fully funded PhD position available in charr population genomics
A competitive fully-funded PhD studentship is be available to studyadaptation and population genomics of Scotland's most variable fishthe Arctic charr -- with Colin Adams and Kathryn Elmer at the Universityof Glasgow, Scotland. We are looking for an enthusiastic evolutionarybiologist to join our team!
Project: The lake-dwelling salmonid fish, the Arctic charr (Salvelinusalpinus) is highly diverse both in phenotype and genotype. This takesthe form of substantial variation within and between lakes; in someplaces the latter being expressed as eco-morphologically distinctand reproductively isolated sympatric polymorphisms. In addition thespecies is of high conservation value in the UK. This project willuse high-resolution population genomic techniques to resolve questionsabout the phylogenetic similarities between allopatric and sympatricpopulations to inform the taxonomic position of the species and to helpidentify units that may require conservation protection. Samples from a wide range of populations from across Scotland andoutgroups are already available, and there may be the opportunity tocollect more.
The project is supported in part by Scottish Natural Heritage and theoutcomes of this PhD will have direct relevance for national freshwaterconservation and management.
Funding: The project is fully funded for 3 years: stipend (salary)of pounds 14,500 per year, university fees at UK/EU rate, and consumablescosts. **Anyone from the EU/UK is eligible for the full funding**
The successful candidate for this project is likely to be someone with astrong theoretical background in evolution and/or population genetics andwho can show evidence of practical laboratory and analytical experiencein an appropriate field.
You will join a collegial and motivated research team with PhDstudents, postdocs and technician support studying evolution andadaptation in natural environments, especially with a focus on fishesand herps. Prof. Adams studies fish biology and trophic ecology and isDirector of the Scottish Centre for Ecology and the Natural Environment(SCENE) on Loch Lomond. Dr. Elmer is interested in the genetics ofbiodiversity and ecological diversification and based in the EvolutionaryAnalysis Group. Both faculty are in the Institute of Biodiversity,Animal Health & Comparative Medicine, which is part of the College ofMedical, Veterinary and Life Sciences at the University of Glasgow,Scotland. You can find more about our activities and interests here:https://www.gla.ac.uk/researchinstitutes/bahcm/staff/kathrynelmer/http://elmerlab.blogspot.comhttps://www.gla.ac.uk/researchinstitutes/bahcm/staff/colinadams/
The project is also co-supervised by Colin Bean (Scottish Natural Heritage)and will work closely with collaborators in Ireland (P. Prodohl) The University of Glasgow ranks in the world's top 100 universities andIBAHCM is an outstanding research institution with many opportunitiesfor collaboration and discussion in a supportive and productiveenvironment. Glasgow is a lively cultural city on the doorstep of thebeautifully rugged Scottish Highlands.
Deadline for applications is 14 August 2019All applications must be made through the website strictly by the deadline.
start date 1 Oct 2019
Please find more details and the application herehttps://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/the-adaptive-diversity-of-arctic-charr-salvelinus-alpinus-in-scotland/?p110955
Informal inquiries to Kathryn Elmer or Colin Adams in advance of the deadline are welcome.
Project: The lake-dwelling salmonid fish, the Arctic charr (Salvelinusalpinus) is highly diverse both in phenotype and genotype. This takesthe form of substantial variation within and between lakes; in someplaces the latter being expressed as eco-morphologically distinctand reproductively isolated sympatric polymorphisms. In addition thespecies is of high conservation value in the UK. This project willuse high-resolution population genomic techniques to resolve questionsabout the phylogenetic similarities between allopatric and sympatricpopulations to inform the taxonomic position of the species and to helpidentify units that may require conservation protection. Samples from a wide range of populations from across Scotland andoutgroups are already available, and there may be the opportunity tocollect more.
The project is supported in part by Scottish Natural Heritage and theoutcomes of this PhD will have direct relevance for national freshwaterconservation and management.
Funding: The project is fully funded for 3 years: stipend (salary)of pounds 14,500 per year, university fees at UK/EU rate, and consumablescosts. **Anyone from the EU/UK is eligible for the full funding**
The successful candidate for this project is likely to be someone with astrong theoretical background in evolution and/or population genetics andwho can show evidence of practical laboratory and analytical experiencein an appropriate field.
You will join a collegial and motivated research team with PhDstudents, postdocs and technician support studying evolution andadaptation in natural environments, especially with a focus on fishesand herps. Prof. Adams studies fish biology and trophic ecology and isDirector of the Scottish Centre for Ecology and the Natural Environment(SCENE) on Loch Lomond. Dr. Elmer is interested in the genetics ofbiodiversity and ecological diversification and based in the EvolutionaryAnalysis Group. Both faculty are in the Institute of Biodiversity,Animal Health & Comparative Medicine, which is part of the College ofMedical, Veterinary and Life Sciences at the University of Glasgow,Scotland. You can find more about our activities and interests here:https://www.gla.ac.uk/researchinstitutes/bahcm/staff/kathrynelmer/http://elmerlab.blogspot.comhttps://www.gla.ac.uk/researchinstitutes/bahcm/staff/colinadams/
The project is also co-supervised by Colin Bean (Scottish Natural Heritage)and will work closely with collaborators in Ireland (P. Prodohl) The University of Glasgow ranks in the world's top 100 universities andIBAHCM is an outstanding research institution with many opportunitiesfor collaboration and discussion in a supportive and productiveenvironment. Glasgow is a lively cultural city on the doorstep of thebeautifully rugged Scottish Highlands.
Deadline for applications is 14 August 2019All applications must be made through the website strictly by the deadline.
start date 1 Oct 2019
Please find more details and the application herehttps://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/the-adaptive-diversity-of-arctic-charr-salvelinus-alpinus-in-scotland/?p110955
Informal inquiries to Kathryn Elmer or Colin Adams in advance of the deadline are welcome.
