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Are you interested in working at the interface between genomics, climate change and biodiversity conservation and in answering the question: “How can we gain and use knowledge about climate change biodiversity effects and response for aquatic conservation and resource management?” Then, come and work with us at DTU Aqua!
A PhD Scholarship to study climate change biodiversity effects using comparative population genomic methods is available at the National Institute of Aquatic Resources (DTU Aqua), Denmark, with starting date November 2023 (or earlier). The scholarship is part of a larger Nordic collaborative project, “BlueBioClimate”, financed by the EU Interreg Öresund-Kattegat-Skagerrak Programme, the Danish Rod and Net License Funds, the Innovation Fund Denmark, private foundations and the National Institute of Aquatic Resources. The project will primarily be carried out at the Section for Marine Living Resources’ population genetics group situated in Silkeborg, Denmark. DTU Aqua is an institute at the Technical University of Denmark.
The population genetics group applies molecular methods with the aim to gain knowledge on how to preserve and manage biodiversity in relation to recreational and commercial fisheries and aquaculture. Knowledge is achieved through research into the evolutionary processes responsible for generating and maintaining genetic diversity within and among populations of marine and freshwater organisms.
Responsibilities and qualifications
The co-occurring climate and biodiversity crises present new challenges to conservation and management of natural resources. For example, we need to improve our knowledge about ecosystem resilience, and about how climate change affects genetic diversity and evolutionary responses in local populations, in order to safeguard natural resources and their sustainable development. New knowledge is urgent for management and conservation of aquatic biodiversity in coastal regions, which are already under severe pressure from a broad suite of human activities, and where practical spatial planning and conservation actions are often affected by a complex of considerations.
Genomic data across population levels provide information of relevance to conservation practitioners and have been integrated successfully with predictive frameworks in relation to effects from climate change. These approaches have also been further refined by integrating information about spatial connectivity and evolutionary processes at local population scales.
The overall purpose of the PhD project is to develop novel approaches to integrate genomic information with spatial management and conservation of biodiversity in collaboration with resource management practitioners at national and regional level. The successful student will apply a comparative population genomics approach and will, in collaboration with other project participants, take advantage of integrated information across multiple aquatic taxa (e.g. fish, shellfish, plants) and combine genomic data already available with new data produced in the project. We will conduct climate change vulnerability predictions and integrate information about ecological connectivity through collaboration in the project. The output will provide information of relevance to prioritize spatial management and conservation actions for selected species, areas and habitats. The project will focus on aquatic ecosystems at regional Scandinavian scales, with reference to wider geographical regions for context. In addition, the candidate will be encouraged to bring their own ideas and priorities to the project.
You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.
A background in population genetics is preferred and experience with bioinformatic analyses of large genomic data sets is an asset.
In addition, we are looking for candidates who have:
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Biology, Computer Science or Engineering
- Keen interest in research and the field of marine and aquatic sciences
- Good collaborative skills
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education
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Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Senior Researchers Jakob Hemmer-Hansen and Dorte Bekkevold, DTU Aqua
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years. The starting date is November 2023 (or earlier).
The PhD student will be based at DTU Aqua in Silkeborg, Denmark, and will be integrated within the BlueBioClimate project and the population genetics group at DTU Aqua. Exchange visits to BlueBioClimate partners at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, the University of Agder and the Institute of Marine Research, Norway, and Aarhus University, Denmark, are expected.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Senior Researcher Jakob Hemmer-Hansen, tel.: +45 93511088, email: jhh@aqua.dtu.dk
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General information may be obtained from Susan Zumbach Johannesen (szjo@aqua.dtu.dk).
You can read more about DTU Aqua at www.aqua.dtu.dk and about the population genetics group at https://www.aqua.dtu.dk/english/research/population_genetics
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark . Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar ” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 15 September 2023 (Danish time)
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Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file . The file must include:
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
National Institute of Aquatic Resources (DTU Aqua) conducts research, provides advice, educates at university level and contributes to innovation in sustainable exploitation and management of aquatic resources. We investigate the biology and population ecology of aquatic organisms, aquatic physical and chemical processes and ecosystem structure and dynamics, taking account of all relevant natural and anthropogenic drivers.
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DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Lyngby-Taarbæk Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet, Anker Engelunds Vej, 2800 Kongens Lyngby
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 15-09-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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