PhD in Euphorbiaceae Evolution & Phylogenomics MADASIA
Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid)
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Job summary
The Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) invites applications for a funded PhD position within the MADASIA project, aimed at systematics, evolution, and diversification of Euphorbiaceae. The PhD will combine taxonomic study, phylogenomic analyses, and biogeographical history to understand evolutionary relationships among tropical Asian and Madagascan lineages.
Responsibilities include literature review, herbarium work, field sampling, DNA extraction and Hyb-Seq
Qualifications
- PhD position fully funded and time-limited.
- Strong background in botanical systematics and phylogenetics desirable.
- Experience with herbarium specimens and fieldwork is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review taxonomic literature and examine herbarium specimens.
- Plan and conduct fieldwork and sample collection in study regions.
- Perform molecular lab work including DNA extraction and library prep for Hyb-Seq.
- Process sequencing data and assemble phylogenomic datasets.
- Integrate public data into phylogenomic analyses and model diversification.
- Interpret results and prepare manuscripts for publication.
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The Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) invites applications for a funded PhD position within the MADASIA project, aimed at systematics, evolution, and diversification of Euphorbiaceae. The PhD will combine taxonomic study, phylogenomic analyses, and biogeographical history to understand evolutionary relationships among tropical Asian and Madagascan lineages.
Responsibilities include literature review, herbarium work, field sampling, DNA extraction and Hyb-Seq
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