You will work in a project studying mechanisms underlying the evolution of floral traits by identifying targets and agents of selection. You will examine the functional and adaptive significance of differences in traits influencing pollinator attraction and morphological fit between pollinator and flower, explore the relationships between pollen limitation and strength of pollinator-mediated selection, and through comparative analysis determine whether convergent evolution or lineage sorting is responsible for differences in floral traits among habitats in heterogeneous landscapes. Depending on the study system selected, analysis of the genetic basis of floral variation may also be included. The successful candidate will settle the exact profiles of her/his PhD project together with the supervisor, professor Jon Ågren.
You are welcome to submit your application no later than 1 December, 2013. Use the link below to access the application form. http://www.uu.se/en/jobs/?positionId=28288
