PhD en evolución adaptativa en cuevas con Astyanax mexicanus - Ruđer Bošković Institute, Zagreb, Croacia - 5 años financiados - Sin obligaciones docentes - Deadline 10 abril 2026
Location: Zagreb, CroatiaOrganization: Ruđer Bošković Institute, Division of Molecular Biology
Contract Type: PhD position, fully funded, 5 years (6-month probation period)
Main Description:
PhD position investigating how phenotypic plasticity contributes to evolutionary adaptation during cave colonization, using Mexican cavefish (Astyanax mexicanus) as a model system. The project will combine field work, organismal biology, molecular techniques, and omics approaches to explore both proximate mechanisms and evolutionary factors of adaptation.
The position offers access to the Institute's facilities, including a dedicated Astyanax mexicanus facility with animal caretaker support. Research will be conducted in a collaborative English-speaking environment.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Biology or related field
- Proficiency in English
- Strong interest in evolutionary biology
- Preferred experience: NGS analysis, statistics/R, wet lab skills (staining, imaging)
Benefits/Conditions:
- Fully funded 5-year position
- No teaching obligations (optional teaching/supervision available)
- Professional development opportunities including workshops
- Funding opportunities for conferences, workshops, and research visits abroad
- Collaborative research environment
How to Apply:
Through EURAXESS: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/417390
Include in motivation letter: research interests and career goals, previous research experience, why you want to join the lab, and how you can contribute to the project.
Deadline: April 10, 2026
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