The Institute of Evolutionary Biology seeks a PhD student
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The Institute of Evolutionary Biology seeks a PhD student
Application deadline: March 31st, 2025
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The Evolutionary Microbiology Lab
In our group we study the molecular mechanisms that facilitate adaptation to changing environments and the limits of adaptation using a combination of computational approaches, experimental evolution (of bacteria and single proteins) and omics (sequencing, transcriptomics). The group is part of the Biodiversity Program at IBE.
We are a small, but collaborative and dynamic group. The candidate will benefit from a vibrant and interdisciplinary academic environment with excellent opportunities for education, training, and collaboration.
Project description
Environments change constantly, but bacteria can rapidly adapt to stressful conditions. How can bacteria adapt so quickly? The candidate will use experimental evolution to investigate how bacteria with multipartite genomes adapt to two sources of stress: high temperatures (close to the upper thermal tolerance) and nutrient scarcity. Evolution experiments will be coupled with whole genome sequencing to unravel the genetic changes underlying adaptation.
Application Process
If you are interested in this position, please send your application (one single PDF file) to Macarena Toll-Riera ([email protected]) with the subject line ‘PhDs student position’ and the following documents: motivation letter describing your interest in the position, CV, and contact information from two potential references. Deadline for applications is 31st March 2025.