PhD Student Position in Bioinformatics/Evolutionary Microbiology

The Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology at Uppsala University is looking for a PhD student to join a project funded by the Swedish Research Council. The project focuses on the evolution of host-adaptation in early Gammaproteobacteria, requiring skills in bioinformatics and molecular biology. Candidates should have a Master's degree or equivalent, coding skills in Python or R, and a strong interest in microbial evolution. The position is temporary, full-time, with an application deadline of October 29, 2026.