Phd Position in Evolutionary Biology of Microalgae
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Diatoms are among the most successful life forms on Earth, having taken over a substantial role in regulating the global oxygen balance and climate that other microalgae maintained for nearly a billion years. Their ecological and evolutionary success has made them dominant and diverse, yet the mechanisms behind this success remain poorly understood. This project seeks to address this question by examining the role of adaptive radiation and associated key innovations in the evolution of freshwater diatoms. By integrating morphology, physiology, genomics, transcriptomics, and computational modeling, we aim to **(i)** determine whether a newly discovered assemblage of diatoms of the genus Diploneis from Lake Tanganyika has diversified through adaptive radiation, and **(ii)** identify the morphological and physiological triggers of their rapid diversification.
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A fully funded, four-year, full-time (100%) PhD position at the international and interdisciplinary Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Basel in Switzerland. The position offers the opportunity to become part of a supportive and collaborative research environment and to integrate into an international, multidisciplinary scientific network. The position includes participation in field research in East Africa as well as seminars, workshops, and academic training programs both within the university and across broader scientific networks The University of Basel, one of the oldest universities in Europe, offers state-of-the-art infrastructure, leading researchers, and internationally competitive salaries and benefits in accordance with SNF and university regulations.
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