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Doctoral Researcher in Evolutionary Biology University of Jyväskylä in Finland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Evolutionary Biology
Funding
Some basic funding is available to cover research costs; supplemental funding is expected for major research costs. Salary starts at approximately EUR 2500 per month gross under the Finnish University Salary System, with a holiday bonus and later revision based on thesis progress.
Deadline
Nov 15, 2026
Country
Finland
University
University of Jyväskylä
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About this position
The Department of Biological and Environmental Science at the University of Jyväskylä is recruiting a Doctoral Researcher to work on an evolutionary biology project focused on how natural selection and sexual selection interact to shape diversification in natural populations over contemporary timescales.
The project gives the doctoral researcher freedom to develop research within this broader framework, using the freshwater isopod Asellus aquaticus as an empirical model system. This species offers a rich setting for studying variation in fitness because it is sexually dimorphic, shows extended maternal care, and hosts a variable microbiome. The role of the student can include empirical work and, for those with a theoretical background in evolutionary biology or ecology, conceptual work as well.
The researcher will join an international academic community within a department that combines expertise in evolutionary theory, ecological and environmental research, and molecular, experimental, and digital tools. The position is research-centered and also includes some undergraduate mentoring and teaching as part of doctoral training.
The advert describes a fixed-term doctoral research appointment intended for completion of a PhD thesis in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland.
Funding details
Some basic funding is available to cover research costs; supplemental funding is expected for major research costs. Salary starts at approximately EUR 2500 per month gross under the Finnish University Salary System, with a holiday bonus and later revision based on thesis progress.
What's required
The eligible candidate has, or is about to obtain, a suitable Master's degree and must have permission for post-graduate studies at the University of Jyväskylä. A good command of English is required. The ideal candidate should have a strong basis in evolutionary biology or evolutionary ecology, some experience in experimental research, and strong statistical skills. The candidate should be independent, work well in a team, and be willing to engage in a thriving scientific community.
How to apply
Submit the application in the university recruitment system by 15 November 2026. Include a CV, a short motivation/cover letter, and your highest degree certificate, all in English and PDF format. After selection, apply separately for postgraduate study rights through the Faculty of Mathematics and Science.
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Professors
Associate Professor at University of Jyväskylä
Finland
Research Interests
Biological Anthropology
Conservation Biology
Evolutionary Biology
Sexual Selection
Sexual Dimorphism
Professor at University of Jyväskylä
Finland
Research Interests
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Evolutionary Biology
Phenotypic Plasticity
Ecological Genetics
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