2 Phd Positions in Plant Ancient Dna Research

vor 1 Woche


Bern, Schweiz Universität Bern Vollzeit

Within the framework of the SNSF Consolidator grant project ARIaDNA, two 4-year PhD positions are available at the Institute of Plant Sciences and Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research of the University of Bern, Switzerland. ARIaDNA aims to reconstruct how key European tree species responded to past environmental changes, using genetic data from ancient plant remains preserved in lake sediment archives. This work will provide critical insights for predicting future vegetation shifts and inform conservation strategies for alpine ecosystems.

Tasks

As a PhD student you will study forest responses to climate change using innovative paleoecological and paleogenomic methods. The position involves fieldwork such as lake sediment coring in the European Alps, microscopic analyses of pollen and macrofossils, the extraction of ancient DNA in a designated laboratory, and the analysis of paleogenetic data using advanced bioinformatic tools to assess shifts in genetic diversity and identify adaptive genetic traits. The project offers the opportunity to work on the forefront of the rapidly developing field of ancient DNA research and provides an inspiring and interdisciplinary environment for Early Career Scientists. You will present your findings to the public and the scientific community in international conferences and publish your results in peer-reviewed scientific journals. You will be enrolled at the Graduate School of Climate Sciences.

**Requirements**:
You hold a MSc degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences, Geography, or a related field. Good knowledge in vegetation ecology, molecular biology, and population genetics is desired. You are highly motivated, creative, reliable, resilient, independent, precise and like to work in a team. Preferably, you already have experience in writing scientific articles and possess good communication and organization skills. A good command of English is fundamental. Expertise in (a)DNA extraction, library preparation, NGS genome data analysis and bioinformatic tools (Unix, R, Python) is advantageous.

We offer

You will be working in a young, dynamic, ambitious and international team at a beautiful location in Bern. Employment conditions follow the standards of the University of Bern and the SNSF for PhD students (salary starting at 47 kCHF/year). The position is **open from March 2025.**

These two PhD positions provide a unique chance to contribute to ground-breaking research on forest ecosystems and climate adaptation through an interdisciplinary approach combining fieldwork, laboratory research, and computational modeling. Join us to help shape the future of climate change adaptation strategies for Europe's alpine forests
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