Postdoc position (m/f/d) on parasitoid wasp evolution

Aufgaben

We seek an experienced and highly motivated researcher (m/f/d) with a demonstrated expertise in parasitoid wasp systematics. The successful candidate is motivated to study and test a number of hypotheses of ovipositor evolution playing a key role in parasitoid wasp evolution and diversification by focusing on selected families of Chalcidoidea as model groups. The study of unique fossil samples from the SMNS collection will be part of this project.
The findings of this project are destined to be published in at least 3 to 4 peer-reviewed journals within the next three years. Moreover, the candidate should be able to offer methodological support and guidance to other project-members.

Qualifikation

• a doctoral/PhD degree in biology or related discipline with a strong focus on systematic entomology
• taxonomic expertise in parasitoid Hymenoptera, ideally in Chalcidoidea
• a record of publications in renowned international journals
• experience and methodological competence in molecular lab work and ideally also in morphological techniques
• proven experience in working with international collaboration partners
• the ability to work both independently and in a team

Benefits

In turn we offer:
• the opportunity to enhance your academic career in an internationally renowned research museum with a multidisciplinary environment
• access to state-of-the-art research facilities and significant collections of fossil and extant insects
• the possibility to attend national and international conferences and to publish your results in scientific journals
• an attractive workplace in the center of Stuttgart
• flexible and family-friendly working hours
• benefits from occupational health management

Weitere Angaben

Angaben zum Unternehmen

Unternehmensbeschreibung
Das Staatliche Museum für Naturkunde Stuttgart (SMNS) ist mit seinen beiden Standorten Museum am Löwentor und Schloss Rosenstein mit mehr als 160 Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeitern eines der größten Naturkundemuseen Deutschlands und erfüllt eine Vielzahl von Aufgaben in Forschung, Bildung und Lehre.

Unternehmensgröße
101-250 Mitarbeiter

Branchen
allge. öffentliche Verwaltung