Job title:
Project description:
We are using collared and pied flycatchers as a model to study various question related to ecology and evolution since 1980 and have gathered long-term data on breeding performance, phenotypic traits and blood samples. These samples are being used in a wide range of research projects including projects on mate choice and sexual selection, life-history evolution, processes on aging, adaptation to climate change and speciation.
Duties:
The Research Assistant will be responsible for up-dating the systems used for organizing blood and tissue samples, performing DNA extractions and data management.
Qualifications required:
Master degree or a foreign equivalent degree in biology or similar field. Previous experience of some type of field work (i.e. sample collection) and laboratory work such as DNA extractions are necessary for the position.
We attach great importance to personal qualities such as being well organized and structured at work. Candidates must be able to express themselves fluently in spoken as well as written English and/or Swedish.
Qualifications desired:
Previous experience of fieldwork on birds are desirable but not mandatory.
Location:
Uppsala, Sweden
About the employment:
The position is a temporal 12-month position. Scope of employment: full time, 100%. Starting date as soon as possible or as agreed. Location: Uppsala. The position may be subject to security vetting. If security vetting is conducted, the applicant must pass the vetting process to be eligible for employment.
Submit your application through Uppsala University's recruitment system.
The application should include 1) a letter describing yourself, your research interests, and why you want the position, 2) your CV, 3) a brief description of your education, 4) copies supporting your education and previous experiences of similar work, 5) names and contact details of at least two referees (email addresses and phone numbers). The application should be written in English. You are welcome to submit your application no later than April 4 2025. UFV-PA 2025/861.
Contact details:
Professor, Anna Qvarnström, anna.qvarnstrom@ebc.uu.se, +46 18 471 64 06.
