The Norwegian University of Science and Technology's Department of Natural History at the University Museum has an opening for a PhD Candidate in Dark Taxon Science. The NTNU University Museum is seeking a passionate and qualified candidate to specialize in the integrative study of dark taxa, which are diverse yet poorly understood groups often characterized by small body sizes and complex taxonomy. This project will utilize advanced methodologies to systematically investigate a designated dark taxon, with a primary focus on refining our understanding of its systematics and ecology within an evolutionary context. Given the challenges posed by the Anthropocene and climate change, understanding dark taxa dynamics is vital for biodiversity preservation and informing conservation strategies. The successful candidate will utilize the department's resources, including natural history collections, molecular laboratories, and computational tools, to advance our knowledge of dark taxa and their evolutionary adaptations. The successful candidate will develop and employ innovative and multidisciplinary techniques to the study of species at scale. Novel approaches could include the use of robotics, artificial intelligence or machine learning, integration of novel data sources for species delimitation, or revolutionary approaches to species description. NTNU is an internationally oriented university with a main profile in science and technology, with headquarters in Trondheim, Norway. It is Norway's biggest university, with over 43,000 students (approximately 10% international). Deadline: 1 June 2024 For more information and to apply for this position: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/261542/phd-candidate-in-dark-taxon-science Contact: Associate Professor Emily Hartop emilydothartopatntnu.no Emily Hartop (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)