post-doc position is available in the Programme for Palaeobiology, Uppsala University

Post-doc position available in the Programme for Palaeobiology, Dept of Earth Sciences, Uppsala University.

A two-year post-doc position is available in the Programme for Palaeobiology, Earth Sciences, Uppsala Univeristy, Sweden, starting in the autumn of 2015 (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 (see http://www.geo.uu.se/research/palaeobiology). The programme for palaeobiology covers a wide range of research topics and Uppsala University is one of the foremost centres for palaeobiological research in Europe.

Applicants must have been awarded their PhD in a relevant subject no more than three years before the closing date for applications. Salary is open to negotiation.

To apply, please email a CV with a publication list and the names of two referees, and a short research plan to Professor Graham Budd, graham.budd@pal.uu.se by 10th June 2015. You are also encouraged to contact the head of the research group you are interested in joining if applicable.