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Experimental approaches to the evolution of anisogamy in a single celled alga
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Centre for Evolutionary Biology
We are looking for a talented student to conduct their PhD on the evolutionary biology of anisogamy. Anisogamy is the difference in size between male and female gametes and is the driver of sexual selection and the evolution of the sexes. Read more
Choosing to persist: sexual section and conservation in the wild
Research Group:
Centre for Evolutionary Biology
The prevailing story of sexual selection, in which the sexes either compete for or choose the other sex, has been one of costly and detrimental extravagance. Read more
Population genomic analysis of the Aotearoa New Zealand Yellowtail kingfish – haku for community-led aquaculture
Project Description. We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student for a project that aims to sequence the kingfish (Seriola lalandi) genome, conduct a population genomic study, and help prepare this species for a community-led Māori aquaculture initiative in Aotearoa New Zealand. Read more
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Characterising rice genetic diversity in the mekong delta to sustain future crops (DE_VEGA_E22DTP)
Rice is a versatile carbohydrate essential to diets worldwide and a staple for over 50% of the human population. Rice production in Vietnam is of enormous value, both as an export commodity and a daily food staple for more than 96 million people in Vietnam. Read more
Antibiotic resistance evolution
The Engelstaedter Lab at The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, invites applications for a PhD position in microbial evolutionary biology. Read more
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How to build a biological decoder – dissecting calcium specificity in plants (MILLER_U22DTP2)
Calcium is one of the most common secondary messengers involved in cell signalling in plants. A first response to a vast array of abiotic and biotic stresses includes changes in cytosolic calcium concentrations that regulate downstream processes. Read more
PhD Position (m/f/d) – Directed Enzyme Evolution
Applications for a PhD Position (m/f/d) in the group of Jun.-Prof. Martin Weissenborn are invited. Read more
Has antimicrobial production shaped fungal endophyte diversification?
The University of Bath is inviting applications for this fully-funded PhD opportunity offered by the. Milner Centre for Evolution. Read more
Modern human variation as a model for locomotor evolution in ancestral hominins
The transition to terrestrial bipedalism represents a defining episode in the history of our species. Understanding how, when, and why upright bipedalism evolved in hominins requires the biomechanics of fossil organisms to be analysed. Read more
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Finding function in the non-coding genome
One of the strongest signatures of a functional genomic region is evolutionary conservation. Read more
Fossil insights into the developmental evolution of animal bodyplans during the “Cambrian Explosion”
PROJECT TITLE. Fossil insights into the developmental evolution of animal bodyplans during the “Cambrian Explosion”. Lead Institution. Read more
Bees and Buzz Pollination In Crops: Evaluating The Potential For Matching Bee Vibrations and Buzz-Pollinated Crops To Improve Fruit Yield
Pollination is a major limitation of soft fruit production. Improving pollination therefore increases yield and quality of many soft fruits and vegetables. Read more
Sex and Reproduction During the Evolution of Apes
. Reproduction is the prime imperative for species and even helps define life itself. For humans, reproductive biology, mating behaviours, and parenting overlap in profound and complex ways throughout our lives. Read more
Improving Photosynthetic Efficiency - Engineering and Evolution of Light-Harvesting Complexes via Synthetic Biology
Applications will be reviewed until a suitable candidate is appointed. Photosynthesis is the ultimate source of food and energy for almost all forms of life. Read more