Post-docs and Research Assistants on Palaeobiology
Centre for Research and Education on Biological Evolution and Environment, Nanjing University
24~36 month fixed term appointment
Long-term open position
Salary: ¥180,000-300,000/y
Role summary
To address major questions about evolution using fossil records. These include (but don’t limit to): how global change has affected life over time, how life evolves at high levels (macroevolution), how ecology shapes evolution long-term, the relationships of living and dead animals (phylogeny), and the origins of living biodiversity.
Requirements (person specification)
Academic and professional qualifications
1. PhD (Earth sciences/Biology) or equivalent
Knowledge and experience
2. Good working knowledge of all branches of Earth sciences/Biology, high level research skills/experience in one area
3. Research level quantitative data analysis experience
4. Published research articles and/or presentations on morphometrics and/or palaeobiological topics
5. Laboratory experience
6. A working knowledge of computer programming
7. Manuscript preparation/proof reading experience
8. Relevant post-doctoral research
9. Experience writing grant applications
10. Teaching and outreach experience
11. Collections-based research programme experience
Skills and competencies
12. Well organised with effective time management skills and an ability to undertake multiple tasks through to completion, working to tight deadlines
13. Strong attention to detail, with a proven ability to undertake methodical tasks to a high level of accuracy
14. Flexible with a proven ability to work well within a team structure.
15. Demonstrable experience of using initiative and prioritising workload
16. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
17. Leadership skills
18. A high degree of personal creativity
19. Be able to communicate scientific information to a wide audience
Application method
Candidates should provide a personal statement, CV and two reference letters to demonstrate how their knowledge skills and experience meets the detailed criteria outlined in the job description.
Contact for general enquiries
ykshi@nju.edu.cn