PhD Student in Population Genomics

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PhD Student in Population Genomics Would you like to work with population genomics, supported by competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Would you like an employer that invests in sustainable employee relationships and offers secure, favorable working conditions? Welcome to apply for a position as a PhD student at Uppsala University. Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international standing. The mission is to conduct research and education of the highest quality and to collaborate with society in various ways. Our most important asset is all the individuals who, with their curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has 54,000 students, 7,600 employees, and a turnover of 8 billion kronor. We are seeking a PhD student who wants to become part of our research team. The research will be conducted at Günther Lab within the Human Evolution Program at the Department of Organismal Biology (Evolutionary Biology Center, Uppsala University, Sweden). The Günther group specifically studies human prehistory in Europe and the genomic history behind animal domestication, while developing and improving population genomic and bioinformatic methods for analyzing paleogenomic data. The group is funded by research grants from Formas, the Swedish Research Council, and the Swedish Foundation for Humanities and Social Sciences (Riksbankens Jubileumsfond). The Human Evolution Program has broad interests in population genetics and human evolution, providing many opportunities for collaboration with postdoctoral researchers and PhD students working on related projects. The program is also part of Center for the Human Past. The research environment is international, with English as the working language. For more information about the Human Evolution Program, visit: https://www.iob.uu.se/research/human-evolution and Torsten Günther's group, visit https://www.gunther-lab.org Job Responsibilities The PhD projects will be part of the group's existing research directions. The PhD student will analyze modern and ancient genomic data from humans and domesticated animals to understand their demographic history, trace migrations, and identify signs of selection. The work includes bioinformatic analysis using Uppsala University's computing cluster, implementation of scripts and running population genetics software, as well as programming and statistical analysis. Qualification Requirements To be eligible for doctoral level education, you must have completed a degree at advanced level in biology, bioinformatics, or completed at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level including an independent work of at least 15 higher education credits, or acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way. We are seeking a person with strong knowledge and experience in bioinformatics analysis and good knowledge of population genetics, with experience working with paleogenomics. Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities such as: Good analytical ability, good collaboration and communication skills. Ability to work independently and take own initiatives. Good planning and organizational ability, responsibility. Good ability to express yourself well in spoken and written English. Desirable/Meriting Qualifications Experience with large-scale population genomic analyses, statistics, bioinformatics, programming, and implementation of bioinformatic pipelines is meriting. About the Position Doctoral education comprises four years of full-time study. The position may be combined with teaching (maximum 20%) which extends the employment by the corresponding time. Provisions for PhD students are found in the Higher Education Ordinance 5 chap. §§ 1-7 and in the University's rules and guidelines Regler - UU. Local guidelines have been established for salary placement. More information about doctoral education can be found under TEKNAT - doctoral level. Full-time position. Start date October 1, 2026 or by agreement. Location: Uppsala For information about the position, contact: University Lecturer Torsten Günther, +46184712697, [email protected] The application should contain 1) a letter describing yourself, your research interests, and why you want to pursue a PhD, 2) a brief description of your education, particularly in population genetics/genomics, statistics, bioinformatics, and other related areas, 3) a CV, 4) a copy of your master's degree, 5) names and contact information (address, email, and phone number) of at least two references, 6) relevant publications (including master's thesis). The application should be written in English. Welcome to submit your application no later than August 7, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/1992. Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it's like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security vetting. Security vetting is a prerequisite for employment; applicants must be approved. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Trade union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]

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active

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Uppsala

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box 256

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59.8710738, 17.5946002copyopen in

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[email protected]

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+46184712697

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Published

9. 6. 2026

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21. 6. 2026

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