PhD Position in Experimental Evolution and Bioinformatics

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The ) is a leading research institute dedicated to understanding how plants grow, adapt, and respond to environmental change. PSB aims to translate fundamental discoveries into sustainable agricultural applications and to enhance the climate resilience of crops.

This PhD position will be embedded in the led by Prof. Yves Van de Peer, in close collaboration with the UGent Phycology Research Group led by Prof. Olivier De Clerck. Together, these groups combine world-leading expertise in genome evolution, polyploidy, and algal biology and evolution.

The candidate will join a highly collaborative and international research environment, with strong connections to major polyploidy initiatives, including the Polydiv2 and PI3 networks.

About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student to study the impact of genome duplication on volvocine algae, with a particular focus on Chlamydomonas rein...