[TABD] Postdoctoral Researcher in Silkmoths

[Blanca Huertas]

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Role description:
The Natural History Museum is a leading international institute in research related to evolutionary biology and biodiversity. Our scientists are pioneering techniques that will accelerate the classification of new species, explain patterns of change in the natural world, measure global biodiversity, and tackle challenges in food and health.

This is an opportunity to undertake research and develop your personal skills within a large interdisciplinary science group of approximately 300 scientists, with access to a suite of state-of-the-art analytical and imaging facilities, some of the largest and most significant scientific collections in the world, an internationally important natural history library, and which will provide the opportunity to communicate science to a huge national and international audience.

This postdoctoral position offers you a unique opportunity to be part of an international team with members in the UK, USA and Australia that is undertaking a five-year phylogenetic research project into the evolution of two principal sensory systems (vision and olfaction) in a model insect group, the silkmoths, hawkmoths and their relatives. You will undertake morphological and genetic research using the latest facilities in micro-CT scanning, scanning electron microscopy and phylogenomics. There will be opportunities for exchange visits with partner laboratories in the US, attendance at high-profile scientific meetings and tropical field work. You will work with undergraduate students and KS5 school students at the Natural History Museum, have the opportunity to supervise MSc and MRes students, and take part in diverse public outreach activities, including in-gallery events at the NHM and project blogs.

Role competences:
BEFORE beginning your application - Please read the section below about the 'Online Application Process' carefully.

If you wish to be considered for this role you will need to address each of the following competences in the 'other information' section of your online application:

Academic Qualifications

1. Ph.D. in biological sciences

Role competencies

2. Experience of working in a DNA laboratory, including familiarity with methods of DNA extraction, purification and sequencing
3. Proficient in the use of software relating to DNA sequence analysis and interpretation, with particular reference to phylogenomics, including Illumina HiSeq and anchored hybrid enrichment
4. Knowledge of the methods of micro-CT scanning, including specimen processing
5. Experience of methods and procedures of scanning electron microscopy, including specimen processing and image post-processing
6. Evidence of manual dexterity and specimen handling skills
7. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint) and the ability to quickly and easily learn other software
8. Excellent communication skills, with capability to communicate openly and effectively in English at all levels, verbally and in writing
9. Strong interpersonal skills with competence in building and maintaining effective working relationships in a diverse international team
10. Evidence of effective time management skills demonstrating ability to deliver multiple research objectives to strict deadlines
11. Evidence of ability to undertake repetitive tasks to a high level of accuracy and with a strong attention to detail

Desirable

12. Fluency in Spanish advantageous

Online application process:
You are required to provide a response to ALL of the role competences listed above within the 'Other Information' section of the online application form (up to 140 words per competence). In order to demonstrate how you meet each competence fully, please provide specific examples from your achievements, knowledge, skills and/or experience.

IMPORTANT: The 'Other Information' section will 'timeout' after 35 minutes and any information not saved during this time will be lost. Please therefore prepare your answers on a separate document before transferring and saving them to your application.

The 'Additional Questions' regarding right to work in the UK and age are mandatory questions and any applications received without these answers will not be considered.

Please review your application fully before pressing 'submit application' as you will not be able to make any further amends after submitting, and any applications received which have not addressed ALL competences in full and/or the mandatory questions will be rejected.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted outside of the online application process or as a substitute for completion of the competences.

The attached 'Role Specification' provides further information on the role and how to apply.



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