{"data":{"id":207563,"slug":"postdoktor-i-sexuell-selektion-och-epidemiologi","type":"job","title":"Postdoctoral Fellow in Sexual Selection and Epidemiology","description":"The Department of Zoology is one of the oldest departments at Stockholm University and has a long history of basic and applied research on animals, from arthropods to large mammals. The department is a dynamic research environment with approximately 80 employees, including tenured professors, researchers, doctoral students, and administrative staff. There are several research groups working on fish ecology, evolution and behavior, as well as sexual selection in other biological systems.\nMore information about us can be found at: Department of Zoology.\nProject Description\nThe Department of Zoology at Stockholm University is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow for the project \"EpiSex: The effects of sexual selection on epidemic outcomes\". The project is funded through a Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC), awarded to Jessica Stephenson.\nThe project aims to investigate two consequences of sexual selection for the development and dynamics of epidemics. First, infectious diseases spread through contact between individuals. Reproduction is an important driver of such contacts, as mate choice can influence which individuals interact and thus opportunities for parasite transmission. If individuals prefer partners with well-developed sexual ornaments, which generally indicate high parasite resistance, this may lead to reduced disease transmission. Second, individuals choosing partners with high resistance to parasite infection may gain indirect benefits through their offspring acquiring increased genetic resistance to parasites. If individuals consistently choose genetically resistant partners for reproduction, the population's genetic resistance to parasites can successively increase across generations, which in turn may have significant epidemiological consequences.\nThe project will combine experimental epidemic studies in artificially selected guppy lines with AI-assisted behavioral tracking, mathematical modeling, and complementary laboratory experiments. The aim is to investigate how female mate choice affects epidemic dynamics and disease transmission. The postdoctoral fellow will have a leading role in the experimental work, data collection, and quantitative analyses, as well as contribute to international research collaborations. The position also offers the opportunity to conduct fieldwork in Trinidad.\nDuties\nThe position is primarily focused on research. The postdoctoral fellow will work on establishing and further developing existing protocols for experimental epidemics and experimental design for application within the project. They will work with a team consisting of doctoral students, master's students, and research technicians to conduct experiments. The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for and oversee the use of tracking software to extract behavioral data. Additionally, they will conduct breeding experiments and phenotypic analyses to understand the outcomes of sexual selection during epidemics. Beyond the project's core questions, there are several additional research directions that the postdoctoral fellow can develop depending on interest and expertise.\nQualifications\nTo be eligible for employment as a postdoctoral fellow, a doctoral degree or a foreign degree assessed as equivalent to a relevant doctoral degree is required. The degree must be completed by the time the employment decision is made.\nEvaluation Criteria\nIt is meritorious if the doctoral degree or equivalent was completed at most three years before the application deadline. If there are special reasons, an earlier completed degree may also be considered meritorious. Special reasons include leave due to illness, parental leave, positions of trust within trade union organizations, service in the armed forces, or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical service or service\/assignment relevant to the subject area.\nIn the appointment, particular emphasis will be placed on scientific competence relevant to the project. Experience with demanding experiments with small fish\u2014preferably guppy\u2014as well as behavioral tracking data, quantification of sexual ornaments and behaviors, and development of new experimental designs is meritorious. Documented ability to use such data to answer current and significant questions in ecology and evolution is particularly meritorious. We are looking for someone who can synthesize ideas and data from different research fields, has strong statistical and computational competence (Python and R for use of tracking software and analysis of generated data), and has a publication record demonstrating high scientific competence in these areas. Excellent ability to communicate orally and in writing is also a requirement.\nAbout the Position\nThe position is full-time and is permanent but initially limited to a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years, with the possibility of extension if there are special reasons. Start date by agreement.\nWhat We Offer\nWith us, you get the dynamics of interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international setting and receive favorable terms. The university is located in the National City Park with good connections to the city center.\nStockholm University is committed to being a workplace free from discrimination and providing equal rights and opportunities for all.\nContact\nInformation about the position is provided by Jessica Stephenson, jess.stephenson@zoologi.su.se.\nApplication\nYou apply for the position through Stockholm University's recruitment system. Attach a personal letter and CV as well as the attachments requested in the application form. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete and submitted to the university no later than the application deadline.\nInstructions for applicants can be found on the website: Applying for a position.\nStockholm University contributes to the development of a sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment, and the pursuit of truth.","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Postdoktor i sexuell selektion och epidemiologi","description_original":"Zoologiska institutionen \u00e4r en av de \u00e4ldsta institutionerna vid Stockholms universitet och har en l\u00e5ng historia av grundl\u00e4ggande och till\u00e4mpad forskning p\u00e5 djur, fr\u00e5n leddjur till stora d\u00e4ggdjur. Institutionen \u00e4r en dynamisk forskningsmilj\u00f6 och best\u00e5r av cirka 80 anst\u00e4llda, inklusive fast anst\u00e4llda professorer, forskare, doktorander och administrativ personal. Det finns flera forskargrupper som arbetar med fiskekologi, evolution och beteende samt med sexuell selektion i andra biologiska system.\nMer information om oss finns p\u00e5: Zoologiska institutionen.\nProjektbeskrivning\nZoologiska institutionen vid Stockholms universitet rekryterar en postdoktor inom projektet \u201dEpiSex: The effects of sexual selection on epidemic outcomes\u201d. Projektet finansieras genom Starting Grant fr\u00e5n Europeiska forskningsr\u00e5det (ERC), som tilldelats Jessica Stephenson.\nProjektet syftar till att unders\u00f6ka tv\u00e5 konsekvenser av sexuell selektion f\u00f6r epidemiers utveckling och dynamik. F\u00f6r det f\u00f6rsta sprids infektionssjukdomar genom kontakt mellan individer. Fortplantning utg\u00f6r en viktig drivkraft bakom s\u00e5dana kontakter, eftersom partnerval kan p\u00e5verka vilka individer som interagerar och d\u00e4rmed m\u00f6jligheterna till parasit\u00f6verf\u00f6ring. Om individer f\u00f6redrar partners med v\u00e4lutvecklade sexuella ornament, vilka generellt indikerar h\u00f6g resistens mot parasiter, kan detta leda till minskad smittspridning. F\u00f6r det andra kan individer som v\u00e4ljer partners med h\u00f6g resistens mot parasitinfektioner erh\u00e5lla indirekta f\u00f6rdelar genom att deras avkomma f\u00e5r \u00f6kad genetisk motst\u00e5ndskraft mot parasiter. Om individer konsekvent v\u00e4ljer genetiskt resistenta partners f\u00f6r reproduktion, kan populationens genetiska resistens mot parasiter successivt \u00f6ka \u00f6ver generationerna, vilket i sin tur kan f\u00e5 betydande epidemiologiska konsekvenser.\nProjektet kommer att kombinera experimentella epidemistudier i artificiellt selekterade guppylinjer med AI-assisterad beteendesp\u00e5rning, matematisk modellering och kompletterande laboratorieexperiment. Syftet \u00e4r att unders\u00f6ka hur honornas partnerval p\u00e5verkar epidemiers dynamik och smittspridning. Postdoktorn kommer att ha en ledande roll i det experimentella arbetet, datainsamlingen och de kvantitativa analyserna samt bidra till internationella forskningssamarbeten. Anst\u00e4llningen erbjuder \u00e4ven m\u00f6jlighet att genomf\u00f6ra f\u00e4ltarbete i Trinidad.\nArbetsuppgifter\nAnst\u00e4llningen \u00e4r i f\u00f6rsta hand inriktad p\u00e5 forskning. Postdoktorn kommer att arbeta med att etablera och vidareutveckla befintliga protokoll f\u00f6r experimentella epidemier och experimentell design f\u00f6r till\u00e4mpning inom projektet. Hen kommer att arbeta tillsammans med ett team best\u00e5ende av doktorander, mastersstudenter och forskningstekniker f\u00f6r att genomf\u00f6ra experiment. Postdoktorn kommer att ansvara f\u00f6r och \u00f6vervaka anv\u00e4ndningen av sp\u00e5rningsprogramvara f\u00f6r att extrahera beteendedata. D\u00e4rut\u00f6ver kommer hen att genomf\u00f6ra avelsexperiment och fenotypanalyser f\u00f6r att f\u00f6rst\u00e5 utfallet av sexuell selektion under epidemier. Ut\u00f6ver projektets k\u00e4rnfr\u00e5gor finns flera ytterligare forskningsinriktningar som postdoktorn kan utveckla beroende p\u00e5 intresse och kompetens.\nBeh\u00f6righetskrav\nF\u00f6r att vara beh\u00f6rig f\u00f6r anst\u00e4llning som postdoktor kr\u00e4vs avlagd doktorsexamen eller utl\u00e4ndsk examen som bed\u00f6ms motsvara relevant doktorsexamen. Examen ska vara avlagd senast d\u00e5 anst\u00e4llningsbeslutet fattas.\nBed\u00f6mningsgrunder\nDet \u00e4r meriterande, om doktorsexamen eller motsvarande \u00e4r avlagd h\u00f6gst tre \u00e5r f\u00f6re sista ans\u00f6kningsdag. Om det finns s\u00e4rskilda sk\u00e4l, kan en tidigare avlagd examen ocks\u00e5 anses vara meriterande. Med s\u00e4rskilda sk\u00e4l avses ledighet p\u00e5 grund av sjukdom, f\u00f6r\u00e4ldraledighet, f\u00f6rtroendeuppdrag inom fackliga organisationer, tj\u00e4nstg\u00f6ring inom totalf\u00f6rsvaret, eller andra liknande omst\u00e4ndigheter samt klinisk tj\u00e4nstg\u00f6ring eller f\u00f6r \u00e4mnesomr\u00e5det relevant tj\u00e4nstg\u00f6ring\/uppdrag.\nVid tills\u00e4ttningen kommer s\u00e4rskild vikt att f\u00e4stas vid vetenskaplig skicklighet som \u00e4r relevant f\u00f6r projektet. Erfarenhet av kr\u00e4vande experiment med sm\u00e5fisk \u2013 helst guppy \u2013 samt beteendesp\u00e5rningsdata, kvantifiering av sexuella ornament och beteenden och utveckling av nya experimentella uppl\u00e4gg \u00e4r meriterande. Dokumenterad f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att anv\u00e4nda s\u00e5dana data f\u00f6r att besvara aktuella och betydelsefulla fr\u00e5gor inom ekologi och evolution \u00e4r s\u00e4rskilt meriterande. Vi s\u00f6ker en person som kan syntetisera id\u00e9er och data fr\u00e5n olika forskningsf\u00e4lt, har stark statistisk och ber\u00e4kningsm\u00e4ssig kompetens (Python och R f\u00f6r anv\u00e4ndning av sp\u00e5rningsprogramvara och analys av de data som genereras) samt har en publikationslista som visar h\u00f6g vetenskaplig kompetens inom dessa omr\u00e5den. Mycket god f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att kommunicera i tal och skrift \u00e4r ocks\u00e5 ett krav.\nOm anst\u00e4llningen\nAnst\u00e4llningen avser heltid och g\u00e4ller tills vidare, dock minst tv\u00e5 \u00e5r och h\u00f6gst tre \u00e5r, med m\u00f6jlighet till f\u00f6rl\u00e4ngning om det finns s\u00e4rskilda sk\u00e4l. Tilltr\u00e4de enligt \u00f6verenskommelse.\nVi erbjuder\nHos oss f\u00e5r du dynamiken i samspelet mellan h\u00f6gre utbildning och forskning som g\u00f6r Stockholms universitet till en sp\u00e4nnande och kreativ milj\u00f6. Du arbetar i en internationell milj\u00f6 och f\u00e5r f\u00f6rm\u00e5nliga villkor. Universitetet ligger bel\u00e4get i Nationalstadsparken med goda f\u00f6rbindelser till city.\nStockholms universitet v\u00e4rnar om att vara en arbetsplats som \u00e4r fri fr\u00e5n diskriminering och ger lika r\u00e4ttigheter och m\u00f6jligheter f\u00f6r alla.\nKontakt\nUpplysningar om anst\u00e4llningen l\u00e4mnas av Jessica Stephenson, jess.stephenson@zoologi.su.se.\nAns\u00f6kan\nDu s\u00f6ker anst\u00e4llningen via Stockholms universitets rekryteringssystem. Bifoga personligt brev och CV samt de bilagor som efterfr\u00e5gas i ans\u00f6kningsformul\u00e4ret. Du som s\u00f6kande ansvarar f\u00f6r att ans\u00f6kan \u00e4r komplett och att den \u00e4r universitetet tillhanda senast sista ans\u00f6kningsdag.\nAnvisningar f\u00f6r s\u00f6kande finns p\u00e5 webbsidan: att s\u00f6ka en anst\u00e4llning.\nStockholms universitet bidrar till det h\u00e5llbara demokratiska samh\u00e4llets utveckling genom kunskap, upplysning och sanningss\u00f6kande.","price":null,"currency":"SEK","status":"active","noindex":true,"location":{"address":"Zoologiska institutionen","full_address":null,"city":"Stockholm","country":"SE","latitude":59.2877928,"longitude":18.0528391},"metadata":{"region":"Stockholms l\u00e4n","duration":"6 m\u00e5nader eller l\u00e4ngre","employer":"Stockholms Universitet","postcode":"10691","positions":1,"profession":"Forskare, zoologi","salary_type":"Fast m\u00e5nads- vecko- eller timl\u00f6n","employer_url":"https:\/\/www.su.se\/","scope_of_work":"100\u2013100 %","working_hours":"Heltid","contact_person":"Seko Seko","employment_type":"full_time","occupation_field":"Naturvetenskap","employer_workplace":"Zoologiska institutionen","experience_required":true,"employment_type_label":"Vanlig anst\u00e4llning"},"user_id":null,"is_sponsored":false,"views_count":0,"ai_views_count":5,"bot_views_count":1,"ai_vendor_counts":{"meta":4,"anthropic":1},"visibility":"public","submission_source":null,"submission_ai_name":null,"has_owner_email":true,"can_contact_owner":true,"phone":"0770457900","owner_email":"sekodirekt@seko.se","images":[],"published_at":"2026-09-11T12:53:35+00:00","expires_at":"2026-10-12T23:59:59+00:00","created_at":"2026-09-12T03:27:28+00:00","updated_at":"2026-09-18T03:36:24+00:00"}}