Researcher in vertebrate palaeontology

Published: 2019-11-21

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our mission is to pursue top-quality research and education and to interact constructively with society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has 44.000 students, 7.100 employees and a turnover of SEK 7 billion.

The Department of Organismal Biology teaches and explores the evolution, development and function on the organismal level. For more information see www.iob.uu.se.

Duties: Investigate the anatomy, especially the tooth-bearing bones, of acanthothoracid placoderms - a group of extinct armoured fishes from the Early Devonian (419-393 million years ago). The project will be based principally on microtomographic data from Czech acanthothoracids. Specific tasks include reconstructing the anatomy, especially the skull and jaws, from tomographic data; carry out phylogenetic analyses of the acanthothoracids on the basis of these data and interpretations; and present the results in articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Requirements: PhD in palaeontology or equivalent. Postdoctoral research experience on early vertebrates, especially acanthohtoracids and other placoderms. Fluent spoken and written English.

Additional qualifications: Experience of reconstructing fossils from tomographic data.

Uppsala University strives to be an inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunities and attracts qualified candidates who can contribute to the University’s excellence and diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people of all backgrounds.

Salary: Individual salary.

Starting date: 01-01-2020 or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary position ending 31-10-2020.

Scope of employment: 100%

For further information about the position please contact: Per Ahlberg, email Per.Ahlberg@ebc.uu.se

Please submit your application by 5 December 2019, UFV-PA 2019/4035.

Are you considering moving to Sweden to work at Uppsala University? If so, you will find a lot of information about working and living in Sweden at www.uu.se/joinus. You are also welcome to contact International Faculty and Staff Services at ifss@uadm.uu.se.

Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services. Applications must be submitted as described in this advertisement.