*One PhD position in Evolutionary Genetics (dnr 11/08)* at the Department of Genetics, Microbiology and Toxicology (GMT), Stockholm University. Research area: We are looking for a doctoral student who is broadly interested in evolutionary genetics of animals, ranging from population/conservation genetics to aspects of molecular evolution relevant to our understanding of animal evolution. The main focus of our research group is the use of evolutionary genetics, mainly below the species level, to understand ecological, evolutionary and population processes in marine mammals. Please refer to our web-site (Research Groups: Per Palsböll at www.gmt.su.se <http://www.gmt.su.se>) for more details on our research and publications. The doctoral candidate will be educated in evolutionary/population genetics of natural animal populations and supervised by Prof. Per Palsböll, and Dr. Martine Bérubé. Qualifications: A highly motivated person with a strong background in animal evolutionary genetics and practical laboratory experience (PCR, DNA sequencing etc.). Proficiency in English as well as quantitative and programming skills is of additional and considerable merit. The position is open to all nationalities. Application: The application has to include your curriculum vitae, a copy of your University grades, one copy of your main undergraduate thesis work, names and address/contact details of two referees, in addition to other documents that you feel is important to your application. A summary of your motivation and suitability for this PhD programme should be included as well along with a proposal for a possible doctoral project that will fit in the ongoing research of our laboratory. Terms of employment: The research education is a 48 months paid position. The position is financed by a fellowship for the first years, and subsequently as a regular doctoral position for the remainder of the PhD-program. Stockholm University, which is located in the capital of Sweden, has a very strong research environment in evolutionary biology and excellent facilities as well as a stimulating scientific atmosphere. There are many research groups working on evolutionary questions in the Departments of Zoology and Botany as well as at the nearby Museum of Natural History and the Technical University. For further details, please contact Per Palsböll (Per.Palsboll@gmt.su.se), telephone: +46 (0)8161998. The closing date (postmark) for applications is May 2nd 2008. Please quote reference number dnr 11/08. Completed applications should be sent by regular mail (not e-mail) to: Anette Storbacka PhD position in Evolutionary Genetics (dnr 11/08) Department of Genetics, Microbiology and Toxicology Stockholms Universitet, Svante Arrhenius väg 16, 106 91 STOCKHOLM Union representatives at Stockholm University are Bo Ekengren, SACO, tel: +46 (0)8162661, Lisbeth Häggberg, ST, tel: +46(0)8164017, and Gunnar Stenberg, SEKO, tel: +46(0)703164341. -- Per J. Palsbøll, Professor Department of Genetics, Microbiology and Toxicology Stockholm University, 106 91 Stockholm, Sweden Visiting address: Svante Arrheniusväg 16, Room E545 Office phone: +46 (0)8 16 1998 Mobile phone: +46 (0)73 5182364