PhD Research Fellow in Population Genomics

This four-year PhD position at the Natural History Museum (NHM), University of Oslo, focuses on reconstructing the colonisation of high-latitude regions by North Atlantic killer whales. The project investigates how populations responded to past climatic changes, using genomic data to analyse genetic diversity and variation distribution. The fellowship includes 25% career-enhancing activities such as curation, teaching, and public outreach. Supervised by Dr. Andrew Foote, the research aims to uncover insights into demographic changes and evolutionary processes during the Pleistocene–Holocene transition.

• Conduct genomic analyses to reconstruct the colonisation patterns of North Atlantic killer whales during the Pleistocene–Holocene transition.
• Investigate genetic signatures of population expansion and demographic changes using genomic data.
• Analyse genetic diversity and variation distribution across populations.
• Participate in 25% career-enhancing activities, including curation, teaching, supervision, research support, and public outreach.
• Collaborate with the research team to interpret and present findings in academic publications and conferences.
• Engage in data management, statistical analysis, and bioinformatics techniques relevant to population genomics.