For more information on this Post doctoral Researcher position available
at the Department of Zoology, University of Oxford, please contact:
Sally Burton at Sally.Burton [at] zoo.ox.ac.uk
or send your application and other materials to:
The Administrator
Department of Zoology
University of Oxford
South Parks Road
OX1 3PS Oxford UK
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday, 14 June 2002
Ancient DNA/Population Genetics/Evolution
Post-doctoral Researcher Position Available
Department of Zoology, University of Oxford
RS1A
Salary scale: £17,626 - £26,491 p.a.
Reference: AT02019
A 3-year, NERC-funded post doctoral position is now available at the
Henry Wellcome Ancient Biomolecules Centre (ABC) in Oxford. The position
forms part of an ongoing program examining the population dynamics of
large mammals during the Late Pleistocene (Barnes et al., Science 295:
2267-2270, 2002). This program utilizes ancient DNA obtained from
permafrost and cave-preserved bone samples from Alaska, Siberia, and
Europe to study extinctions, migrations, and other population responses
to large-scale environmental change during the last Ice Age. Candidate
species include a wide range of extinct and extant megafauna.
The research requires a combination of fieldwork in remote areas,
ancient DNA laboratory techniques, and advanced computer-based analysis.
Consequently, we need an experienced and highly motivated researcher
able to work independently and synthesize data from a variety of fields.
Relevant subject areas include population genetics, paleoecology,
molecular systematics, evolution, archaeology/isotopic dating, climate
change, and extinctions. Evidence of a strong publication record and
innovative approaches to research would be a major asset.
The ABC is a state-of-the-art ancient DNA facility featuring a dedicated
isolated building, positive air-pressure systems, containment rooms, and
a variety of specialist equipment. Current research areas include mammal
population genetics over geological time periods, avian
evolution/extinctions, human migrations/evolution, and molecular rate
analyses. Further details are available at the web site:
The position is available immediately, initially for a period of 2.5
years, with the potential of a 6-month extension. Applications in
writing, enclose CV, and names and addresses of three referees should be
addressed to:
The Administrator
Department of Zoology
University of Oxford
South Parks Road
OX1 3PS Oxford UK
Quoting reference number: AT 02019
or contact:
Sally Burton at Sally.Burton [at] zoo.ox.ac.uk
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday, 14 June 2002