PhD-student in Evolutionary and Ecological Genetics Full-time NEW

PhD-student in Evolutionary and Ecological Genetics

Do you want to conduct frontier research in an outstanding environment within evolutionary biology at Sweden's largest faculty of science and technology? The Department of Ecology and Genetics at Uppsala University conducts world-leading research in biology, spanning from molecules to ecosystems and global biodiversity patterns. We are now looking to recruit a PhD student who wishes to develop their research career together with us.

The Department of Ecology and Genetics (IEG) at the Evolutionary Biology Center (EBC) is an international environment with staff that conducts research to understand ecological and evolutionary processes across all levels of biological organization. IEG provides access to advanced national and local research infrastructures, including free super computing resources and the latest molecular technologies and sequencing platforms. IEG hosts a Climate Lab with controlled environmental chambers and greenhouses, a state-of-the-art molecular lab, and animal rearing facilities. PhD-students at IEG can join the PhD school which provides ample opportunities for networking on and off campus with PhD-students from the other two biology departments at Uppsala University (The Department of Organismal Biology, and the Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology).

The position is offered by the research program in Animal Ecology at IEG. The program's current research spans population genomics and quantitative genetics, local adaptation, biotic interactions, the evolution of life histories, speciation, sexual selection, conservation genomics, as well as macro-ecology.

Qualifications required to meet the entry requirements for doctoral studies, you must:

• hold a Master's (second-cycle) degree in Evolutionary Biology, Ecology, Bioinformatics, or a related field, or
• have completed at least 240 credits in higher education with at least 60 credits at Master's level including an independent project worth at least 15 credits, or
• have acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way (e.g. extensive research experience).

The ideal applicant should also:

• have a grasp of key concepts in ecology and/or evolutionary biology/genetics.
• have experience or proven interest with programming and scripting.
• have personal qualities such as own strong initiative, work ethics, and enthusiasm for learning.
• be highly motivated and curious and thrive in a collaborative environment.
• be able to take responsibility for carrying out and finishing independent tasks and projects.
• candidates must be able to express themselves at a high level in spoken as well as written English.

Some of the following skills are highly desirable:

• experience with statistical analyses applied to quantitative genetic or population genomic data.
• experience working with bioinformatic pipelines using computer servers and clusters.
• experience with molecular lab work (for example: DNA extractions and/or library preparations).
• experimental work, such as experience working with experimental evolution or genetic strains.

About the employment: The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 §7. Scope of employment: full-time (100%), for 4-years. Starting date 2026-09-01 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala University.

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University's rules and guidelines.

For further information about the position, please contact David Berger Associate Professor, Department of Ecology and Genetics, Uppsala University. david.berger@ebc.uu.se

Application instructions: The application should include:

• a letter describing yourself, your research interests, why you want to pursue a Ph.D., and why you are suitable for the specific position offered
• your CV
• a brief description of your education
• a copy of your master's degree and your course grades, if applicable, along with a copy of your master's thesis
• names and contact details of at least two referees (email addresses and phone numbers), and
• any publications if applicable

The application should be written in English. You are welcome to submit your application no later than May 22th, 2026. UFV-PA 2026/853.