ARIES Fully-Funded PhD Studentship: Join the revolutionary ARIES project to delve into the genomic architecture of adaptation in Drosophila melanogaster. This fully-funded PhD studentship offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the role of dominance reversal in climate adaptation and delve into the genetic architecture of sex- and temperature-specific fitness.
ARIES Fully-Funded PhD Studentship: Genomic Architecture of Adaptation in Drosophila melanogaster
Designation: PhD Researcher
Research Area: Evolutionary Biology, Genomics, Drosophila melanogaster, Climate Adaptation, Dominance Reversal, Genetic Architecture, Transcriptomics
Location: University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, United Kingdom
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, evolution, genetics, or related fields
- Interest in evolutionary biology, statistics, bioinformatics, and genetics
- Relevant skills and experience with Drosophila husbandry, experimental design, biological statistics, quantitative genetics, RNA extraction, and bioinformatics
Job Description:
- Conduct research integrating quantitative genetics and transcriptomics in Drosophila melanogaster
- Utilize simulations in SLiM to address questions related to climate adaptation, dominance reversal, and genetic architecture
- Develop and tailor PhD research to align with career ambitions
- Receive training in Drosophila husbandry, experimental design, biological statistics, quantitative genetics, RNA extraction, bioinformatics, population genetic simulations, and programming (R, bash, Python, SLiM)
How to Apply:
- Interested candidates are invited to apply via the University of East Anglia application portal
- Complete the application form and provide the necessary supporting documents
- Ensure that all required details, including academic qualifications, skills, and relevant experience, are accurately presented
Last Date for Apply: 8th January 2025
Note: The submission of applications is subject to the confirmation of funding under the BBSRC-NERC DLA award scheme. Successful candidates meeting UKRI’s eligibility criteria will be awarded a fully-funded studentship, which covers fees, maintenance stipend, and research funding. A limited number of studentships are available for international applicants. ARIES is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. All ARIES studentships may be undertaken on a part-time or full-time basis. For further information, candidates are encouraged to contact the supervisor directly.
