A PhD-position in evolutionary ecology and genomics is available in the 
research group of Dieter Ebert at the University of Basel, Department of 
Environmental Sciences.

I am looking for a highly motivated candidate with interests in 
evolutionary ecology/genetics/genomics. The research group employs 
laboratory- and field-based approaches to understand the evolution of 
phenotypic and genetic diversity. Our research group addresses 
evolutionary and ecological aspects of local adaptation, environmental 
stress, host-parasite interactions, coevolution, phylogenetics and 
biogeography. A major focus is on host-parasite coevolution.

The PhD project is concerned with the role of environmental stress and 
the role of parasitism in natural populations of the planktonic 
crustacean Daphnia. The detailed projects will be worked out with the 
successful candidates.

A Master degree (or equivalent) in biology or related subject is 
necessary for admission. Experience in bioinformatics, molecular tools, 
and data analysis are helpful, but are not required.

The positions are fully funded and are supported by the Swiss National 
Science Foundation and the University of Basel. Starting date for the 
PhD is negotiable (any time from April 2025 onwards). The working 
language in the group is English.

Please send your application by email (all material in one PDF please) 
to Dieter Ebert. Applications should include a motivation letter 
(including research interests, maximum 1 page), a CV and a list of 
publications (if available). Please give names and email addresses of 
two persons who are willing to write a letter of recommendation. 
Application deadline is 7 March 2025.

Further information and address for application:
Prof. Dr. Dieter Ebert,
University of Basel,
Department of Environmental Sciences, Zoology,
Basel, Switzerland,
Email: dieter.ebert@unibas.ch
Web:  http://evolution.unibas.ch/ebert/

Dieter Ebert
University of Basel,
Department of Environmental Sciences,
Zoology
Vesalgasse 1, CH-4051 Basel, Switzerland
http://evolution.unibas.ch/
Email: dieter.ebert@unibas.ch

Dieter Ebert <dieter.ebert@unibas.ch>

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