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December 1, 2012 EvolDir 51<br />
approaches. Study organisms include natural bird and<br />
plant populations, Neurospora, Drosophila, zebra fish,<br />
domestic animals and humans. We have tight connections<br />
with several other research programs at the Evolutionary<br />
Biology Centre.<br />
The fully-funded (salary, research and travel expenses)<br />
PhD positions are for four years.<br />
Applicants must hold a Master degree, or are to obtain<br />
a degree this academic year, in evolutionary biology,<br />
genetics or bioinformatics, or in related disciplines.<br />
Successful candidates are expected to display<br />
enthusiasm, curiosity, creativity and dedication to the<br />
project. Informal inquiries and applications should be<br />
sent by email to Hans.Ellegren@ebc.uu.se. Applicants<br />
must provide a CV, a statement of research interests<br />
and the name and contact details of at least two references.<br />
The positions remain open until filled.<br />
Professor Hans Ellegren Department of Evolutionary<br />
Biology Evolutionary Biology Centre Uppsala University<br />
Norbyvägen 18D SE-752 36 Uppsala Sweden<br />
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UppsalaU EvolEcolGenetics<br />
PhD position in evolutionaryecology and genetics (speciation)<br />
A four-year PhD position IN EVOLUTIONARYECOL-<br />
OGY AND GENETICS is available at the Department<br />
of Ecology andGenetics, Evolutionary Biology Center,<br />
Uppsala University, Sweden, starting assoon as possible<br />
or as agreed upon.<br />
In this project, you will study genome divergence<br />
and the evolution ofreproductive isolation in a naturally<br />
hybridizing species pair of /Silene/. We have<br />
previously identifiedvarious reproductive barriers between<br />
the two species, including habitatadaptation and<br />
con-specific pollen precedence. You will use nextgenerationsequencing<br />
methods to identify genomic regions<br />
controlling reproductivebarriers in order to study<br />
their evolution and their role in speciation. Theexact<br />
work-plan of the thesis will be settled together with the<br />
doctoralstudent.<br />
The PhD student will be part of the group of<br />
Sophie Karrenberg (http://www.ebc.uu.se/forskning/-<br />
IEG/Plant/People/Karrenberg Sophie/) who will be<br />
themain supervisor.<br />
The Evolutionary Biology Center (EBC) houses about<br />
300 evolutionarybiologists from various research fields<br />
including genetics, genomics andecology providing<br />
for excellent possibilities of collaboration (http://www.ebc.uu.se/).<br />
Numerous seminars andjournal clubs<br />
are held. International recruitment is common on all<br />
levels andthe working language is English. PhD student<br />
education in evolutionary biologyis furthered by<br />
graduate school in “The Genomics of Phenotypic Diversity<br />
inNatural Populations” (http://www.ebc.uu.se/education/postgrad/gradschool/).<br />
State of theart local<br />
platforms for next-generation sequencing(http://www.scilifelab.uu.se)<br />
and high-performance computational<br />
analyses (http://www.uppmax.uu.se) are available.<br />
We seek a highly motivated student (MSc degree or<br />
equivalent required)with thorough education and/or<br />
strong interest in evolution, genetics/genomics,and<br />
bioinformatics. Previous experience with nextgeneration<br />
sequencing methods,ecological experiments<br />
and statistical programming is advantageous. Candidatesmust<br />
be fluent in English both orally and written.<br />
We are looking forindividuals who excel at working independently<br />
and, at the same, time have theinterpersonal<br />
and communication skills to succeed at working<br />
in a team.<br />
The postgraduate training comprises four years of<br />
full-time studies. Thesuccessful candidate will receive<br />
a postgraduate fellowship the first year(15500<br />
SEK/month) and a postgraduate position year 2-4<br />
(22400-25100 SEK/month).The position can be combined<br />
with up to 20% of teaching assistantship, whichwill<br />
then prolong the position accordingly.<br />
Please feel free to contact Sophie Karrenberg (sophie.karrenberg@ebc.uu.se[1],<br />
+46 18 471 2863)for<br />
more information. Union representatives are Anders<br />
Grundström, Saco-r˚adet,tel. +46 18 471 53 80 och<br />
Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, tel. +46 18 471 1996, Stefan<br />
Djurström, Seko, tel. +46 18 471 33 15. How to apply:<br />
Please prepare a letter of intent including descriptions<br />
of 1)your motivation for PhD studies in general<br />
and for this position in particular,2) your research interests<br />
and 3) your education, especially in evolutionarybiology,<br />
genetics/genomics/bioinformatics, ecology, and<br />
statistics. Theapplication should further include a CV,<br />
an authorized copy of your MSc degree,and the names<br />
and contact information (address, email address, and
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