MSc en genómica evolutiva y cría selectiva de caracteres maternales en truchas árticas - Hólar University, Islandia - 2 años - Beca completa - Deadline 15 junio 2026 Location: Hólar University (merging with University of Iceland), Iceland Organization: Hólar University / University of Iceland - DebesLab Contract Type: Two-year MSc position with full scholarship funding Main Description: This is a two-year MSc position in evolutionary genomics focused on computational analyses of maternal traits in Icelandic Arctic charr. The project includes single-step GWAS, identification of quantitative trait loci, and analysis of a fully pedigreed population with over 1,000 sequenced females. The research combines evolutionary biology, genomics, and animal breeding approaches to understand maternal effects in this iconic Arctic fish species. Requirements: BSc in biology or selective breeding Strong interest in computational work Interest in evolutionary biology or animal breeding Benefits/Cond...
The University of Alabama is offering an exciting opportunity for graduate students interested in studying stream ecosystems' responses to drought under climate change conditions. This NSF-NERC funded project offers: 🎓 Positions Available: - 2 PhD positions - 1 MS position 📍 Location: - Based at University of Alabama - Field work in Iceland (Hengill Geothermal Area) and UK (EcoLaboratory Facility, University of Birmingham) 🔍 Research Focus: - Stream ecosystem responses to drought in warming climates - Multiple levels of biological organization (from individuals to ecosystems) - Areas of study include physiology, community ecology, and ecosystem ecology/biogeochemistry ✨ Ideal Candidates: - Interest in freshwater ecology - Strong work ethic - Commitment to collaboration and teamwork - Backgrounds in physiology, community ecology, or ecosystem ecology/biogeochemistry are welcome - The program particularly encourages applications supporting diversity and equity in science 💰 Fundi...
Natural Resource Scientist As part of their long-term strategy for sustainability Thorverk is excited to announce that they will be hiring a natural resource scientist to work in the long-standing wild seaweed harvesting industry in the west of Iceland. Thorverk in Reykholar is advertising the position of a specialist to work in the marine harvest and use of Ascophyllum and Laminaria in Breiðafjörður. Required skills: · Excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility. · Experience from scientific work and research. · Basic knowledge in biology and sustainable resource utilization. · Knowledge and experience of nature conservation and pollution prevention. · Independent working methods and initiative. · Proficiency in using computers and the most common programs for data processing and presentations. Projects that the resource scientist attends to can be for example: · Control and research of the factory's raw material and possible by-catch. · Participation in the organization...
(Oferta compartida por Laura Moreno) MSc position on fish physiology and behaviour Hólar University (HU), Iceland, seeks a MS student for an Icelandic Research Fund (RANNIS) project to study the “ physiological mechanisms underlying personality in the Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) ”. Context of the study: Animal personality refers to behavioral tendencies that affect behavior in different contexts, vary across individuals in a given population, and are consistent within individuals across time. There are five personality axes commonly defined in the literature i.e., Boldness/Shyness (response to potentially risky situations), Exploration/Avoidance (response to novel situations), Activity and aggressiveness and sociability in numerous vertebrates, including teleosts. The coping style framework divides a population into proactive and reactive individuals, e.g., in fish species, boldness is usually associated with a pro...
