Open PhD Position - Genomic Adaptations to Climate Change

A PhD position is available at the Czech Academy of Sciences as part of
a government-funded research project.

Dissertation Overview:
The PhD research will focus on how species adapt to environmental
changes, with an emphasis on genomic signatures of past adaptation and
their role in future resilience. Key areas of study include the impact
of past climatic refugia on present-day genetic diversity, genetic
factors driving adaptation, and evolutionary processes shaping adaptive
potential. The dissertation topic will be tailored to the student's
interests and skills within the broader framework of the research project.

This PhD position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to
high-impact research at the intersection of zoology, evolutionary biology,
genomics, and conservation.

What We Offer and Expect:
The PhD student will actively engage in genomic analyses and
bioinformatics while collaborating with international partners,
including the University of Oklahoma and Cornell University. We
encourage independence, critical thinking, and initiative in shaping
the research. The position offers strong mentoring, access to research
facilities, specialized training programs, and career development
opportunities. Healthcare coverage is included through the Czech public
health insurance scheme.

Supervision & Enrollment:
Project Leader & PhD Supervisor: Dr. Petr Kotlík (ResearchGate:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Petr_Kotlik)
PhD Enrollment: Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Tropical
Agrobiology and Bioresource Management Program (Faculty of Tropical
AgriSciences)

Early Bird applications are now open to ensure enough time for visa
processing.

For More Details:
Contact: Dr. Petr Kotlík (kotlik@iapg.cas.cz)
Eligibility requirements and program details:
https://www.ftz.czu.cz/en/r-9420-study/r-9505-study-programmes/r-10477-phd-doctoral-degree-programmes/r-10478-tropical-agrobiology-and-bioresource-management

Petr Kotlik <Kotlik@iapg.cas.cz>

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