Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Macroecology (Oxford, UK)

A position is available within the invertebrate palaeontology group that is led by Dr Erin Saupe. The post is funded by a Leverhulme Foundation grant awarded to Dr Saupe, and will conducted in coordination with Professor Wolfgang Kiessling (FAU, Germany) and Professor Martin Aberhan (Museum für Naturkunde Berlin). The Postdoctoral Research Assistant will focus on quantitative tests on the evolution of species’ tolerances in the fossil record. They will also assemble and vet spatial and temporal occurrence datasets from online occurrence compendia, manipulate global climate model data and communicate research results with other members of the team.

The successful applicant will hold (or be very close to completion of) a PhD relating to paleontology, evolutionary biology, macroevolution, ecology or a cognate discipline and a track record of research publication in international, peer-reviewed journals. They will also have experience in computer programming, evidence of analytical skills required to carry out specified research activities, and evidence of innovation and insightful thinking in the areas of macroecology and/or macroevolution. The applicant will have an option to engage in teaching. This may include lectures and small-group teaching of undergraduates and graduate students. There is also scope for the PDRA to supervise Masters projects.

To apply, please visit the Oxford Recruiting Website. The deadline for applications is 12.00 midday on Friday 23 November 2018. Interviews will be held in early December 2018. For further details about this role, please see the job description. For informal enquiries about the project, please contact Erin Saupe (erin.saupe@earth.ox.ac.uk).

Associate Professorship of Palaeobiology: Oxford, UK

The University of Oxford seeks to appoint an Associate Professor in Palaeobiology from 1 September 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidate will work at the Department of Earth Sciences and will hold a Tutorial Fellowship at St Hugh’s College. The appointment will be initially for 5 years at which point, upon completion of a successful review, the postholder will be eligible for reappointment to the retiring age.

We welcome applications from scientists working in the broad area of palaeobiology whose research expertise complements existing strengths in the department and within departments and museums elsewhere in the University of Oxford. The successful candidate will be carrying out research within the broad range of disciplines related to palaeobiology and the fossil record, including research using modern biological approaches to study of the past. The successful candidate will have a doctorate in the field of palaeobiology, palaeontology, or a related subject, and evidence of substantial research accomplishment and potential in the field of palaeobiology or related areas. The main duties of the post are to carry out research at an international level, to secure research funding, to teach, supervise and examine undergraduate and postgraduate students, and to participate in and contribute to the administration of the department. The appointee will be a Fellow of St Hugh’s College and will have responsibility for the teaching of earth sciences within the college, including relevant administrative work and undergraduate admissions.

For further information,  can be found here. Applications should be addressed to the Department HR Manager, Emma Smith (emma.smith@earth.ox.ac.uk). Enquiries about the post should be addressed to the Head of Department, Professor Gideon Henderson (email: gideon.henderson@earth.ox.ac.uk or tel: 01865 282123).

The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday on Monday 4 April 2016. Interviews will be held on 26 April 2016 in Oxford.