Research Technician
Applications for this vacancy closed on 5 February 2024 at 12:00PM
A research technician position is available for two years working in the
Department of Biology at the University of Oxford supporting research on the
evolution and ecology of synchrony in timing within and between trophic
levels. The main focus of the work is on the interaction between deciduous
trees, herbivorous insects and their predators, mainly passerine birds. The
main duties of the post are to support ongoing work in the research group of
Professor Ben Sheldon, working as part of a team of around a dozen
researchers. The work will involve a wide range of approaches, including the
fieldwork in Wytham Woods, Laboratory-based work and data analysis and
management.
The post is funded as part of a UKRI Frontiers grant to Prof Ben Sheldon. The
overall project aims to understand the effect of the spatial scale of
phenological matching on natural selection, local adaptation, community
diversity and demography in primary and secondary consumers in a deciduous
woodland ecosystem. The tri-trophic system is exemplified by the oak-winter
moth-great tit food chain, but this study will also focus on interspecific
diversity at each of these trophic levels and their effects across levels. The
project involves large-scale deployment of drones to measure phenology of
deciduous trees in multiple years, as well as observational and experimental
methods to understand the mechanisms by which spatial variation in phenology
influences behaviour, ecology, and evolutionary processes in consumers. This
project involves a team of ~12 researchers including postdoctoral and graduate
students, as well as short-term seasonal field assistants, over five years
from 2022-2027.
The post-holder will be expected to work closely with the other team members
in their work, and to manage demanding responsibilities at certain busy times
of year. The team working on this project is expected to consist of 5 postdocs
and 4 PhD students working on other aspects of the project. Extensive research
support and funds to support training and professional development are
available. The post is available with a start date no later than 1 April 2024;
an earlier start may be possible.
Where Covid-19 has resulted in substantial disruption to your work or research
outputs, please explain this by providing an additional paragraph in your
supporting statement.
The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All
applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.
This post is full time and available no later than 1 April 2024.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 5th February 2024,
interviews are likely to be scheduled for late February 2024. Applications for
this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system, and you will
be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online
application.
Department of Biology at the University of Oxford supporting research on the
evolution and ecology of synchrony in timing within and between trophic
levels. The main focus of the work is on the interaction between deciduous
trees, herbivorous insects and their predators, mainly passerine birds. The
main duties of the post are to support ongoing work in the research group of
Professor Ben Sheldon, working as part of a team of around a dozen
researchers. The work will involve a wide range of approaches, including the
fieldwork in Wytham Woods, Laboratory-based work and data analysis and
management.
The post is funded as part of a UKRI Frontiers grant to Prof Ben Sheldon. The
overall project aims to understand the effect of the spatial scale of
phenological matching on natural selection, local adaptation, community
diversity and demography in primary and secondary consumers in a deciduous
woodland ecosystem. The tri-trophic system is exemplified by the oak-winter
moth-great tit food chain, but this study will also focus on interspecific
diversity at each of these trophic levels and their effects across levels. The
project involves large-scale deployment of drones to measure phenology of
deciduous trees in multiple years, as well as observational and experimental
methods to understand the mechanisms by which spatial variation in phenology
influences behaviour, ecology, and evolutionary processes in consumers. This
project involves a team of ~12 researchers including postdoctoral and graduate
students, as well as short-term seasonal field assistants, over five years
from 2022-2027.
The post-holder will be expected to work closely with the other team members
in their work, and to manage demanding responsibilities at certain busy times
of year. The team working on this project is expected to consist of 5 postdocs
and 4 PhD students working on other aspects of the project. Extensive research
support and funds to support training and professional development are
available. The post is available with a start date no later than 1 April 2024;
an earlier start may be possible.
Where Covid-19 has resulted in substantial disruption to your work or research
outputs, please explain this by providing an additional paragraph in your
supporting statement.
The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All
applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.
This post is full time and available no later than 1 April 2024.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 5th February 2024,
interviews are likely to be scheduled for late February 2024. Applications for
this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system, and you will
be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online
application.
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A research technician position is available for two years working in the Department of Biology at the University of Oxford supporting research on the evolution and ecology of synchrony in timing within and between trophic levels. The main focus of the work is on the interaction between deciduous trees, herbivorous insects and their predators, mainly passerine birds. The main duties of the post are to support ongoing work in the research group of Professor Ben Sheldon, working as part of a team of around a dozen researchers. The work will involve a wide range of approaches, including the fieldwork in ... A research technician position is available for two years working in the
Department of Biology at the University of Oxford supporting research on the evolution and ecology of synchrony in timing within and between trophic levels. The main focus of the work is on the interaction between deciduous trees, herbivorous insects and their predators, mainly passerine birds. The main duties of the post are to support ongoing work in the research group of Professor Ben Sheldon, working as part of a team of around a dozen researchers. The work will involve a wide range of approaches, including the fieldwork in ... |
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