PhD Position in Ecology and Evolution: The Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences (DEEP) at Stockholm University invites applications for a fully funded PhD position. This research endeavor focuses on understanding the evolutionary drivers of pollen evolution and sexual selection across different plant kingdoms, utilizing advanced machine learning and genomic techniques.
Designation
PhD Student in Ecology and Evolution
Research Area
Evolutionary Biology, Ecology, Genomics, Pollen Evolution
Location
Stockholm University, Frescati Campus, Stockholm, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| General Entry Requirements | Completion of a second-cycle degree or equivalent (at least 240 higher education credits, 60 in the second cycle). |
| Specific Entry Requirements | At least 60 higher education credits in the second cycle, with 15 credits in Ecology or Evolution, and 30 credits from a project in these areas. Equivalent knowledge is acceptable. |
| Additional Skills (Merit) | – Experience in evolutionary genetics/genomics, population genetics, phylogenomics – Bioinformatics or computational analytics – Molecular genetic lab work or plant experiments (not required, but a merit) – Training in botany (not required) |
| Language Proficiency | Excellent written and oral proficiency in English |
Description
This PhD project, led by Prof. Tanja Slotte with collaborators, aims to investigate genomic signatures of selection on pollen in relation to evolutionary transitions in pollination modes. Research will involve comparative genomic analyses in a phylogenetic context as well as population genomic and transcriptomic studies in suitable plant systems. The project is supported by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit the following documents through Stockholm University’s recruitment system:
- A personal letter.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- The attachments requested in the application form.
Make sure your application is complete and submitted before the deadline.
Last Date to Apply
April 22, 2025, at 11:59 PM CEST
Contact Information:
For further inquiries, please reach out to:
- Prof. Tanja Slotte: tanja.slotte@su.se
- Prof. Peter Hambäck: peter.hamback@su.se
Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in ecology and evolution at one of Sweden’s prestigious universities!
