Research Assistant: Evolutionary Genetics & Phylogenetics

University of Gdansk; Poland; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laboratory of Genetics at the University of Gdansk seeks an assistant with specialization in biology to join its evolution and biosystematics research team. The role requires MSc in biology, demonstrated activity in animal phylogenetics, and proficiency in phylogenetic and statistical methods for molecular data.

Responsibilities include assisting with phylogenetic analyses, teaching labs, and contributing to project applications. Fluency in Polish and English is essential.

Qualifications

• MSc in biology awarded within 5 years prior to announcement.
• Documented activity in animal phylogenetics.
• Knowledge of phylogenetic and statistical methods for molecular data.
• Proficiency with bioinformatics tools for NGS data analysis.
• Publications in journals from Journal Citation Reports and conference activity.
• Fieldwork experience.
• Experience leading research projects; early-career leadership preferred.
• Teaching experience in evolutionary genetics and phylogenetic analyses.
• Public outreach or science popularization activities.
• Fluency in Polish and English enabling labs for students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in genetics research within evolution and biosystematics.
• Contribute to phylogenetic analyses and data interpretation.
• Prepare and conduct labs for students.
• Participate in research project applications and grant writing.
• Contribute to publications and conference presentations.
• Collaborate with team in Polish and English.

Skills

Phylogenetics

Statistical analysis

Fieldwork experience

Research project management

Polish and English fluency

Education

MSc degree in biology

Experience in animal phylogenetics

Teaching experience in evolutionary genetics

Tools

Bioinformatics tools for NGS data analysis

Job description

The Laboratory of Genetics at the University of Gdansk seeks an assistant with specialization in biology to join its evolution and biosystematics research team. The role requires MSc in biology, demonstrated activity in animal phylogenetics, and proficiency in phylogenetic and statistical methods for molecular data.

Responsibilities include assisting with phylogenetic analyses, teaching labs, and contributing to project applications. Fluency in Polish and English is essential.