Uppsala University, Department of Earth Sciences

The Department of Earth Sciences at Uppsala University is Sweden's largest and most versatile earth science department. We lead education and research in Geophysics; Air, water and landscape sciences; Natural resources and sustainable development; Mineralogy, petrology and tectonics; Paleobiology as well as Wind energy. More than 2,200 students attend our education at the undergraduate and graduate levels each year. We are around 250 employees and have over 30 nationalities represented at the department, including at Campus Gotland as well as in Uppsala.

The Programme for Palaeobiology encompasses education and research in a broad range of palaeobiological topics, including the Proterozoic Biosphere, the origin and early evolution of animals, and the palaeobiology of Caenozoic nanoplankton. Teaching responsibilities are primarily within the Bachelor and Master Programmes in Earth Sciences and Palaeobiology. More information on the programme can be found at http://www.geo.uu.se/research/palaeobiology/.

Duties/Project description: A two-year post-doc position is available in the Programme for Palaeobiology, Earth Sciences, Uppsala University, Sweden, starting in the spring of 2021 (negotiable date).  We encourage applicants from all palaeobiological subjects (NB: including molecular studies of evolution of development).  However, it should be noted that internal research funds for the position are likely to be limited unless the research of the applicant is related to one of the research groups in the programme. For more information http://www.geo.uu.se/research/palaeobiology.  Up to 20% teaching is also allowed in the position.

Requirements: To qualify for an employment as a postdoctor you must have a PhD degree or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in palaeobiology, palaeontology, geology, biology or equivalent competence necessary for the position is required. The PhD degree must have been obtained no more than three years prior to the application deadline. The three year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc. 

Assessment criteria: When selecting among eligible applicants, great importance will be attached to scientific skill. The University will primarily consider those who, after an overall assessment of documented qualifications, competence and skills, are judged to have the best capacity to carry out and develop the required research tasks and to contribute to a positive development of the programme.

Application: The application should be written in English and contain a letter in which the applicant briefly describes themselves and their research interests. The application must also contain a research plan, curriculum vitae (CV), copies of relevant grade documents, a copy of the doctoral dissertation, publications, other documents and the names of two referees.

Salary: Individual salary.
 
Starting date: 01-03-2021 or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary position according to central collective agreement.

Scope of employment: 100 %.

For further information about the position please contact: Prof. Graham Budd, email: graham.budd@pal.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 27 January 2021, UFV-PA 2020/4982.

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Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2021-03-01 or as agreed
Salary Individual salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Uppsala
County Uppsala län
Country Sweden
Reference number UFV-PA 2020/4982
Union representative
  • Seko Universitetsklubben, seko@uadm.uu.se
  • ST/TCO, tco@fackorg.uu.se
  • Saco-rådet, saco@uadm.uu.se
Published 07.Jan.2021
Last application date 27.Jan.2021 11:59 PM CET

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