PhD Positions in Population Genetics

The Vienna Graduate School of Population Genetics is seeking highly motivated and outstanding students with a passion for evolutionary research to join their PhD program. Vienna has become a leading center for population genetics, and this graduate school aims to provide a training opportunity for students to leverage the expertise in the field.

Topics:

Candidates with a background in evolutionary genetics, functional genetics, theoretical or experimental population genetics, bioinformatics, mathematics, or statistics are invited to apply. The research topics include:

• Adaptation from reduced genetic variation.
• Evolution from de novo mutations – influence of elevated mutation rates.
• Evolution of sex-specific neuronal signaling.
• Genomic and phenotypic patterns of adaptation in large experimentally evolved populations.
• Inference of selection signatures from time-series data.
• Long-term dynamics of local Drosophila populations.
• Speciation from standing genetic variation.
• Studying the evolution of gene expression with single-cell RNA-Seq.
• The extent of genetic redundancy in polygenic adaptation.

Employer: Vienna Graduate School of Population Genetics
Location: Vienna, Austria
Application Deadline: September 17, 2023

Application:

To apply, submit a complete application including the application form, CV, motivation letter, university certificates, and indication of your two preferred topics in a single PDF file. Additionally, two letters of recommendation should be sent directly by your referees.

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Offer:

PhD students will receive a monthly salary of €2,464.80 before tax, according to the regulations of the Austrian Science Fund (FWF).

How to Apply:

Submit your complete application by September 17, 2023. For more information about available topics, the training program, and the application procedure, visit the official website.