Fully funded 3-year PhD position at the Museum f�r Naturkunde Berlin, Germany The Evolutionary Genomics & Biodiversity research group, led by Dr. Mozes Blom, invites applications for a 3-year fully funded PhD position. We are seeking a creative, collaborative and motivated colleague to join our team. The successful candidate will participate in a large-scale Leibniz funded research project that aims to push the boundaries of museomics and further integrate Natural History Collections in population genomics research. We are therefore looking for an enthusiastic researcher that is keen to undertake an interdisciplinary project that spans the fields of computational biology, genomics and evolutionary biology. Background: New Guinea is the largest tropical island in the world and well-known for its unique tropical biodiversity. However, with a large mountain range that includes peaks over 4,500 meters, the corresponding elevational gradient has played an important role in the diversification of New Guinean flora and fauna. Previously (e.g: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-27858-5), we have generated whole-genome resequence data and denovo reference genomes for 13 New Guinean bird species to study population connectivity across mountain ranges and many of these samples were sourced from Natural History Collections due to the difficulty of conducting fieldwork in this remote region. In this PhD project, we will expand on this dataset, use long-read sequencing to assemble new genomes and employ a comparative approach to investigate whether species adapted to distinct climatic environments consistently differ in demographic history due to past climate change. Moreover, we will focus on a few key species groups (e.g. Birds-of-Paradise) and characterize hybridization dynamics along altitudinal gradients. This research is embedded within the BirdMORE project and funded by the Leibniz Junior Research Group program. Key Information Start date: Fall 2025 Location: Museum f�r Naturkunde, Berlin, Germany Duration: 3 years Minimum Qualifications (see link to advertisement for further details): * MSc in biological sciences, computer science or related field * Background and deep interest in evolutionary biology * Experience with (population) genomic data * Familiar with R, Python or other coding languages * Experience working with HPC clusters * Excellent knowledge of English (spoken and written) We offer: * A stimulating, collaborative and open research environment * Access to State-of-the-Art research facilities (incl. in-house laboratories, HPC, etc.) * A long-standing collaborative network and close involvement (incl. external visits) with researchers at the Naturhistoriska Riksmuseet Stockholm (Sweden) and RIKEN (Japan) * Healthy work-life balance (incl. 30 days paid leave each year) * Competitive remuneration corresponding to TV-L (E13) with company pension scheme * Exciting opportunity to join us in one of the most dynamic, livable and free spirited capital cities of Europe. Application process: Please apply using the following link https://jobs.museumfuernaturkunde.berlin/jobposting/8154f5be04ad4a1a77e0c741dc24fc0e6bd163df0 Application requirements: Please include the following * A 1-2 page cover letter detailing your research background and interests * Your curriculum vitae (CV) * Academic transcripts and certificates * Names and contact details of two academic referees Application deadline: 11.06.2025 (Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews shortly after this date) Informal inquiries about the position are welcome and can be directed to Dr. Mozes Blom (mozes.blom[@]mfn.berlin) Mozes Blom Leibniz Junior Research Groupleader Museum f�r Naturkunde Berlin Invalidenstrasse 43, Berlin "Blom, Mozes" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)