This just in: 3-year position (PhD student) available at the Museum für Naturkunde, Berlin on the skull morphology of early tetrapods and lissamphibians.Here: https://jobs.museumfuernaturkunde.berlin/jobposting/9e271366d5bb56cae21e1049d67071e32a9a9383And attached.Application deadline 30.10.2020For further info please contact project coordinator Dr. Marylène Danto <Marylene.Danto@mfn.berlin<mailto:Marylene.Danto@mfn.berlin>>
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Throughout Paleozoic and Mesozoic stem- and crown-tetrapods, the skull morphology is remarkably divergent and extreme skull modifications (characterized by a frequent losses of bony elements), are observed among the different groups. The extreme end to this trend is exemplified in modern lissamphibians, in which only 19 out of the original 43 dermal skull elements of their early tetrapod ancestors are retained. In the present project, the skull morphology of a broad selection of early tetrapod and lissamphibians that are adapted to different lifestyles will be investigated to detect how and specifically why dermal bones are lost repeatedly and if this pattern evolved convergently in the different lineages of early tetrapods.
In support of equal rights applications from qualified women are particularly welcome. Handicapped individuals will be given preference in cases of identical qualifications.
We look forward to receiving your application with the usual documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae, certificates) by 30.10.2020, preferably via our online application portal. For information on the application procedure, please contact recruiting@mfn.berlin.