Evolution of pre- and postzygotic reproductive isolation in cichlid fishes

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

Total reward

0 $

State University

Hector Fellow Academy

Area

Central and Eastern Europe

Host Country

Germany

Deadline

31 Mar 2021

Study level

Doctoral Degree

Opportunity type

PhD

Specialities

Biology

Opportunity funding

Not funding

Eligible Countries

This opportunity is destined for all countries

Eligible Region

All Regions

We are looking for a talented Ph.D. student to work with us on this large project since it will require more than one Ph.D. student to work on the different aspects of this fundamental problem in evolutionary biology. One potential student should focus on the molecular/genomics aspects of adaptations and species differences. Another could work on behavioral questions relating to pre- and postmating isolating mechanisms and cues to mate choice or incomplete barriers to gene flow and hybridization. We would welcome applications by motivated applicants if you are interested in any of these aspect of speciation and hybridization from the behavioral to the genomic level. A particular thesis topic could fit into this long-term project that could also involve field work in Nicaragua. Based on background and interest the Ph.D. student the thesis project would be a well-defined subproject of this long-term effort.

Keywords: Evolutionary Biology, Genomics, Speciation, Population Genomics, Mate choice, Hybridization

Entry requirements: MS or MA Degree in Biology, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology or similar

Location:       University of Konstanz, Chair in Zoology and Evolutionary Biology
Starting date:                      September 2021
Funding:       limited to 3 years

How to apply:

Apply until March 31^st, 2021 via the HFA application portal.

The Hector Fellows will arrange interviews (via skype or if feasible in-person) with the most promising applicants. The final candidates will be invited for a personal presentation on July 8, 2021 in Bremen (Germany). The final decisions will be announced by August 2021.

For questions related to making your application, please contact Hector Fellow Academy Office: application@hector-fellow-academy.de or www.hector- fellow-academy.de