Plant phylogenetics and evolution, ideally with an interest/focus on South American taxa. This is my current position, I’m happy to answer any question (I’m moving on to Stockholm, Sweden, early next year)!
The annual Young Systematists’ Forum represents an exciting setting for Master’s students, PhD students and young postdoctoral researchers to present their work, often for the first time, to a scientific audience interested in taxonomy and systematics. This well-established event provides an important opportunity for budding systematists to discuss their research in front of their peers within a supportive environment. Supervisors and other established systematists are also encouraged to attend.
Prizes will be awarded for the most promising talk and flash presentation as judged by a small panel on the day.
When you register you will be asked to supply your name, contact information and tell us whether you wish to give a full talk or flash presentation. Please also tell us your academic stage – e.g., Masters, PhD or postdoc and affiliation. Abstract submission and registration are separate portals, both on the YSF event page.
Abstracts must be submitted via the registration portal on our website no later than Saturday, October 19th 2024 (11:59PM GMT+1). The body text should not exceed 150 words in length. Title, authors, and their professional affiliations/addresses should be included with the abstracts.
Spaces will be allocated subject to availability and for a balanced programme of animal, plant, algal, microbial, molecular, and other research. Non-presenting attendees are also very welcome – please register as above.
If you have presented a talk at the YSF before, we ask that you submit only for a flash presentation, as speaker slots are limited and we want to give as many people a chance as possible. If you are a more senior postdoc, please be aware that it’s unlikely we will be able to give you a chance to present here, as the aim is to give more junior researchers their first experience in a supportive international setting.
All registered attendants will receive further information about the meeting, including abstracts, by e-mail one week in advance. This information will also be displayed on the Systematics Association website (www.systass.org/young-systematists-forum/).
If you have questions, feel free to contact us at ysf@systass.org
Last year’s meeting was very dynamic, with wide international attendance and great interactions.
We’re looking forward to meeting you online!
YSF 2024 Organising Team: Ellinor Michel, Ana Serra Silva, Kalman Konyves, Peter Mulhair, Katie Collins, Karen Siu-Ting, Pablo Munoz-Rodriguez
Now you can register for Systematikdagarna in Gothenburg (18–19 November 2024). Systematikdagarna is a yearly conference on systematics arranged by the Swedish Systematists Association. The meeting is open for anyone interested in systematics; amateurs, working systematists, and users of systematics in any form.
Early Career stage participants are also welcome to the half day event Early Career Systematists in Sweden event on Sunday 17 November.
Swedish Taxonomy Initiative and ForBio course: Nomenclature codes in biology
What to consider when naming and describing taxa
An in-person course directly following the Swedish Conference “Systematikdagarna” in late November 2024
A three day course (Wed, 20 Nov – Fri, 22 Nov) at Göteborg Natural History Museum, following Systematikdagarna (Mon, 18 Nov – Tue, 19 Nov) at Göteborg University, Sweden
Time and place: Nov. 20, 2024 9:00 AM – Nov. 22, 2024 4:30 PM, Göteborg University, Sweden
Course scope:
The course will present an overview of the different nomenclature codes with special focus on the botanical-mycological-phycological (ICNafp), zoological (ICZN) and prokaryotes (ICNP) codes. Sessions will include lectures and exercises, and the participants will learn what is required for a name and a description as well as for the scientific work itself to be code-compliant.
Learning outcomes. Participants will acquire an understanding of:
– which are the existing nomenclature codes.
– the difference between nomenclature and taxonomy.
– what is a ”scientific name” and what is meant by authorship.
– what is a ”scientific work”.
– rules of nomenclature with special focus on proposing new scientific names.
– the differences between botanical and zoological nomenclature.
– implications of names and their practical use in biology/management/conservation including examples of issues with misidentifications, misspellings, changed combinations, synonymy, ethics, etc.
Target group: MSc students, PhD students, postdocs, researchers, consultants, government officials, museum staff with relevant background in biology.
Course language: English.
Course schedule: Not yet available.
Course fee: Free.
Registration: Please register here before 15th September
Teachers: Thomas Pape (Natural History Museum of Denmark, Copenhagen), Micah Dunthorn (Natural History Museum, Oslo), Torbjörn Tyler (Lund University, Botanical collections).
Assignment and credits: The course is equivalent to 2 ECTS. Active participation is required for full credit. ForBio will provide certificates for those who attend the in-person section and successfully complete the course assignments.
See the following link for a Senior Scientist position / Head of the Botanical Garden at the University of Vienna. The deadline for applications is on September 9.
We study the phylogeny, evolution, ecology and systematics of various angiosperm families (https://www.en.sysbot.bio.lmu.de/people/professors/kadereit/index.html ). A special focus lies on biogeography, hybridization, adaptation and the evolution of complex traits. We base our research on field studies, experimental as well as phylogenomic and genomic approaches integrating the rich collections of the Botanical State Collection Munich and the Botanical Garden Munich (both belong to the Natural History Collections of Bavaria).
The endangered flora of Bavaria and in particular its alpine species and their protection are important to us. Therefore, we now broaden our research by investigating the ecology, adaptation and population genomics of endangered plant taxa in Bavaria. We aim to identify the factors causing their decline in the last 200 years by including both historical and extant populations. Population genomic and phylogeographic analyses will try to elucidate where and when the endangered Bavarian populations originated. Most importantly, comparison of historical and extant populations will show which genotypes survived. We seek to infer the adaptive advantages of the survivors using genomic comparative analyses. This will allow us to understand whether habitat fragmentation or land use changes on the one hand or changes in selective regime such as climate change on the other hand were the driving factor of the decline. This is important information for understanding the current situation of endangered species and for assessing their potential for reintroduction.
Subject to final approval, a research position (TV-L E13, 100%) is to be filled as of 01.01.2025:
Researcher – Ecology, adaptation and population genomics of endangered plant taxa in Bavaria (m/f/x)
in Munich
Your tasks and responsibilities:
Develop and conduct research projects in the area outlined above
Lead a small research group and acquisition of further funding
Manage and analyse research data, publish research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals, present research results at inter-/national conferences
Participate in teaching in topics related to the project
Supervise students at the Bachelor-, Master-, and PhD-level
Participate in outreach related to the research topic
Further academic qualification is sought (habilitation or aquivalent)
Your qualifications:
Completed university degree in Biology and Doctoral degree in a relevant field (e.g., population genomics, plant ecology, conservation)
Strong background in genomics and bioinformatics/statistics
Experience in state-of-the-art molecular laboratory and plant ecology
Some experience with funding-acquisition and/or teaching is advantageous
Some experience in leadership and supervising is advantageous
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and German
Driving licence
Benefits: We offer a stimulating research environment in a young and highly motivated international team. Your workplace is located at two sites. Living collections and experimental fields are based in a satellite research station near Wolfratshausen. Office, laboratories, experimental greenhouse and further research facilities are located at the Institute of Systematics, Biodiversity and Evolution of Plants, LMU Munich (Menzinger Str. 67, Munich). For transport and field work, a staff car will available. We offer flexible working hours, support in balancing work and family life, and professional training and personal development activities through a variety of LMU support services. In addition you can benefit from various LMU corporate benefits.
The position is remunerated in accordance with the collective agreement of the federal states (TV-L) in salary group E13 (100%). The position is initially limited to three years with a possibility for extension for additional three years. You have the possibility to work towards the completion of a habilitation (German post-doctoral degree) at the Faculty of Biology.
Also possible in a part-time capacity.
People with disabilities who are as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.
Contact: Please send your application documents (letter of motivation, CV, list of publications and list of teaching experience, two-page research concept, contact details of three references, copies of degree certificates and transcripts) in one PDF via e-mail to Prof. Dr. Gudrun Kadereit: g.kadereit@lmu.de, no later than 30 September 2024.
For questions about the advertised position please contact Prof. Dr. Gudrun Kadereit via e- mail.
Also kindly let us know briefly in your cover letter through which medium/website/etc. you became aware of our job advertisement.
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We are happy to announce that Systematikdagarna 2024 will take place in Gothenburg 18-19 November. This will be followed by a course on nomenclature 20-22 November. And for early career systematists we are planning a half day meeting already on 17 November.
More information will be published at systematikforeningen.se later. Hope to see you all there!
I am writing on behalf of the organizers of the International Botanical Congress to advise you that the deadline for regular registration is coming up soon, on 17 June. I encourage you to register now to avoid the higher late registration prices.
The Congress website has information about invited speakers, accommodations, excursions, the Nomenclature Section, and much more. The scientific program looks very exciting with numerous symposia on a wide range of topics, and a diverse selection of invited speakers.
See you in Madrid!
Patrick Herendeen, Chair
International Association for Botanical and Mycological Societies
