3-4 postdoctoral/senior researcher posts in ecological interactions and ecological genetics, University of Turku, Finland
Ecological interactions and ecological genetics is one of six areas of research strength at the University of Turku. The Department of Biology hosts three ISI Highly cited scientists and a national Center of Excellence focussed on research in this area, including projects on trophic and interspecific interactions, life-history evolution, environmental ecology, and ecological and evolutionary genetics (see http://www.sci.utu.fi/biologia/en/research/research_projects/ for more details) 3-4 research positions (initially for 1 year but extension to 3 years is possible) are available to further strengthen the University’s research profile in these fields. The postdoctoral/senior researchers will be expected to take part in the planning and research in existing projects and/or their own projects. Researchers selected for the posts are required to have a doctoral degree, demonstrated ability to conduct independent scientific research and to supervise MSc and PhD students. The salary is according to the salary system of Finnish universities (approx €2,900 - €4,000 per month). Applications should include a CV including degrees obtained, prior research and supervision experience, publication list, a max. 1 page letter of motivation, a research plan (max. 5 pages) and contact information for 2 referees. The positions are available from 1st June 2010. Turku, Finland’s 5th largest city (176 000 people), is located in the South-Western part of Finland. It has a rich cultural history and is the gateway to a beautiful archipelago. The University of Turku is one of the major multidisciplinary universities in Finland and the City of Turku was ranked third in the most recent classification of medium-sized ‘Smart Cities’ (http://www.smart-cities.eu) For more information, contact: Prof. Erkki Korpimäki, tel. +358-2-3335699, [email protected] Prof. Pekka Niemelä, tel. +358-2-333 5777, [email protected] Prof. Craig Primmer, tel. +358-2-333 5571, [email protected] Applications (preferably by email) to [email protected] or Maija-Liisa Airaksinen, Department of Biology, University of Turku, FIN- 20014 Turku, Finland, fax. +358-2-333 6598 Deadline for applications is 10 May 2010.
