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Evolution (genomic) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 15 Evolution (genomic) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 15 Evolution (genomic) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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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
Exploring evolutionary change through genomic sequencing of museum specimens
Next-generation sequencing has made it possible to sequence the genomes of museum specimens dating back several hundred years. In this project you will generate genomic data from museum specimens of birds, principally great tits. 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
Self-funded project: Uncovering the biological roles of recently discovered carbohydrate-active enzymes in green microalgae.
Photosynthetic microalgae are microbes that have colonized every habitat on Earth, and are paramount in fueling the global ocean biological carbon pump. Read more
Landscape genomics and local adaptation in livestock species
Most livestock species originated in a few localities, e.g. the Fertile Crescent or the Indus Valley among others. However, today, many of those species have spread to many environments around the planet. Read more
Breaking bad: Evolution by loss-of-function
Paradoxically, the first step adaptation to a new environment often involves losing genes, rather than gaining new ones—a phenomenon observed across the tree of life. Read more
Adaptation to environmental change in animals: ecology, evolution and genomics.
How are animals able to live in different environments, with different temperatures, energetic demands, diet, predators, parasites or pH? Thanks to advances in gene sequencing technology, we are in a remarkable period of discovery about the genomic basis of adaptation and how this depends on the intricacies of ecology and environment. 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
Evolution of ecological and species diversity in freshwater fishes
Ecological, morphological and evolutionary diversification among sympatric individuals often reflects divergent selective pressures along environmental gradients. Read more
The causes of speciation rate variation in nature
The project. Rates of species formation vary dramatically across the tree of life and contribute to profound differences in species richness among clades, regions and through time. Read more
Discovering structural variation in mesothelioma using long-read sequencing
Research Group:
Human & Medical Genetics
Cancer genome sequences show that cancer is a highly heterogeneous disease, with each patient having a unique mutational profile. Read more
Landscape ecology and genetics of Bornean species inhabiting a fragmented landscape
The island of Borneo has some of the oldest rainforests in the world, however, that environment has become threatened by logging and its conversion to agriculture over the last 50-100 years. Read more
Long noncoding RNA control of Drosophila Hox gene expression
Variation in gene regulation between animals often explains differences between species and individuals, and perturbed gene expression frequently underlies disease states. Read more
Self-funded project: Ecological and evolutionary interactions in insect symbiont communities
Application accepted for either MSc by Research or PhD. Most organisms host bacterial symbionts, which can substantially affect the biology of their hosts. Read more
The evolution of antimicrobial resistance in human infections
Antibiotics are our main defence against bacterial infections, but rising levels of resistance risks rendering antibiotics ineffective. Read more
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