Paleonet: PhD and postdoctoral positions available

Tue Jul 14 13:40:51 UTC 2015

Dear Dr. McNamara,

I am interested in applying for the postdoctoral position dealing with
experimental taphonomic research on diverse basal chordates and
vertebrates. Do you have deails on the requirements and how to apply?

Kind regards,

Albert Prieto-Márquez

On Fri, Jul 10, 2015 at 8:30 AM, Maria McNamara <
Maria.McNamara at bristol.ac.uk> wrote:

> Dear All
>
>
>
> Below are advertisements for three early career positions in palaeontology
> at University College Cork – one PhD position and two postdoctoral
> positions. Please send on to interested parties.
>
>
>
> Maria
>
>
>
> **********************************************************
>
>
>
> *Postdoctoral position in palaeontology*
>
>
>
> Applications are invited for a three-year postdoctoral research position
> funded by the European Research Council investigating the taphonomy of
> melanin pigmentation in basal chordates and vertebrates.
>
>
>
> *Why fossil colour? *
>
> Colour underpins visual signalling in extant animals and also has diverse
> physiological functions. Fossilised evidence of colour can therefore
> provide insights into the behaviour and physiology of ancient animals and
> is a major focus of interdisciplinary research worldwide.
>
>
>
> *The project*
>
> The successful candidate will undertake experimental taphonomic research
> on diverse basal chordates and vertebrates using in-house facilities for
> laboratory decay and high pressure-high temperature maturation. This
> experimental work will be complemented by analysis of fossils. The
> successful applicant will use tissue histology, SEM, TEM, electron probe
> microanalysis (EPMA), synchrotron-X-ray fluorescence and ToF-SIMS. In
> addition to research, the successful candidate will also have opportunities
> to undertake supervision of PhD and undergraduate projects, occasional
> undergraduate teaching, fieldwork on related projects, and to participate
> in public outreach events.
>
>
>
> *The School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES) *
>
> The School of BEES at University College Cork (UCC) is one of the most
> successful Schools in the university in terms of grant capture and PhD
> completion, and includes three new research groups funded by the European
> Research Council. It is located in three interconnected buildings on
> extensive grounds and comprises 30 academic staff, 20 postdoctoral
> researchers and >100 postgraduate students supported by 14 administrative
> and technical staff. New in-house laboratory facilities include tissue
> histology, palaeontology, environmental scanning electron microscopy, and a
> high-pressure laboratory dedicated to experimental maturation (under
> construction). Researchers in the palaeobiology group have access to
> additional analytical facilities elsewhere in the university, including
> field emission scanning electron microscopy (FEG-SEM), transmission
> electron microscopy (TEM), and microspectrophotometry.
>
>
>
> *Applications*
>
> Applicants should have a PhD in palaeobiology, preferably with
> considerable experience of research into taphonomy and / or basal
> chordates. The research requires skills in at least some of the microscopic
> and chemical analytical skills listed above. Candidates should demonstrate
> a track record of high-calibre research published in peer-reviewed
> journals, and should demonstrate excellent communication, organising,
> problem solving and computing skills. The application deadline is the 31st
> July 2015.
>
>
>
> The successful candidate will join a vibrant team of researchers working
> on the evolution and taphonomy of colour in animals, and will benefit from
> an extensive global network of collaborators.
>
>
>
> For further information, including detailed criteria, please contact Dr
> Maria McNamara (maria.mcnamara at ucc.ie).
>
>
>
> *Project start date: 1/1/2016*
>
> *Project duration: 36 months*
>
> *Supervisor: Dr Maria McNamara*
>
> *Salary: €33,975 - €36,003*
>
> *Application deadline: 31st July 2015*
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *************************************************************************************
>
>
>
>
>
> *Postdoctoral position in palaeontology*
>
> Applications are invited for a three-year postdoctoral research position
> funded by the European Research Council investigating the biological
> significance of colour patterning in fossil insects.
>
>
>
> *Why fossil colour? *
>
> Colour underpins visual signalling in extant animals and also has diverse
> physiological functions. Fossilised evidence of colour can therefore
> provide insights into the behaviour and physiology of ancient animals and
> is a major focus of interdisciplinary research worldwide.
>
>
>
> *The project*
>
> The successful candidate will undertake quantitative analysis of colour
> patterns in fossil insects and taphonomic experiments on colour patterns in
> extant insects using in-house facilities for laboratory decay and high
> pressure-high temperature maturation. The successful applicant will use
> morphometric analysis, electron microprobe microanalysis, synchrotron-X-ray
> fluorescence, and time of flight-secondary ion mass spectrometry. In
> addition to research, the successful candidate will also have opportunities
> to undertake supervision of PhD and undergraduate projects, occasional
> undergraduate teaching, fieldwork on related projects, and to participate
> in public outreach events.
>
>
>
> *The School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES)*
>
> The School of BEES at University College Cork (UCC) is one of the most
> successful Schools in the university in terms of grant capture and PhD
> completion, and includes three new research groups funded by the European
> Research Council. It is located in three interconnected buildings on
> extensive grounds and comprises 30 academic staff, 20 postdoctoral
> researchers and >100 postgraduate students supported by 14 administrative
> and technical staff. New in-house laboratory facilities include tissue
> histology, palaeontology, environmental scanning electron microscopy, and a
> high-pressure laboratory dedicated to experimental maturation (under
> construction). Researchers in the palaeobiology group have access to
> additional analytical facilities elsewhere in the university, including
> field emission scanning electron microscopy (FEG-SEM), transmission
> electron microscopy (TEM), and microspectrophotometry.
>
>
>
> *Applications*
>
> Applicants should have a PhD in palaeobiology, preferably with
> considerable experience of research into taphonomy and / or
> palaeoentomology and / or morphometric analysis. The research requires
> skills in at least some of the microscopic and chemical analytical skills
> listed above. Candidates should demonstrate a track record of high-calibre
> research published in peer-reviewed journals, and should demonstrate
> excellent communication, organising, problem solving and computing skills.
> The application deadline is the 31st July 2015.
>
>
>
> The successful candidate will join a vibrant team of researchers working
> on the evolution and taphonomy of colour in animals, and will benefit from
> an extensive global network of collaborators.
>
>
>
>
>
> For further information, including detailed application criteria, please
> contact Dr Maria McNamara (maria.mcnamara at ucc.ie).
>
>
>
> *Project start date: 1/1/2016*
>
> *Project duration: 36 months*
>
> *Supervisor: Dr Maria McNamara*
>
> *Salary: €33,975 - €36,003*
>
> *Application deadline: 31st July 2015*
>
>
>
>
>
> **************************************************************
>
>
>
>
>
> *Postdoctoral position in palaeontology*
>
> Applications are invited for a three-year postdoctoral research position
> funded by the European Research Council investigating the biological
> significance of colour patterning in fossil insects.
>
>
>
> *Why fossil colour? *
>
> Colour underpins visual signalling in extant animals and also has diverse
> physiological functions. Fossilised evidence of colour can therefore
> provide insights into the behaviour and physiology of ancient animals and
> is a major focus of interdisciplinary research worldwide.
>
>
>
> *The project*
>
> The successful candidate will undertake quantitative analysis of colour
> patterns in fossil insects and taphonomic experiments on colour patterns in
> extant insects using in-house facilities for laboratory decay and high
> pressure-high temperature maturation. The successful applicant will use
> morphometric analysis, electron microprobe microanalysis, synchrotron-X-ray
> fluorescence, and time of flight-secondary ion mass spectrometry. In
> addition to research, the successful candidate will also have opportunities
> to undertake supervision of PhD and undergraduate projects, occasional
> undergraduate teaching, fieldwork on related projects, and to participate
> in public outreach events.
>
>
>
> *The School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES)*
>
> The School of BEES at University College Cork (UCC) is one of the most
> successful Schools in the university in terms of grant capture and PhD
> completion, and includes three new research groups funded by the European
> Research Council. It is located in three interconnected buildings on
> extensive grounds and comprises 30 academic staff, 20 postdoctoral
> researchers and >100 postgraduate students supported by 14 administrative
> and technical staff. New in-house laboratory facilities include tissue
> histology, palaeontology, environmental scanning electron microscopy, and a
> high-pressure laboratory dedicated to experimental maturation (under
> construction). Researchers in the palaeobiology group have access to
> additional analytical facilities elsewhere in the university, including
> field emission scanning electron microscopy (FEG-SEM), transmission
> electron microscopy (TEM), and microspectrophotometry.
>
>
>
> *Applications*
>
> Applicants should have a PhD in palaeobiology, preferably with
> considerable experience of research into taphonomy and / or
> palaeoentomology and / or morphometric analysis. The research requires
> skills in at least some of the microscopic and chemical analytical skills
> listed above. Candidates should demonstrate a track record of high-calibre
> research published in peer-reviewed journals, and should demonstrate
> excellent communication, organising, problem solving and computing skills.
> The application deadline is the 31st July 2015.
>
>
>
> The successful candidate will join a vibrant team of researchers working
> on the evolution and taphonomy of colour in animals, and will benefit from
> an extensive global network of collaborators.
>
>
>
>
>
> For further information, including detailed application criteria, please
> contact Dr Maria McNamara (maria.mcnamara at ucc.ie).
>
>
>
> *Project start date: 1/1/2016*
>
> *Project duration: 36 months*
>
> *Supervisor: Dr Maria McNamara*
>
> *Salary: €33,975 - €36,003*
>
> *Application deadline: 31st July 2015*
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ****************************************************************************
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *PhD position in palaeontology*
>
>
>
> Applications are invited for a four-year PhD position funded by the
> European Research Council investigating the taphonomy of colour in
> vertebrate skin.
>
>
>
> *Why fossil colour? *
>
> Colour underpins visual signalling in extant animals and also has diverse
> physiological functions. Fossilised evidence of colour can therefore
> provide insights into the behaviour and physiology of ancient animals and
> is a major focus of interdisciplinary research worldwide.
>
>
>
> *The project*
>
> The successful candidate will undertake taphonomic experiments on the
> integument of diverse vertebrates using in-house facilities for laboratory
> decay and high pressure-high temperature maturation. These experiments will
> complement analysis of various fossil taxa, including fish, amphibians,
> dinosaurs and other reptiles. The successful applicant will gain skills in
> several laboratory analytical techniques, including tissue histology,
> scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy,
> synchrotron-X-ray fluorescence and time of flight-secondary ion mass
> spectrometry. In addition to research, the successful candidate will also
> have opportunities to undertake training in scientific communication,
> research skills, fieldwork on related projects and to participate in public
> outreach events.
>
>
>
> *The School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES)*
>
> The School of BEES at University College Cork (UCC) is one of the most
> successful Schools in the university in terms of grant capture and PhD
> completion, and includes three new ERC-funded research groups. It is
> located in three interconnected buildings on extensive grounds and
> comprises 30 academic staff, 20 postdoctoral researchers and >100
> postgraduate students supported by 14 administrative and technical staff.
> New in-house laboratory facilities include tissue histology, palaeontology,
> environmental scanning electron microscopy, and a high-pressure laboratory
> dedicated to experimental maturation (under construction). Researchers in
> the palaeobiology group have access to additional analytical facilities
> elsewhere in the university, including field emission scanning electron
> microscopy (FEG-SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and
> microspectrophotometry.
>
>
>
> *Applications*
>
> Applicants should have a 2:1 or 1:1 degree in Geology or Zoology (or
> related fields) and should demonstrate excellent communication, organising,
> problem solving and computing skills. The application deadline is 31st
> July 2015.
>
>
>
> The successful candidate will join a vibrant team of researchers working
> on the evolution and taphonomy of colour in animals, and will benefit from
> an extensive global network of collaborators.
>
>
>
> For further information, including detailed criteria, please contact Dr
> Maria McNamara (maria.mcnamara at ucc.ie).
>
>
>
> *Project start date: 1/1/2016*
>
> *Project duration: 48 months*
>
> *Supervisor: Dr Maria McNamara*
>
> *Salary: €18,000 - €19,669*
>
> *Application deadline: 31st July 2015*
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *****************************
>
> Dr Maria McNamara
>
> Lecturer in Geology
>
> School of Biological, Earth and
>
> Environmental Science
>
> University College Cork
>
> North Mall, Cork
>
> Ireland
>
>
>
> Tel: +353 21 490 4570
>
> Fax: +353 21 490 4664
>
> Web: www.mariamcnamara.wordpress.com
>
>            www.ucc.ie/en/bees/
>
>            http://sse.royalsociety.org/2013/exhibits/prehistoric-colours/
>
>
>
> *****************************
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *****************************
>
> Dr Maria McNamara
>
> Lecturer in Geology
>
> School of Biological, Earth and
>
> Environmental Science
>
> University College Cork
>
> North Mall, Cork
>
> Ireland
>
>
>
> Tel: +353 21 490 4570
>
> Fax: +353 21 490 4664
>
> Web: www.mariamcnamara.wordpress.com
>
>            www.ucc.ie/en/bees/
>
>            http://sse.royalsociety.org/2013/exhibits/prehistoric-colours/
>
>
>
> *****************************
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Dr. Albert Prieto-Márquez

Marie Curie Senior Research Fellow

School of Earth Sciences

University of Bristol

Life Sciences Building

24 Tyndall Avenue

Bristol, BS8 1TQ

United Kingdom
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