PhD fellowship in Eco-evolutionary Modelling of Pathogen Dynamics at the Globe Institute
Københavns Universitet
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of CopenhagenWe are offering a PhD fellowship in Eco-evolutionary Modelling of Pathogen Dynamics commencing January 6th, 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.Our group
The Racimo group is a research group based at the Globe Institute, specializing in evolutionary genomics, statistical modelling and computational analysis of ancient DNA. We aim to integrate ecological and archaeological information to understand how organisms change over time, and develop new tools for modelling evolution across space and time. Our research is informed and complemented by our work on scientific advocacy and socio-ecological justice, and we are actively working to transform our academic activities and practices in the service of degrowth and postgrowth futures.Project description
The project is centred on understanding the (paleo-) ecological conditions for the spread of particular human pathogens, and on critically evaluating proposed socio-ecological responses to this spread. It will be focused on infectious agents that are likely to undergo a niche expansion under ongoing climate and ecological breakdown. First, the PhD student will use a combination of (paleo-)ecological data and ancient genomes to model the spatio-temporal spread of these pathogens and develop robust ecological niche models, which are informed not just by the present but also the past inferred ranges of these organisms. The student will then refine models of future pathogen spread under the light of this data. Finally, the student will critically re-evaluate proposed socio-ecological responses to pathogen spread using information gathered throughout the project and from a review of the existing literature (in terms of public health planning, research funding allocation and medical preparedness to pathogen spread, among other societal factors).Principal supervisor:Associate Professor Fernando Racimo, Section for Molecular Ecology and Evolution, Globe Institute,Co-supervisors:Associate Professor Martin Sikora, Section for GeoGenetics, Globe InstituteProfessor David Nogués-Bravo, Section for Biodiversity, Globe InstituteStart: January 6th, 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter)Duration: 3 years as a PhD fellowJob description
Your key tasks as a PhD fellow at SUND are:
Key criteria for the assessment of applicants
Applicants must have qualifications corresponding to a master’s degree that is related to the subject areas of the project, e.g. biology, ecology, public health, political ecology, statistics, computer science, health sciences, etc. Please note that your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (two years).Other important criteria are:
Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Section for Molecular Ecology and Evolution, Globe Institute (Øster Farimagsgade 5A, 1353 Copenhagen K).About Globe Institute
The Globe Institute is part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. The Institute’s main purpose is to address basic scientific questions through interdisciplinary approaches. The institute operates at the intersection of natural and medical sciences and the humanities. Information on the institute can be found at: .The Globe Institute is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where employees and students can belong and thrive. See for more information. All qualified applicants will receive full consideration. Candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, contribute to diversity and competencies of our Institute are encouraged to apply. The University of Copenhagen strives to offer a family friendly and flexible working environment with a sustainable balance between work- and private life, including parental leave schemes (up to 47 weeks for both parents) and up to six weeks of paid holidays per year. The university offers a variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families.Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.
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