PhD Candidate in evolutionary genomics of cryptic coloration in frogs
Core
Investigate evolutionary mechanisms underlying cryptic color polymorphisms in anurans using population and comparative genomics approaches on genomic and transcriptomic datasets.
Role type
PhD Candidate in evolutionary genomics
Builds
Genomic and transcriptomic datasets for evolutionary research on frog coloration
Domain
Evolutionary biology / Genomics / Herpetology
Deliverable
production ML models | research
Required skills
Population genomics, comparative genomics, next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis, phylogenomic analysis, evolutionary biology theory
Preferred skills
Statistical techniques (R, python, bash), DNA extraction, genomic library preparation, field work in harsh climates
Technologies
NGS platforms, bioinformatics pipelines, R, python, bash
Responsibilities
Conduct high-quality research on cryptic coloration mechanisms, publish in peer-reviewed journals, participate in research groups and international conferences
Seniority
PhD Candidate (early career researcher)