Biogeography

Tenure-track, nine-month appointment in the Department of Evolution and Ecology for a plant evolutionary biologist. Research may address plant diversification, trait evolution, major innovations, comparative genomics and evolutionary development, or population biology, quantitative genetics, adaptation, speciation, biogeography, life histories and species interactions, using empirical, computational, experimental or theoretical approaches. The appointee will build an independently funded research programme, teach undergraduate and graduate courses and mentor students. Published salary range: USD 84,100–108,900, with possible additional salary components. Full consideration is given to applications completed by 17 October 2026; the verified final application date is 30 June 2027, with later review conditional on the position remaining unfilled.

Develop an original research project during a residential fellowship in Stellenbosch, South Africa, in the first semester of 2028. All disciplines are eligible. STIAS prioritises interdisciplinary exchange and conceptual or analytical work; it does not provide laboratories or fund fieldwork during residence. Submit a cover letter, project proposal, CV with publications and a work sample by 31 October 2026, 23:59 UTC.

Seed support for short pilot and feasibility studies connected to the Tropical Field Station La Gamba in Costa Rica. Projects may cover scoping, method development, baseline data collection or initial infrastructure, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary research and follow-on external proposals within 6–12 months. Desk-based and preparatory research are permitted; an on-site visit is not mandatory. Base awards are up to EUR 10,000 for single-discipline projects or EUR 20,000 for interdisciplinary projects, over at most 15 months. A separate EUR 5,000 bonus follows submission of a competitive external funding application. The second call closes on 31 October 2026.