In the Rücklin lab at Naturalis we work on the evolution of the skeleton in a range of vertebrates from first jawed vertebrates to hominids. The lab is a part of the Vertebrate Evolution, Development and Ecology group with Martin Rücklin as head of the department. In the group we work on an even larger range of vertebrates including dinosaurs, snakes and mammals and additional topics as island and venom evolution and earth evolution in deep time and deep earth and gemstones.
The postdoctoral position is exploring possibilities to use results of mainly synchrotron and microCT based palaeohistological data informing about the evolution, development, growth and repair of the skeleton and its implications for medical sciences. Therefore we are using fossil and recent data mainly of early vertebrates and collaborate with labs working in the medical area. The long term goal is to understand the first jawed vertebrate skeletons, to replay the evolution of tissues and to improve medical applications.
This Postdoctoral researcher will interact closely with Martin Rücklin.
The main tasks:
The candidate must have a PhD degree in a relevant field (for example palaeobiology or biology) with a strong interest in vertebrate palaeohistology. The candidate has experience with MicroCT and Synchrotron tomography and 3D visualizations and is open to apply the knowledge also in collaboration with medical research groups.
Excellent knowledge of the English language (written and verbal) is essential, as well as a scientific and critical attitude, outstanding time management and organisational skills, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within the project consortium and the Naturalis research group. The candidate should have good communication skills and be enthusiastic to contribute to knowledge dissemination and outreach activities within the project. Teaching experience is an advantage and prior experience with supervision of student projects is desired. Experience in grant proposal writing is beneficial.
Fixed-term contract: 1 year.
We offer
Naturalis Biodiversity Center in Leiden is the Dutch national research institute for biodiversity and systematics. With our collection of 43 million specimens, one of the world's largest natural history collections, and our state-of-the-art research facilities we offer the (inter)national research infrastructure for species, identification and monitoring (for example in the ARISE and DiSSCo projects).
We closely collaborate with many Dutch universities, research institutes, industry, and government. We host over 120 researchers including 14 academia embedded professors and 50 PhD students. We present the history of our planet, and the diversity of life on Earth, through permanent and temporary museum exhibitions, educational programmes, and online presence, with more than 400,000 visitors per year. All in all, a unique combination of science and culture in the Netherlands and elsewhere in the world!
The research department is organised in 8 research groups comprising researchers and their postdocs and PhD-students. The current position will be in the research group ‘Vertebrate Evolution, Development and Ecology’, led by Martin Rücklin. Naturalis has a completely new lab building, including state-of-the-art molecular facilities, microCT scanners and electron microscopy (SEM and TEM).
Feel free to contact Martin Rücklin with questions about the position: martin.rucklin@naturalis.nl.
For procedural questions related to the application please contact HR: sollicitaties@naturalis.nl.
Procedure
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Applicants are invited to submit their application in one pdf, including a cover/motivation letter (max. 2 pages) and CV (max. 3 pages) and the names and contact details of two referees. Please use thapplication button for your application no later than April 4, 12:00 CET.
Naturalis endorses the Cultural Diversity Code. In the case of equal suitability, preference is given to the candidate who reinforces diversity within the team.
**If you are a recruiting agent, please do not contact us**
Applicants are invited to submit their application in one pdf, including a cover/motivation letter (max. 2 pages) and CV (max. 3 pages) and the names and contact details of two referees. Please use thapplication button for your application no later than April 4, 12:00 CET.
Naturalis endorses the Cultural Diversity Code. In the case of equal suitability, preference is given to the candidate who reinforces diversity within the team.
**If you are a recruiting agent, please do not contact us**
Make sure to apply no later than 4 Apr 2023 11:59 (Europe/Amsterdam).
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