PhD Position in Host Plant Specialisation

4 days ago


Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet Full time

Job Summary

">Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet invites applications for a PhD student position in ecology, focusing on host plant specialisation in tropical butterflies. The project involves developing novel phylogenetic methods for predicting species interactions and rearing caterpillars of various butterfly species on predicted host plants.

Key Responsibilities

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  • Develop a novel phylogenetic approach to predict unknown species interactions.">
  • Compile all available data on host use for Nymphalinae butterflies.">
  • Apply recent methods to predict interactions and test these predictions by rearing caterpillars.">
  • Contribute to ongoing research projects in the Evolving Networks Lab.">
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Requirements

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  • A Master's degree in biology, ecology, or a related field.">
  • Experience with phylogenetics and bioinformatics is a plus.">
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.">
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.">
  • Proficiency in English and experience with statistical programming (e.g., R).">
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About the Department

">The Department of Ecology at SLU is a major centre of ecological research in Scandinavia, combining basic ecology with applied research in nature conservation, wildlife management, forestry, and crop protection.

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