Four years PhD position in Biology at the Swedish University of
Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in close collaboration with researchers at
Lund University.

Project title: Ecological consequences of pesticide resistance evolution
in insects

Background:

This project is in the research field of applied evolutionary ecology,
aiming at understanding ecological and evolutionary processes
that may be relevant for the development of sustainable plant
protection. Specifically, the thesis work will be devoted to study
ecological consequences following pesticide resistance evolution in the
green-veined white, Pieris napi. The project will include fieldwork,
experimental evolution and behavioural studies that involve different
trophic levels. The practical work also entails cultivation and rearing of
plants, butterflies and parasitoids, sampling for chemical and molecular
analyses, as well as lab work with pesticides and antibiotics. The project
will be performed at SLU campus Alnarp in Sweden, in close collaboration
with researchers at the Department of Biology at Lund University.

Qualifications:

We are seeking to hire a highly-motivated PhD student with an MSc degree
in Biology or equivalent subject, where we put large emphasis on merits
and personal traits. The selected candidate is expected to have extensive
knowledge in ecology and evolutionary biology, as well as an interest
to relate this knowledge to sustainable plant protection. Furthermore,
the selected candidate should be capable to take own initiatives and
independently execute complex experiments with thorough attention to
detail. Previous experience in evolutionary or ecological studies,
which included performing field work, chemical or molecular lab work,
advanced statistical analyses, and experiments with insects (preferably
including different trophic levels) are merits. As a person, you are
responsible and scientifically curious with excellent collaboration
skills. Driver's license is required for the position.

Read more and apply in our online system:
https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/jobs-and-vacancies/doktorand/

Deadline to apply: 15th of September

Questions? Please contact Kristina Karlsson Green:
Kristina.karlsson.green@slu.se

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