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Doctoral student in Biology with a focus in ecological physiology
Location: Lund, Sweden
Organization: Lund University, Department of Biology
Contract Type: 4-year PhD position (doctoral studentship), full-time Possibility of extension to 5 years (including 20% departmental duties)
Project Description: This PhD project, part of the ERC-funded "HotLife – Pathways to survival in a hotter world" program, aims to investigate the evolvability of heat tolerance in endotherms. The research will focus on:
- Conducting state-of-art thermal physiology assays and studies of cellular metabolism using captive bird models
- Combining artificial selection and temperature manipulation experiments
- Analyzing physiological responses within and across generations
- Using respirometry and body temperature measurement techniques
- Opportunity to learn morphometric and ptilometric techniques, biophysical modelling, and gene expression analyses
Requirements: Essential:
- MSc degree in Biology with specialization in animal ecology, animal physiology, conservation physiology, ecological physiology or related field
- Valid driving license (minimum Swedish license category B)
- Excellent written and oral English skills
- Proficiency in statistics and experience with R programming
Desirable:
- Practical experience with thermo-physiological, bioenergetic, or cellular physiology methods
- Previous experience with bird handling and sampling techniques
- Strong collaborative skills and ability to work independently
Benefits/Conditions:
- Monthly salary (according to university scale)
- Access to state-of-the-art research facilities
- Integration into an ERC-funded research program
- Full-time position with possibility of teaching opportunities (max 20%)
How to Apply: Submit your application in English including:
- Cover letter explaining your interest and suitability
- CV
- Degree certificates and transcripts
- Copy of MSc thesis
- Contact information for at least one academic reference
Application deadline: February 18, 2025 (11:59 PM CET)
For more information contact: Andreas Nord, researcher Email: andreas.nord@biol.lu.se Phone: +46704953262
Start date: April 1st, 2025 or by agreement
Reference number: PA2025/165
