Postdoctoral position in Evolutionary genomics

We have an open postdoctoral position to investigate genomic signatures of selection in association with pollination mode shifts across flowering plants.

The postdoc will investigate the evolutionary drivers and genomic consequences of pollen evolution in association with shifts in pollination mode in flowering plants. The work will involve comparative genomic analyses in a phylogenetic framework, as well as population genomic and transcriptomic analyses in suitable plant systems.

For this two-year position, we are looking for a person with a strong interest and a documented track record in evolutionary genomics. Experience of de novo genome assembly of eukaryotic genomes and comparative genomics/population genomics or study of plant reproductive systems is highly meriting.

The complete ad with information on qualification requirements and instructions on how to apply is at:
https://su.varbi.com/what:job/jobID:852774/where:4/

Application deadline: September 24th, 2025

The postdoc will be part of the large and interdisciplinary project “Harnessing evolutionary transitions, machine learning, and genomics to decode pollen evolution and unravel sexual selection mechanisms shared across kingdoms” led by Prof. Tanja Slotte in close collaboration with co-investigators Prof. John Fitzpatrick, Prof. Catarina Rydin, and Dr. Allison Hsiang at Stockholm University. The project is funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.

General information on opportunities for PhD students and post-docs

If you find our research topics interesting and would like to join the lab, perhaps by writing your own fellowship application, you are welcome to contact Prof. Tanja Slotte directly. For prospective postdocs, there is an opportunity to apply for a postdoctoral fellowship from the Wenner-Gren foundation (deadline in October), from the Lawski foundation (deadline in April), and from the Carl Tryggers foundation (deadline in May) every year. Other funding sources for postdocs include Marie-Curie fellowships. 

Undergraduate students and master students

If you are interested in evolutionary genomics and want to develop your skills in population genetic analyses, then we may have a project for you! Please contact Prof. Tanja Slotte if you find our research interesting and would like to discuss opportunities for a Master/degree project.

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