🌿 PhD in Sweden: Madagascar's evolutionary history + plant phylogenetics (4-year funded position)
PhD POSITION: RECONSTRUCTING MADAGASCAR'S BIOME HISTORY USING PLANT PHYLOGENETICS
Location:
Stockholm, Sweden
Organization:
DEEP Department, Stockholm University
Contract Type:
PhD position - 4 years
Main Description:
Join a new research group focusing on the evolutionary biogeography of plants at Stockholm University. The PhD project involves reconstructing Madagascar's biome history using plant phylogenetics, contributing to understanding the evolutionary patterns and processes that shaped one of the world's most biodiverse hotspots.
Requirements:
- Candidates interested in plant phylogenetics and evolutionary biogeography
- Background relevant to the research focus on Madagascar's biomes
- Strong motivation for doctoral studies in plant evolutionary biology
Benefits/Conditions:
- Duration: 4 years
- Compensation: Full salary and benefits package
- Research environment: New research group at DEEP department
- Starting date: September 2025 (from 01/09/2025)
- Focus area: Evolutionary biogeography of plants with emphasis on Madagascar
How to Apply:
Application deadline: 6 June 2025
Apply online: https://su.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:826108/where:4/
General information on PhD studies at Stockholm University: https://www.su.se/english/education/top-reasons-to-choose-su/our-courses-and-programmes/phd-studies-at-stockholm-university-1.690164
Contact for questions: jan.hackel@su.se
Note: The supervisor encourages candidates to contact directly for any questions about the position or research focus.
