Nazwa jednostki: Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu, Wydział Nauk Biologicznych i Weterynaryjnych, Katedra Ekologii i Biogeografii
Nazwa stanowiska: Post-doc position in project “Effect of global warming on interactions between alien and native ectothermic species of prey and predators” – principal investigator Łukasz Jermacz
Wymagania:
We require:
- Ph.D. in biology
- Strong publication record
- Experience in ecology
- Expertise and competence in designing and carrying out scientific experiments and in interpreting their results
- Proactive approach to achieving objectives, good interpersonal skills, collaborative and adaptive attitude
- Very good organizational skills, especially project and time management skills
Very good command of English (written and oral communication) and presentation skills
Opis zadań:
A postdoc position in the Hydrobiology Team at The Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland, to study how ongoing global warming affects interspecific interactions between native and invasive species of prey and predators. In a series of experiments, we are going to answer the key question: do large invasive ectothermic invertebrates deal with the increased temperature as effectively as their native counterparts in terms of their anti-predatory defences? Interactions between the selected species of fish and invertebrates will be tested in several temperature variants: under optimal and suboptimal temperatures for each species and under stable and fluctuating thermal conditions. To determine the consequences of interactions between predation risk, temperature changes and biological invasions, we will measure animal behaviour (activity, food acquisition), physiology (metabolic parameters, antioxidant defence and oxidative damage), as well as survival and growth. Achieving the project goals will greatly increase our knowledge about the effect of global warming on predator-prey interactions and invasive species’ role in modifying community structure under climate change. Estimating the optimum temperature for native and invasive species and the effectiveness of their defence reactions against diverse predators under optimal and suboptimal thermal conditions will help us determine prey and predatory species resistant or even promoted by climate change.
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- animal collecting in the field
- conducting laboratory experiments on invertebrates and fish including an interaction between animals at diverse temperature regimes
- data analysis
- reviewing the literature
- contributing to the writing of scientific articles;
- presenting project results at international conferences;
- participate in research activities and events organised within the project;
Typ konkursu NCN: SONATA – NZ
Termin składania ofert: 30 kwiecień 2023, 00:00
Forma składania ofert: email
Warunki zatrudnienia:
We offer:
- Full-time contract (“umowa o pracę”) for at least 12 months, with an intended extension depending on performance up to 24 months;
Gross-gross monthly remuneration: 10000 PLN/month, net approx. 6000 PLN/month - Work in a multidisciplinary, international team, in a very dynamic organization, with multiple opportunities for professional development, participation in courses, scientific training, support from peers, and academic mentoring
Dodatkowe informacje:
Required documents:
- scientific CV including your personal data, education, research experience,
- list of publications,
- PhD certificate,
- contact details for two people that can provide recommendations,
- Declaration of consent to the processing of personal data contained in the job offer for the needs of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of The Council of 27 April 2016 (L119/1) (form to be downloaded)
- Declaration under art. 113 ust. 1 ustawy Prawo o szkolnictwie wyższym (o niekaralności) (Art. Paragraph 113 (1) of the Higher Education Act (of no criminal record)) (form to be downloaded)
- Declaration that Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun will be my primary employer once I have won the contest (form to be downloaded) HERE
- Documents should be sent to the following address: jermacz@umk.pl
Application deadline:
- offers will be accepted till April 30st, 2023; the shortlisted candidates will be interviewed