Open PhD position in Population Genomics (male/female)

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Your Responsibilities

Become part of our team investigating the impact of demography on the evolution and diffusion of languages and other cultural traits. The project will involve:

• Modeling and analyzing large datasets, including newly generated genomes.
• Participating in sample collection in Africa.
• Developing new approaches to study the interplay between genetic and linguistic evolution.

Your Profile

We are looking for a student with a strong background in:

• Population genetics
• Genomics
• Bioinformatics
• Computational biology
• Statistics
• Related fields

An interest in linguistic and cultural evolution is essential, along with good communication skills in English.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Contact Information

Isabel Schöchli
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