PhD position available.
----------- *A 4-YEAR POSITION AS PhD FELLOW IN BIOLOGY (MACROEVOLUTION) **is available atthe Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis (CEES), Department of Biosciences, University of Oslo.* *Project description* The successful candidate will work with a team of researchers at the CEES to understand how spreading grasslands drove the evolution of teeth morphology in ungulates by use of a combination of phylogenetic comparative and paleontological approaches. The project will use paleontological data from databases of ungulates and grasses, molecular phylogenies based on the literature or data from GenBank, and information on extant species. The successful candidate will receive training in modeling and statistical analysis of comparative and paleobiological data in a phylogenetic setting. There is opportunity to participate in the mathematical modeling and methods development of trait evolution, adaptation and coevolution. The candidate will work closely with several researchers at the CEES with complementary skills, including Barbara Fischer (mathematical modeling, coevolution), Thomas F. Hansen (phylogenetic comparative methods, statistical modeling), Lee Hsiang Liow (paleobiology), and Nils Chr. Stenseth (evolutionary modeling, coevolution). *Qualifications* We search for a candidate who has completed a MSc degree (or equivalent) of high quality in biology or paleobiology, and who has a strong interest in evolution. Candidates should have strong quantitative skills and interests. Training in mathematics or statistics is an advantage but not required. Prior experience or interest in macroevolution is an advantage, and the candidate may be required to do some programming. Agood command of English is required. More information on this position and on how to apply is available here: http://www.mn.uio.no/cees/english/about/join-cees/vacancies/grassland-ungulate-evolution.html *Salary* NOK 416 600 468 400 per year If you have any questions regarding the application procedure or would like to know more about the project, please contact: Nils C. Stenseth, [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>__ Thomas F. Hansen, [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Lee Hsiang Liow, [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Barbara Fischer, [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Application deadline: April 15, 2013 Latest starting date: October 1, 2013 [[alternative HTML version deleted]]
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