PhD Candidate in Marine Dispersal & Population Genomics

NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 496,000 - 606,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Norwegian language training

Job summary

NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim invites applications for a fully funded PhD Candidate position in modelling marine larval dispersal and spatial population genetics and demography. You will join the Department of Biology and work at the interface of ecology, oceanography, and computational science.

The PhD project focuses on how coastlines, ocean circulation, and biology shape genetic structure and demographic dynamics.

Qualifications

• Must meet admission to the NTNU Doctoral Programme; degree equivalent to five-year Norwegian programme.
• Strong academic background with good average grade; equal to B or better on NTNU scale or demonstrated equivalent.
• Proficient in English (oral and written).
• Background in ecology or evolution is required.
• Strong quantitative and computational skills are essential.
• Experience with coding (R, Python, MATLAB) and Linux command-line; HPC usage.
• Experience with SLiM or ability to learn; ML and biophysical dispersal modelling encouraged.
• Geospatial analysis experience and ability to analyse whole-genome data.

Responsibilities

• Complete the doctoral education and obtain a PhD.
• Learn and apply advanced statistical and computational methods to genetic data.
• Contribute to reproducible code and workflows.
• Produce a high-quality PhD thesis with manuscripts for publication.
• Participate in international conferences and research stays.
• Present research findings and collaborate with local and international teams.
• Undertake teaching and other professional activities as agreed with the department.

Skills

English proficiency

Quantitative skills

Computational skills

R

Python

MATLAB

Linux

SLiM

Machine learning

Education

Master's degree in ecology/evolution or related field

Tools

SLiM

Linux command-line

Job description

NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim invites applications for a fully funded PhD Candidate position in modelling marine larval dispersal and spatial population genetics and demography. You will join the Department of Biology and work at the interface of ecology, oceanography, and computational science.

The PhD project focuses on how coastlines, ocean circulation, and biology shape genetic structure and demographic dynamics.