Postdoctoral Researcher in Tropical Plant Population Genetics

Updated: 21 days ago
Location: Oxford, ENGLAND
Deadline: 04 Apr 2025

We are seeking a driven Research Associate to join our team reporting to Dr David Moreno Mateos, focusing on the genomic recovery of Amazonian post-agricultural forests.

This vital role involves managing research activities, developing new genomic methodologies, coordinating field expeditions, and contributing to publications and presentations. You should hold a relevant PhD, have experience in plant population genetics and genomics, and possess resilience for fieldwork in remote tropical environments.

Join us to advance this pioneering research and contribute to significant ecological discoveries. Apply now to make a real impact!

This post is fixed-term for 36 months and offered on a full-time basis.

What We Offer 

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ well-being, and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

  • An excellent contributory pension scheme
  • 38 days annual leave
  • A comprehensive range of childcare services
  • Family leave schemes
  • Cycle loan scheme
  • Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans.

All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter. 

For further guidance and support, please visit  https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.

Any technical questions related to this vacancy can be sent to: recruit@ouce.ox.ac.uk**

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 4 April 2025. Only applications submitted by this time will be considered.

The University of Oxford and The School of Geography and the Environment are Silver Athena SWAN holders.  Applications are particularly welcome and encouraged from women, black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in posts in The School of Geography and the Environment. The School of Geography and the Environment are committed to equality and values diversity



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