Job opportunity: Post-Doctoral Research Associate at TrEnD lab

Are you passionate about environmental conservation and developing future methods to monitor biodiversity using eDNA? The Trace and Environmental DNA (TrEnD) Laboratory team are seeking a researcher to join the eDNA for Global Environment Studies program and lead project 6: Terrestrial ecosystem biomonitoring across the tree of life using eDNA.

The objective of this project is to validate cutting edge molecular tools to assess terrestrial biodiversity (soil microbial communities, plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates), particularly in arid ecosystems. Using that information, the goal is to start development of an eDNA based metric for evaluating the condition of terrestrial ecosystems. This approach to ecosystem monitoring will advance the study of individual species to understanding entire ecosystems and how species interconnect. Knowledge generated in this research will enable land managers to better plan eDNA surveys, use eDNA biodiversity assessments appropriately and support decision making for sustainable land management.

More information about the position can be found via this link. Applications close on Tuesday, 17 September 2024.