Doctoral Researcher, Gut microbiome and thermal adaptations in wild birds
- Jyväskylä, Keski-Suomi
- 30 000 €/vuosi
- Väliaikainen
- Täyspäiväinen
- We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, productive person, who will be willing to gain experience both in the lab and in the field and contribute intellectually to the project development.
- Suitable candidates should have a Msc in ecology/evolution, (eco)physiology, molecular biology, microbial ecology or related field by the time of starting the position, and interest in host-microbiome research and bioinformatics.
- Experience in laboratory analyses or working with (wild) animals will be considered beneficial.
- Funding for 4 years in the doctoral program of the University of Jyväskylä.
- Supervision in all aspects of the work (from field to lab to computational skills), possibility to join workshops to improve specific skills in e.g. bioinformatics, data analysis.
- International, enthusiastic working environment (working language is English) in a friendly research group with a large collaborator network.
- Well-equipped research station (Konnevesi research station), labs and state-of-the-art scientific equipment, software, access to journals and scientific databases.
- Resources for travel to conferences or workshops abroad.
and including contact information of two academics who can provide reference letters * Max 2-page motivation letter including a statement of research interests and reasons for applying
- A numbered list of publications, if any
- Relevant certificates / diplomas (or date of completion the MSc)
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