Postdoctoral Position in Plant Evolutionary Ecology
vor 2 Wochen
**Your position**
Our research projects focus on (i) adaptation under global warming, (ii) causes of constraints to climate-niche evolution, (iii) geographic and elevational range limits, (iv) the role of trade-offs among traits at range limits, and (v) detecting genetic variants of climate adaptation. Study systems are outcrossing Arabidopsis lyrata and Brassicaceae species of the Swiss Alps. We work both on the micro
- and macroevolutionary scale and employ classical quantitative genetics methods combined with the analysis of genomic and transcriptomic data.
**Your profile**
- Applicants hold a PhD degree and have some postdoctoral experience
**We offer you**
The initial appointment is for 2 years; based on performance, the fellowship is renewable for up to four more years. The University of Basel has generous resources for analysis of quantitative genetics and genomic data (scientific high-performance computing, data management, training and support). Furthermore, our Department of Environmental Sciences offers a stimulating environment, including a rich spectrum of research activities in life sciences (ecological genomics, population genomics, evolutionary biology, plant ecology, physiology and molecular and cell biology). Finally, Basel is a mid-sized Swiss city, well connected and offering a broad range of cultural and recreational activities.
**Application / Contact**
Motivated applicants should submit (1) a one-page letter that summarizes interests and relevant experience, (2) a 1-page research statement, (3) a 1-page teaching statement, (4) their CV with publication list, and (5) contact information of two references.
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