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University of Bristol - School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience · 5 days ago

Senior Research Associate: Understanding the Evolution of Castes

Bristol, CT

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

$43K/yr - $50K/yr

The University of Bristol is seeking a Senior Research Associate in the School of Biological Sciences to investigate the evolution of behavioral castes in social insects across Africa. The role involves conducting field experiments in Cameroon, Kenya, and South Africa, analyzing diverse datasets, and potentially leading to first authorship on research papers.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

You will work in Cameroon, Kenya, and South Africa to understand how the evolution of castes is shaped by climate

You will conduct field sampling across environmental gradients, and analyse diverse datasets including transcriptomes, behavioural footage, and CT scans

Qualification

Field research experienceBioinformatics analysisBehavioural ecology knowledgePhD in related fieldDriving 4X4 vehiclesPractical independenceTroubleshooting skillsExperience in AfricaConversational FrenchTeam collaboration

Required

Experience conducting overseas research fieldwork

Demonstrable capacity, enthusiasm, and commitment to spend at least 3 months a year in the field. You must be prepared to travel extensively across three African countries (Cameroon, Kenya, and South Africa)

Ability to work as part of an international field team and collaborate closely with partners from multiple international institutions

High practical independence

Strong abilities to trouble-shoot in the field

Confidence driving overseas, including 4X4 vehicles

Excellent research record

PhD in a related field

Preferred

Ability to speak French to a conversational level, as you will be working with Cameroonian colleagues and engaging with local communities and government officials

Prior experience working in an African context

Academic background in behavioural ecology

Experience working in challenging environments

Experience analysing bioinformatics datasets