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PhD in Evolutionary Biology, Genomics, and Bioinformatics on the net effect of sex on adaptation University of East Anglia in United Kingdom

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PhD

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Computer Science

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Competition funded PhD project for students worldwide. The post is funded; no stipend amount or tuition details are stated in the text.

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University of East Anglia

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Keywords

Computer Science
Evolutionary Biology
Population Genetics
Biology
Mathematics
Mathematical Modeling
Reproductive Biology
Drosophila Research
Genomic
Statistics
Bioinformatic
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PhD opportunity at the University of East Anglia (Norwich, United Kingdom) in evolutionary biology, genomics, bioinformatics, and population genetics.

This competition-funded PhD project, supervised by Dr Karl Grieshop in the School of Biological Sciences, asks a major question in evolutionary theory: what is the net effect of sex on adaptation? The project focuses on the balance between sexually antagonistic selection and sexually concordant selection, using Drosophila as a model system.

Research themes and methods:

- Population genetic simulations in SLiM to test theoretical predictions about adaptation and population viability.
- Comparative genomics across ten Drosophila species to identify genomic targets of selection.
- Comparisons between obligate sexual and facultatively asexual species.
- Population genomic analyses linked to recent temperate-climate adaptation out of Africa.

Training and environment: You will join UEA’s collaborative research community within the Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Conservation and the wider Norwich Research Park. Training includes evolutionary theory, population genetics, Drosophila husbandry, experimental design, biological statistics, bioinformatics, and scientific writing.

Eligibility highlights: A degree in biology, ecology, evolution, genetics, or a similar field is required. Helpful experience includes Drosophila work, evolutionary knowledge, and interest in statistics, coding, and bioinformatics. The English language requirement listed is IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each category.

Funding: Competition funded PhD project for students worldwide. No stipend amount is stated on the page.

Study mode and start date: Full-time or part-time study is available. The start date is 1 October 2027.

How to apply: Register your interest via the FindAPhD enquiry form on the project page. The university will respond directly to applicants.

Funding details

Competition funded PhD project for students worldwide. The post is funded; no stipend amount or tuition details are stated in the text.

What's required

Applicants should have at least UK equivalent of a Bachelors (Honours) 2:1 in biology, ecology, evolution, genetics, or a similar subject. Helpful experience includes Drosophila work, evolutionary knowledge, and enthusiasm to learn statistics, coding, and bioinformatics. English language requirement is IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each category.

How to apply

Register your interest through the FindAPhD enquiry form on the page. The university will respond directly after you submit your details and questions.

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