A postdoctoral scholar (PhD <5 years) or staff scientist position (PhD >5 years) is available in the Macroevolution Unit at OIST. We seek a highly motivated, expert researcher with a deep knowledge of fish biodiversity, including but not limited to systematics, taxonomy, ecology., and the fossil record. The researcher will pursue groundbreaking projects on ichthyological topics, such as the origins of the Indo-Pacific biodiversity hotspot, the origins and diversification of fish groups, description and characterization of species and communities, and/or the influence of environmental and ecological factors on fish biodiversity. Exact projects will be developed through discussions with PI Lauren Sallan based on the skills, interests, and ideas of the selected researcher.

For more details on requirements, benefits, and application procedure, please visit: https://www.oist.jp/careers/postdoctoral-scholar-or-staff-scientist-ichthyology-macroevolution-unit

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Start dates are flexible – senior grad students and postdocs with time remaining in their current positions are encouraged to apply!