About Position/Job
Lund University, one of the world’s leading higher education institutions in Sweden, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Evolutionary Ecology with a focus on Ecophysiology. The position is part of the ERC-funded research programme “HotLife – Pathways to Survival in a Warmer World”, aiming to understand how global warming affects reproductive success and survival in wild birds. The role combines fieldwork across Europe, laboratory experiments, and molecular analyses to investigate heritability of thermoregulatory traits and natural selection for temperature tolerance. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with a background in evolutionary biology, animal physiology, molecular biology, or quantitative ecology, looking to advance their research career in a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and internationally collaborative environment.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Fellow
- Institution: Lund University
- Department: Faculty of Science, Biology
- Research field: Evolutionary Ecology, Ecophysiology
- Location: Lund, Skåne County, Sweden
- Number of posts: 1
- Job Type: Fixed-term, Full-time
- Start Date (Anticipated): 1 March 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter
- Working Hours: Full-time
- Salary Range: Salary according to Lund University standards
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Evolutionary Ecology
- Ecophysiology and Thermoregulation
- Molecular Biology and -omics analyses
- Quantitative Ecology and Bioenergetics
- Field and Laboratory Research on Wild Birds
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in Evolutionary Biology, Evolutionary Ecology, Animal Physiology, Molecular Biology, or related field
- Strong skills in quantitative methods, statistics, and programming (e.g., R)
- Driver’s license B for fieldwork in Sweden and abroad
- Excellent written and spoken English
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in thermophysiological, bioenergetic, or cellular methods
- Laboratory and molecular analysis experience
- Field experience in handling and sampling birds
- Strong publication record in international peer-reviewed journals
- Collaborative skills, independence, and research drive
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research on heat and cold tolerance in wild bird populations
- Characterise phenotypic variation and heritability of temperature adaptation traits
- Collaborate with European research groups and participate in fieldwork abroad
- Supervise degree projects and support research funding applications
- Optional teaching (up to 20% of working hours) with training opportunities
Application Process
How to Apply: Applications must be in English and include:
- CV including list of publications
- Cover letter (max 2 pages) explaining research background and fit for the project
- Contact details for at least 2 references
- Copy of PhD certificate and relevant supporting documents
Submit applications via Lund University’s recruitment portal.
Important Dates
- Application Opens: Immediately
- Deadline: 25 November 2025
- Interview Date: To be announced
Useful Links
- Institution Website: Lund University
- Official Notification Link: click here
- Apply now: click here
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