PhD fellowship in Evolutionary Biology at Globe Institute, University
of Copenhagen

We are looking for a highly motivated researcher for a 3-year fully
funded PhD fellowship to work on bean domestication through comparative
genomics and palaeogenomics.

Project description:

The PhD project is part of a larger initiative aimed at studying the
coevolution of legumes and their root bacteria through the domestication
process. Due to their ability to form symbiotic relationships with
soil bacteria, legumes offer a unique opportunity to investigate
the coevolution of plants and their root microbiome across different
environments. Additionally, since legume seeds can be found in the
archaeological record, they can be used to trace these species through
time using ancient DNA.

The PhD project involves sampling Phaseolus nodule data from wild
and domesticated plants, generating whole-genome sequencing data from
wild and domesticated legumes, as well data from ancient bean seeds,
and data analysis and integration of the results.  The PhD fellow will
work closely with Assistant Prof. Jazm??n Ramos Madrigal.

Start: 1 July 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

Duration: 3 years as a PhD student

Key criteria for the assessment of applicants:

We are looking for candidates within the fields of biology, ecology,
genomics, agronomy, molecular biology, or similar with experience
relevant to the project (see qualifications below). The ideal candidate
will have a curious mindset with strong interest in evolutionary
biology, ecology and in the subjects related to the PhD position (see
project description), and experience in:
- Carrying out fieldwork
- Carrying out molecular biology laboratory work
- Proficiency in the English language, both written and spoken

The candidate should have interest in learning or experience in:
- Carrying out ancient DNA laboratory work
- Processing and analysing high-throughput genomic sequencing data
- Conducting population genomics, comparative genomics or metagenomic
  computational analyses
- Working in an interdisciplinary research group

Other relevant assessment criteria:
- Experience with engaging with diverse stakeholders
- the grade point average achieved

Application procedure:

Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking ???Apply
now??? below. The application must include the following documents in
PDF format:
1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
2. CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills
   relevant for the position
3. Certified copy of original Master of Science diploma and transcript
   of records in the original language, including an authorized English
   translation if issued in other language than English or Danish. If
   not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of
   records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is
   accepted. As a prerequisite for a PhD fellowship employment, your
   master???s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master???s degree.
   We encourage you to read more in the assessment database: 
   https://ufm.dk/en/education/recognition-and-transparency/find-assessments/assessment-database 
   Please note that we might ask you to obtain an assessment of your
   education performed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science
4. Publication list (if possible)

Application deadline: Sunday the 16th of March 2025, 23.59pm CET

Questions:

More information about the position and how to apply can be found here:
https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1307&ProjectId=163466&DepartmentId=19217&MediaId=5&SkipAdvertisement=False&uiculture=en

For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact
Assistant Prof. Jazm??n Ramos Madrigal (jazmin.madrigal@sund.ku.dk).

General information about PhD studies at the Faculty of Health and
Medical Sciences is available at the Graduate School???s website:
https://healthsciences.ku.dk/phd/guidelines/

Jazm??n Ramos Madrigal
Center for Evolutionary Hologenomics
Globe Institute
University of Copenhagen

Jazmin Ramos Madrigal <jazmin.madrigal@sund.ku.dk>

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