslo
Name of the Fellowship: Postdoctoral Research fellow in Evolutionary Biology (Natural History Museum, University of Oslo)
Number of Awards: 1
Degree Level: Postdoctoral
Benefits:
- The candidate will work in association with the ERC Starting Grant project Dissecting the paradox of stasis in evolutionary biology (ROCKS- PARADOX) awarded to Kjetil Lysne Voje. This is a highly collaborative project that includes both national and international partners.
- The appointment is for a period of four years. The position will be for a period of 4 years with 25% compulsory work (e.g., teaching responsibilities and curator work at the museum).
- Salary NOK 544 400 – 626 300 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow (position code 1352)
- Career building links with a vibrant international research network with excellent opportunities for building a career in evolutionary biology/paleobiology.
- A sticing and friendly working environment.
- Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
- Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo's family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a PhD degree (or another corresponding education equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree) in biology (or related fields) and document a specialization or clear profile in evolutionary biology.
- We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and hard-working postdoctoral candidate with the ambition to gain new insights into evolutionary biology and publish papers in leading international journals. The candidate will generate and analyze large amounts of phenotypic data, so the ideal candidate has a high sense of organization, is able to trade large amounts of data, has experience with morphometrics and data analysis (R programming language, statistical modelling, machine learning), and possess excellent writing skills.
- Interest in and knowledge of quantitative genetics is particularly appreciated.
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Application requirements:
- A cover letter that includes a statement of motivation and a summary of scientific background and research interests.
- A CV summarizing education, positions, research profile and merits, pedagogical qualifications, and other qualifying activities.
- A list of all scientific publications.
- A one-page statement explaining why the candidate is motivated for the position and how the position fits into the applicant's career plan.
- Contact information for two reference persons (name, relation to candidate, e-mail, and phone number). No reference letters should be submitted.
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Application Deadline: 10 August 2022
Application Link:
Interested applicants can check this link for details - https://cutt.ly/kZlJ4LR
