The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.Doctoral position in biology specializing in evolutionary biology
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The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 56 000 students and 6 600 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.Doctoral position in biology specializing in evolutionary biology
At the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences (BioEnv) we have teaching and research activities that stretch from the alpine ecosystem, through forests, cultivated land and streams, all the way into the marine environment. In these environments we study different levels of biological organisation from genes, individuals, and populations, to communities and ecosystems. We work within ecology, evolution, physiology, systematics, and combinations of these fields to understand the impact of natural and anthropogenic changes of the environment.
Duties
The main task is to conduct the PhD thesis work under supervision, which includes development of the PhD student’s methodological experience, analytical skills, as well as theoretical depth and breadth. The student is expected to use a variety of approaches, such as field- and laboratory-experiments, bioinformatic analyses, statistical and analytical modelling, and interpretation of results. This project has a strong collaborative component, with project partners in the United States and France, allowing for extended stays also outside of Sweden as part of the PhD.
The successful candidate will develop a PhD-project anchored in the field of evolutionary genomics which aimed at a better understanding of the geographic distribution of chromosomal inversions in seaweed flies. Different aspects may be investigated ranging from phenotypic traits to genomic features associated with inversions that will be chosen and developed together with the supervisors and in dialogue with collaborators internally and externally at the department.
Previous work in the research group has resulted in several large datasets on the spatial distribution of chromosomal rearrangements in seaweed flies. These are all available to the successful candidate and will most likely serve as a basis for further observations, experiments and modelling. We also have extensive networks and collaboration on fundamental and applied aspects of seaweed fly ecology, which will also be involved in the planning and execution of the PhD-project.
Education at third-cycle level comprises four years of full-time study, and leads to a doctoral degree. As part of your employment as a doctoral student, you may have departmental duties corresponding to up to 20 % of full-time employment, distributed throughout your study period. Departmental duties usually consist of teaching at first- and second-cycle levels, but may also include research and administration.
Eligibility
Education at third-cycle level requires general eligibility and, where appropriate, specific eligibility as set out in the general syllabus for the subject.
The general eligibility requirements for education at third-cycle level are:
• having completed a degree at second-cycle level, or
• the fulfilment of course requirements totalling at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits must be at second-cycle level, or
• the acquisition of equivalent knowledge in some other way, either in Sweden or abroad.
To meet the specific entry requirements for third-cycle studies, applicants must:
• have a second-cycle (advanced-level) degree in a relevant* subject area in the natural sciences, or
• have completed studies for at least 60 higher education credits at a second-cycle level in relevant subject areas in the natural sciences, or
• have completed a corresponding programme of relevance to the planned third-cycle programme, in Sweden or in another country, or have equivalent qualifications.
*Relevant subject for the planned third-cycle education is ecology, biology, marine science or a related discipline.
Assessment criteria
The selection of applicants who meet the basic and specific eligibility requirements will be based on the ability to assimilate the education at third-cycle level.
The following documented experience is required:
• Knowledge of basic ecology, biology, genetics or related disciplines
• Ability to think critically and creatively
• Good data management skills
• Ability to work both individually and in a team. The ability and willingness to work in an equal international team is essential for this position as the student will work closely with project partners in other countries.
• Organizational skills and interest in scientific development
• Very good oral and written communication skills in English are a requirement as we work in an international environment.
The following are meritorious:
• Experience in scientific publishing.
• Willingness and experience to conduct fieldwork in challenging environments.
• Experience of bioinformatics analysis and data analysis in R.
• Interest in teaching at undergraduate level and supervision of undergraduate degree projects.
For more information and application
You can apply to be admitted for education at third-cycle level via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal.
It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline.
Applications must be received by:? 21st of january 2024
The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.
Salaries are set individually at the University.
In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.
In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.
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