PhD Student in Evolutionary Biology

22 hours ago


Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden Naturhistoriska Riksmuseet Full time

About the Job

We are seeking a talented researcher to join our team as a PhD student in evolutionary biology. The successful candidate will work on a four-year project focused on the convergent evolution of toxicity in New Guinean passerine birds and Neotropical poison dart frogs.

Job Overview

The project will combine field and manipulation experiments with comparative genomics, transcriptomics, and chemical analyses to broaden our understanding of convergent evolution of toxic lifestyles in two distinct vertebrate clades.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and conduct experiments to determine the source of BTX and its adaptive significance in toxic birds
  • Pinpoint the underlying genomic adaptations allowing for storage and transportation of toxins in both birds and frogs
  • Evaluate the roles that gut microbial symbionts play in toxin uptake and facilitating host adaptations to be toxic

Qualifications

  • MSc degree in biology or related fields
  • Documented knowledge in a relevant research field
  • Excellent written and spoken English

Bonus Points

  • Experience with molecular lab techniques (e.g., DNA extraction, DNA sequence library preparation)
  • Proficiency in bash command line and Python/R

Working Conditions

  • Closed collaboration with experienced researchers
  • Access to high-performance computing clusters
  • Opportunity to participate in fieldwork at the Copenhagen Zoo or in Papua New Guinea


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