PhD Position in Computational / Evolutionary Biology
University of Bern
WorkplaceBern, Bern region, Switzerland
CategoryLife Sciences | Environment
PositionJunior Researcher / PhD Position
Published5 May 2025
PhD Position in Computational / Evolutionary Biology
100 %
Interfaculty Bioinformatics Unit (IBU)
Start of employment: 01.07.2025 or by agreement
The project focuses on using long-read sequencing data for population and conservation genomics, particularly in endangered species like Zingel asper. The position offers collaboration with leading researchers and access to cutting-edge genomic resources.
Tasks
* Develop and implement reproducible pipelines for population genomic analyses
* Analyze whole-genome resequencing data of Zingel asper
* Contribute to conservation and comparative genomics research
* Collaborate with the Earth BioGenome Project and European Reference Genome Atlas
* Work closely with researchers at the Naturhistorisches Museum Bern and the Institute of Ecology and Evolution
Requirements
* Strong background in next-generation sequencing (NGS) analysis
* Experience in population genetics and/or evolutionary biology
* Motivation to work in interdisciplinary and collaborative research settings
* Proficiency in English (working language of the group)
We offer
* A PhD position in a dynamic and collaborative research environment
* Collaboration with leading national and international research consortia
* The opportunity to use long-read sequencing data to advance conservation genomics in non-model and endangered species, supporting evidence-based biodiversity management
Contact and Application
For more information, please contact PD Dr. Rémy Bruggman, remy.bruggmann@ unibe.ch
To apply, please send a letter of motivation and a CV with the contact details of two referees as
a single PDF file
to Stefan Daniel (stefan.daniel@ unibe.ch) until
May 31
.
Apply online
In your application, please refer to myScience.ch and referenceJobID67228.