The Department of Evolutionary Biology at Uppsala University offers 11 PhD and post-doc positions spanning a wide range of disciplines in evolutionary biology and genomics.
Group Leader in Molecular Evolutionary Biology
A permanent position as Group leader in Molecular Evolutionary Biology, broadly defined, is available at the Dept of Ecology and Genetics, the Evolutionary Biology Centre of Uppsala University.
The position is connected to the sub-department Dept of Evolutionary Biology. Here, the research focus is in the interface of evolutionary biology and genomics. Examples of questions being addressed are the genetics of speciation, the genetic background to fitness-related traits and local adaptation (e.g., QTL and association mapping), bioinformatics, and general aspects of molecular, transcriptome and genome evolution. Please see our list of publications for further indications of on-going research. There are no other specifications of the position than that the candidate's research is expected to complement on-going research in the sub-department, with a clear goal to contribute to an already strong research environment by establishing collaborative links with other research groups.
Department of Evolutionary Biology, headed by Prof Hans Ellegren, currently includes 8 research groups with a total of about 50 persons, the majority of which are internationally recruited PhD students and post-docs. The location with the Evolutionary Biology Centre offers a most stimulating scientific and social environment with numerous seminars, journal clubs and possibilities for contacts and collaborations. A graduate school in 'The Genomics of Phenotypic Diversity in Natural Populations' provides a framework for courses and other activities for PhD students. Local platforms for next-generation sequencing and high-performance computational analyses ensures immediate access to state-of-the-art technology.
The position comes with a start-up package including support for a PhD student. The successful candidate is expected to be highly competitive on an international level, including an ability to attract own funding. She or he most likely has a well documented record of independent research combining genetic/genomic approaches /data for addressing key evolutionary questions.
- For informal inquiries and information on how to apply, please contact Hans Ellegren at Hans.Ellegren@ebc.uu.se
PhD Positions
Whole-genome analysis of microsatellite evolution
Next-generation sequencing (NGS) allows gathering a wealth of information on microsatellite variability both within and between species. Using recently assembled whole-genome sequences from multiple avian and mammalian species, this project aims to increase our understanding of the evolution of microsatellites and polymorphism at these loci. Moreover, this project also aims at using NGS microsatellite data to identify genomic regions subject to strong selective sweeps in natural populations of ecological model organisms, using microsatellites.
- Please contact Hans Ellegren (hans.ellegren@ebc.uu.se) to inquire about this position and visit the Ellegren Lab website for more information.
Post-Doc Positions
Natural selection and DNA sequence evolution
Using whole-genome sequence data from multiple species within major vertebrate lineages, this project will address questions such as the relationships between life history characteristics and strength of selection, evolutionary constraint of different sequence categories and estimates of the genomic deleterious mutation rate.
- Please contact Hans Ellegren (hans.ellegren@ebc.uu.se) to inquire about this position and visit the Ellegren Lab website for more information.
How to apply
Informal inquiries and applications should be sent to the respective supervisor, who can also provide more information about the position and the specific qualifications required. Common to all positions is that we ask applicants to provide a CV, a statement of research interests and the name and contact details of at least two references. The positions remain open until filled.
About us
Our Department consists of several young research groups with Hans Ellegren as Head of the unit. Currently, there are about 20 PhD students, 15 post-docs and several bioinformaticians working in an open and international atmosphere within these groups.
A common theme of our research is that we address key questions in evolutionary biology, like speciation, local adaptation, life history evolution, and molecular evolution, using genomic approaches. We have close connections with other research programs at the Evolutionary Biology Centre and a centre-wide graduate school is organized from here.
About Uppsala
Uppsala is a vibrant small Swedish city that offers rich opportunities in cultural and outdoor activities and is strongly influenced by the 40 000 students living there. Sweden's capital Stockholm is less than an hour's train ride away.