PhD position: Population genomics of wild rodents and their microbes

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Bern, Schweiz University of Bern Vollzeit
University of Bern, Institute of Ecology and Evolution, Bern, Switzerland

A funded PhD position is available for research on the genomic consequences of population isolation, speciation and hybridization and their feedback on associated microbes. This will contribute to answering fundamental questions such as: What is the importance of adaptive and neutral processes during evolutionary divergence? How tight is the association between microorganisms and their hosts? We will address this through analyses of existing and new genomic data sets of Microtus voles and their microbes. The project can be adjusted in part to your specific interests but I expect to build on our recent publications on the Microtus-virus systems. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to other projects in the group.


I am looking for a skilled, creative and highly-motivated candidate who is able to work independently and in a team. You must have a solid background in evolutionary biology, and practical experience with bioinformatics and population genomics. You should enjoy the processing and analysis of large genomic data sets. If you have no experience in this field, this is not the right project for you. Experience with molecular laboratory work or fieldwork on small mammals is a plus but not essential. A Master degree in a relevant field is required. The project may include short periods of fieldwork, so a valid driver's license is beneficial.


The position is fully funded for three to four years with an anticipated starting date of March 2025. My group is part of the Institute of Ecology and Evolution with a stimulating, multi-national research community and excellent infrastructure. English is the working language. Some knowledge of German or French is beneficial for living in Switzerland but it is not essential for the PhD project. Obtaining a PhD from the University of Bern will require the writing of several manuscripts for leading scientific journals.

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