Research Associate in Mammalian Evolution

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time

The Jones lab specifically focuses on the anatomy and evolution of mammals, and the factors influencing major locomotor transitions. This hire forms part of a Royal Society funded project exploring the evolution of cursoriality in mammals, and particularly the role of the axial skeleton in running. The scope of the role is flexible by may involve biomechanical, functional, and/or morphological evolution of the axial skeleton in cursorial mammals.

Experience of morphological data collection and analysis techniques, such as CT scanning, segmenting, surface scanning, geometric morphometrics, allometry, phylogenetic comparative analysis will be beneficial, and good proficiency in R-programming language is essential. Experience with specimen-based collections research is highly desirable. Excellent written language skills and experience with scientific publication is essential.

What you will get in return:

- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality in higher education. The School holds a Bronze Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff to achieve a good work-life balance.
- Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more _here_

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

**Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews**:
Name: Katrina Jones

**General enquiries**:
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**Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.



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