Applications are invited for a PhD position to work with Dr. Carolin Kosiol at the Centre of Biological Diversity of the University of St. Andrews, Scotland.
Research in the Kosiol group focusses on the development of computational methods to the investigate the process of adaptation at different time-scales ranging from a few generations in experimental evolution data to phylogenetic analysis of multiple species diverged millions of years ago. In particular, we are interested in DNA sequence evolution by mutation and shifts of allele frequencies. The position is funded by the University for 3.5 years. Applications are welcome from students worldwide.
Candidates will be expected to have a strong interest in applying quantitative methods and modelling to Biology. They will have a degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Physics or a related field. Prior experience with either population genetics or comparative genomics is a benefit. Preferably the candidate will have experience in programming language such as C, C++, Java and a scripting language such as Python or Perl.
Deadline is the 3rd December 2017. Details about the application can be found at
synergy.st-andrews.ac.uk/research/phd-study/phd-study-projects/phd-study-cbd-projects/
Please send informal inquires to Carolin Kosiol