We are looking for a Post Doc to join our team utilising eDNA methods to inform ecological management for river fish and urban pollinators. Working closely in collaboration with Dr Elizabeth Franklin (Pricipal Investigator) and associated project leads (Professor Rob Britton, Dr Kathy Hodder, Dr Demetra Andreou and Dr Emilie Hardouin).
The successful applicant will be responsible for providing research support to a pair of eDNA meta-barcdong projects including their planning, execution and analysis.
The successful applicant will have a sound scientific background with technical experience in basic molecular biology including, eDNA extraction, PCR, electrophoresis and sterile working. Experience in eDNA meta-barcoding and bioinformatics would be advantageous.
For more information on the project see the Bournemouth University Research Blog:
To discuss this opportunity further please contact Dr Liz Franklin efranklin@bournemouth.ac.uk
Please find below the link to the advert for the above role:
https://www1.bournemouth.ac.uk/post-doctoral-researcher-edna-metabarcoding-fixed-term/











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