PhD Research Fellow — Terrestrial Ecology in Crop-Ecosystems

Stipendiat; Kristiansand; Presencial; NOK 496.000 - 606.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

UiA in Kristiansand invites applications for a PhD Research Fellow in Terrestrial Ecology affiliated with the Department of Natural Sciences. The position is a three-year, 100% appointment located at Campus Kristiansand, with a starting date negotiable with the Faculty.

The project combines field sampling, laboratory work, and modelling to study how human-imposed selection pressures shape genetic variation and evolutionary responses in crop pests, with extended stays in Brazil and collaboration

Formación

• A completed Master's degree in evolutionary biology, ecology, entomology, agricultural biology, or a closely related field.
• Candidates in the final stages of completing their Master's degree may also apply.
• A strong academic background relevant to the project.
• Experience analysing biological data using R or a comparable programming environment.
• Excellent written and spoken English. English will be the primary language for supervision and day-to-day research activities.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct research in evolutionary ecology with emphasis on how populations respond to new selection pressures.
• Exploit field sampling and laboratory experiments to quantify genetic variation in complex traits.
• Apply statistical modelling to test how histories affect evolution of resistance or life-history shifts.
• Collaborate internationally, including extended stays in Brazil and visits to Scotland.

Conocimientos

R programming

English proficiency

Educación

Master's degree in a relevant field

Descripción del empleo

UiA in Kristiansand invites applications for a PhD Research Fellow in Terrestrial Ecology affiliated with the Department of Natural Sciences. The position is a three-year, 100% appointment located at Campus Kristiansand, with a starting date negotiable with the Faculty.

The project combines field sampling, laboratory work, and modelling to study how human-imposed selection pressures shape genetic variation and evolutionary responses in crop pests, with extended stays in Brazil and collaboration