Postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Palaeobiology

Naturhistoriska Riksmuseet / Geologjobb / Stockholm
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The Department of Palaeobiology of the Swedish Museum of Natural History conducts research on animal, plant, and microbe evolution throughout Earth's geological history. This research contributes to all four of the museum's research themes as outlined in the web site: http://www.nrm.se/english/researchandcollections/research.260_en.html. The department is also responsible for one of Europe's largest collections of fossil animals and plants.TasksYou will work within an international research group investigating the Cambrian palaeontology of the Zavkhan and Khubsugul Basins in Mongolia, focusing on the taxonomic composition, evolution and distribution of shelly fossil faunas from the early Cambrian (Cambrian Stages 1 to 4). You will be expected to participate in field work to supplement existing collections.QualificationsYou have a PhD in palaeontology and an interest in continuing paleozoological studies. The PhD degree should have been received no more than six years before the deadline for applications. The work requires a high standard of English understanding and writing and a solid knowledge of taxonomy and systematics of Cambrian shelly fossils, good generalcomputer skills, and an ability to work efficiently and independently. Experience with methods for morphological and evolutionary analysis in palaeontology is strongly advantageous.DurationThe position is available for 18 months in the first instance (with the possibility of extension). The preferred starting date is July, 2019, but this is negotiable. The employment will either be as Postdoc or Researcher, depending on whether the applicant was awarded his/her PhD degree less or more than three years before the application deadline.Further information and applicationFor more information please contact Dr Christian B. Skovsted (christian.skovsted@nrm.se). Union representatives are Ove Johansson, SACO-S and Anna Sandberg, ST. All can be reached at telephone number + 46 8 519 540 00.Please send your application with cover letter and CV, marked with dnr 2.3.1-237-2019, to rekrytering@nrm.se or to the Swedish Museum of Natural History, Box 50007, SE 104 05 Stockholm, Sweden, no later than April 30, 2019

Publiceringsdatum
2019-04-24

Så ansöker du
Sista dag att ansöka är 2019-04-30
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: dnr 2.3.1-237-2019

Företag
NATURHISTORISKA RIKSMUSEET

Kontorsadress
FRESCATIVÄGEN 40

Jobbnummer
4748599

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