PhD Research Fellow — Paleobiology & Paleoclimatology

Universidade de Vigo; España; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Universidade de Vigo invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) position in the Ecology and Animal Biology Department. The project involves generation and analysis of a large paleobiology database and integration with paleoclimatic information.

Candidates should have publications in international journals, experience in archaeo-paleontological excavations, and relevant university or public-sector research experience; final selection based on merit and a personal interview.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in universities, public organizations or companies.
• Previous publications in international journals.
• Experience in archaeo-paleontological excavations.

Responsibilities

• Complete doctoral thesis on generation and analysis of a large, integrated paleobiology database.
• Evaluate biases in the fossil record and their influence on observed diversity patterns.
• Prepare for a personal interview if merited by merit.

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Universidade de Vigo invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) position in the Ecology and Animal Biology Department. The project involves generation and analysis of a large paleobiology database and integration with paleoclimatic information.

Candidates should have publications in international journals, experience in archaeo-paleontological excavations, and relevant university or public-sector research experience; final selection based on merit and a personal interview.