Ecological Specialization in Butterfly Host Plants

2 weeks ago


Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet Full time

About Us

Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (SLU) is a leading university in agricultural and environmental sciences, located in Sweden. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden.

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

Job Overview

This PhD position is available in Mariana Braga's group at SLU in Uppsala, Sweden. The project focuses on developing a novel phylogenetic approach to predict unknown species interactions in tropical ecosystems.

The successful applicant will work in the Evonets lab (evonetslab.github.io) and be based in Uppsala but expected to spend extended periods in Brazil for field and lab work over four years.

Key Responsibilities

  • Compile all available data on host use for Nymphalinae butterflies.
  • Apply recent methods to predict interactions.
  • Test these predictions by rearing caterpillars of various butterfly species on the predicted host plants.

Requirements

  • A Master's degree or equivalent in biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, or other relevant, closely related field.
  • Good communication skills in English, both spoken and written.
  • Ability to work in the field and in the lab (rearing of caterpillars).

What We Offer

The PhD position is fully funded by an ERC Starting Grant, and the successful applicant will receive a competitive salary and benefits package.



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