Post-doctoral researcher Botany
A two-year postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Botany,
Swedish Museum of Natural History, Stockholm. The position is placed within
professor Mats Wedin’s research group and is a part of the project
“Collemataceae and Placynthiaceae in Sweden” funded by the Swedish Taxonomy
Initiative. The research group has several additional projects funded by the
Swedish Taxonomy Initiative and the Swedish Research Council, focussing on
taxonomic and phylogenetic biodiversity questions in lichens and associated
organisms.
Collemataceae and Placynthiaceae in Sweden
Collemataceae and Placynthiaceae together form a strongly supported clade
within the major group of Ascomycota that form lichen symbioses with
cyanobacteria (Peltigerales). Until very recently, the generic classification
of the Collemataceae s. str. was based solely on one character, presence
(Leptogium) or absence (Collema) of a cellular cortex. Collema and Leptogium
were recently confirmed as highly non-monophyletic, and a new classification
was suggested accepting ten mostly well supported groups as genera. There are a
couple of generic delimitation problem remaining, but most of the problems in
Sweden are species delimitation issues. The sister-group of Collemataceae is
Placynthiaceae, a group of comparatively small saxicolous lichens, which is a
poorly understood and understudied group. Collemataceae and Placynthiaceae
include numerous species delimitation problems. The current species taxonomies
in the Nordic countries are based on morphological investigations from the
pre-molecular era. The present project aims at resolving species delimitations
and remaining generic delimitation questions in these groups, in Sweden and
neighbouring areas.
Qualifications
Candidates have a recent PhD in systematics/evolutionary biology or similar,
with experience in lichenology and/or mycology. A demonstrated publication
record and excellent English communication and writing skills are expected.
Good knowledge in molecular lab work, phylogenetics and light microscopy are
required, as is experience with independent field work. Knowledge with the
groups under study is a strong advantage, as is experience in phylogenetic and
coalescent-based species-delimitation studies. A valid driving licence is also
an advantage. The successful candidate will mainly pursue own research, but is
expected to participate also in other collaborations and undertake some
administration (lab management duties) subject to discussion.
The preferred starting date is April 1st 2017, but can be discussed. The
appointment is for two years.
For more information please contact professor Mats Wedin
(mats.wedin@xxxxxx<mailto:mats.wedin@xxxxxx>). Union representative is Johannes
Lundberg, SACO-S. Both can be reached at telephone number + 46 8 519 540 00.
Mark your application, including a cover letter outlining relevant background,
experience and motivation, your CV including a list of publications, contact
information for two references, and copies of educational certificates, with
dnr 2.3.1-777-2016, and send it as a single pdf document to
rekrytering@xxxxxx<mailto:rekrytering@xxxxxx> (copy to
mats.wedin@xxxxxx<mailto:mats.wedin@xxxxxx>) or to the Swedish Museum of
Natural History, Box 50007, SE 104 05 Stockholm, Sweden, no later than January
28th, 2017.
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