The postdoc position is part of a research project funded by the Bertarelli Foundation, which aims at investigating the connectivity of seabird colonies in the western Indian Ocean. This project will assess the degree of connectivity for different seabird species by establishing the rate of gene flow between colonies. This will allow us to identify discrete ‘conservation units’ made up of one or more (connected) colonies.
The successful candidate will have a solid research background at the interface between population genomics, phylogeography and conservation biology. She or He should master molecular biology techniques including genome-wide SNPs dataset and sequencing (mitochondrial sequences), and be familiar with population genetics software tools. Topics to be developed during the Post-doc will include 1) analysis of population structure based on morphometric and genetic characters and relevance for conservation, 2) analysis of the evolutionary potential of populations and extinction risk in spatially explicit contexts, 3) estimate demographic history and identify appropriate conservation units.
Candidates should have completed a PhD in population or conservation genetics, and a strong interest in biodiversity conservation. Prerequisites also include evidence of strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to complete tasks in a timely and structured fashion.
Applications should include a letter of motivation (max. 1 page), a CV, including contact details of at least two referees and publication list (preferably in a single pdf-file).
The postdoc will be based at UMR ENTROPIE, Campus du Moufia, Saint Denis, La Réunion.
Deadline for application: 15 January 2025
Beginning of the contract: 1 February 2025
Send applications to Laurence Humeau (laurence.humeau@univ-reunion.fr)
Copy to Audrey Jaeger (audrey.jaeger@univ-reunion.fr) and Matthieu Le Corre (lecorre@univ-reunion.fr)
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