Post Doctoral Research Associate Position available in Tooth EvoDevo in UK

Closing Date: 15 March 2021

A Post-doctoral Research Associate position is available in evolutionary developmental biology of shark and ray dentitions, Department of Animal and Plant Sciences, University of Sheffield, UK. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious Post-doctoral Research Associate to work in the Laboratory of Gareth Fraser at the interface of evolutionary and developmental biology. This project aims to explore novel morphological and genetic methods to understand the evolution and development of tooth patterning and functional mechanisms responsible for tooth regeneration in a comparative framework in sharks and rays. The work will be performed in a large, high profile 5* research department with a strong commitment to research-led teaching. The position is funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) in collaboration with the Natural History Museum (Dr. Zerina Johanson), King’s Collage London (Prof. Moya Smith) and Birkbeck, University of London (Dr. Charlie Underwood) to study the evolution of chondrichthyan dentitions. The overall aim of the project is to use an integrative evo-devo approach to study the dentition in a major group of jawed vertebrates, the chondrichthyans.

Potential candidates will have a PhD or equivalent experience in evolutionary or developmental biology, preferably in vertebrates, and a track record of publishing in leading specialist or multidisciplinary journals. A strong interest and/or background in evolutionary biology, palaeobiology, developmental biology or regenerative biology would be desirable. The post is fixed-term for 2 years with the potential for extension.

To apply please follow the current vacancies page at: http://bit.ly/1atNZan For informal enquiries about this position and the Department of Animal and Plant Sciences at the University of Sheffield, please contact Dr. Gareth Fraser at: g.fraser@sheffield.ac.uk or 0114 222 4317. Gareth J. Fraser, Ph.D Lecturer in Zoology Department of Animal and Plant Sciences Alfred Denny Building University of Sheffield Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TN UK Phone: +44(0)1142224317 Email: g.fraser@sheffield.ac.uk Website: Fraser Lab Gareth Fraser