The University of Gothenburg is inviting applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Plant Evolutionary Genomics at the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences. The project explores the legacy of human disturbance on biodiversity in tropical forests, focusing on genomic data, plant domestication, and ecosystem change.
To be eligible, applicants must hold a PhD in biology, botany, molecular biology, or a related field, have strong skills in plant genomics and bioinformatics, and be proficient in English. The PhD should normally be completed within the last three years, unless special circumstances apply.
The University of Gothenburg is one of the largest universities in Northern Europe with around 56,000 students and 6,600 employees located in Sweden,. It is known for its strong international environment, diverse academic programs, and impactful research that addresses global challenges.
Established in 1891, Göteborgs universitet (The University of Gothenburg) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Göteborg (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Vastra Gotaland County. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research, Sweden), Göteborgs universitet (GU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Göteborgs universitet (GU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 128 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.