PhD Position Opening on Amphibian Genomics and Evolution

Where: Biological Station of Doñana - CSIC, Seville, Spain
(www.ebd.csic.es) What: 4-year PhD fellowship in Evolutionary Biology
and Genomics.  When: Call is open now! Final candidate selection
October-November 2025

We at the Amphibian Genomics and Evolution Lab (www.evoamphibia.com)
of the Biological Station of Doñana (EBD-CSIC, Seville, Spain) are
offering a 4-year, fully funded doctoral candidate contract. This project
endeavours to uncover the genomic, transcriptomic and phylogenomic
signatures and consequences of viviparity evolution in the charismatic
anuran genus Nectophrynoides endemic to the Eastern Arc Mountains of
Tanzania. By comparing this amphibian system to other vertebrates, we
wish to understand how functionally similar, complex traits can evolve
under different ecological circumstances and evolutionary constraints.

Learn more about the project and the research team here:
https://www.evoamphibia.com/project/gravid/index.html

Find out how to apply here: https://www.evoamphibia.com/news/grad-student-search/ 

What we offer:
- 4-year, fully funded PhD contract, starting in early 2026 (PIX2025
  Predoctoral Fellowship granted by the Spanish Ministry of Science).
- This PhD offers excellent future career prospects - arming the
  candidate with the cutting-edge tools in a changing/exciting field for
  a successful career in genomics.
- The opportunity to enjoy a vibrant, research-focused institute working
  atmosphere, with access to scientific seminars, courses and workshops.
- Tropical herpetological fieldwork opportunities.
- Ample networking opportunities with an international network of
  collaborators (Natural History Museum - London, University of Dar es
  Salaam, University of Glasgow, New York University - Abu Dhabi,
  University of Halle).

Requirements:
- Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Biology (or related disciplines).
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
- A keen interest in genomics/bioinformatics and/or evolutionary biology.

Valued additional skills:
- Familiarity with at least one programming language (preferably R or python).
- Tropical field work experience.
- A track record/experience in one of the following areas:
  - comparative genomics
  - transcriptomics
  - phylogenomics
  - molecular ecology

How to apply:
Pre-selection of candidates is starting immediately, with position
remaining open until filled. Official selection process likely to take
place in October-November 2025, but candidates are strongly advised to
submit expressions of interest by September 30th.

Interested applicants should send the following documents to
christoph.liedtke@ebd.csic.es:
- A short motivation letter of why this project is meant for you
  (1-2 pages). We care most about personal motivation and genuine
  interest, so please do not use LLM-generated text.
- CV.
- Two references we can contact (name, email address and your
  relationship to this person).
- Academic transcripts (short versions - if available).

Christoph Liedtke <christoph.liedtke@ebd.csic.es>

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