Dear All, We would like to share the opportunity of the interesting PhD position now available on “Integrated approaches to ecosystemic diversity: genetics, ecology and advanced modelling applied to elasmobranchs”. The application for this PhD scholarship is now open at University of Palermo within the PhD program in Biodiversity (see leaflet attached and below for more indications on how to apply), with starting date on the 1st November 2024. The PhD candidate will be working in a wide network focusing on elasmobranchs' conservation and monitoring, which is enabled by the starting of LIFE PROMETHEUS Project . The PhD candidate will be dealing with the improvement of the state of knowledge on elasmobranchs in the Mediterranean Sea and the identification, monitoring and protection of their Essential Fish Habitats. The PhD candidate will have the opportunity to improve her/his skills in the field, in the lab and in data analyses, all finalised to the long-term conservation of this iconic taxon. Please find attached a more detailed description of the position. Previous experience with coding and data analysis (including molecular taxonomy, metabarcoding and modelling) will be favourably evaluated. Interviews will be held in Italian, but the English proficiency will be assessed. The documents for the application can be submitted in English. Deadline for applications is AUGUST 2, 2024 How to apply? Please visit https://www.unipa.it/didattica/dottorati/dottorato-xl/ where all documents and info are provided in EN and IT, including: 1. Call for application 2. Application guide Then follow “Online application form”, which will bring you to the UNIPA Student's Portal where registration is needed to proceed further. Our position on “Integrated approaches to ecosystemic diversity: genetics, ecology and advanced modelling applied to elasmobranchs” is included in the PhD in BIODIVERSITY described in the Sheet 32 of the document PhD courses annexes 1-33 (from page 230 onwards in the document). The PhD in BIODIVERSITY includes 56 available positions with scholarship, our position on “Integrated approaches to ecosystemic diversity: genetics, ecology and advanced modelling applied to elasmobranchs” is identified by the code [BIODIV.UNIBO] For more information please contact us at alessia.cariani@unibo.it; alice.ferrari6@unibo.it Hoping to reach your interest We thank you for your kind attention Alessia Cariani, Alice Ferrari Alessia Cariani Laboratory of Genetics & Genomics of Marine Resources and Environment (GenoDREAM) Dept. Biological, Geological & Environmental Sciences (BiGeA) Alma Mater Studiorum – Universitࠤi Bologna Via Sant’Alberto 163, 48123 Ravenna, Italy Ph. +39 0544937321 - Mobile +39 320 6951145 - Fax +39 0512086327 skype contact: alessiacariani -> Please note that I am currently working at reduced commitment, it might affect my email processing <- Alessia Cariani (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)