PhD Studentship: Evolution of Eyes in Marine Snails

National History Museum; City of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious scientific institution in London seeks a candidate for a Doctoral Studentship focusing on the evolution of eyes in marine snails. The role involves investigating vision and conducting behavioural experiments. Candidates should have a First or Upper Second Class UK Honours degree or equivalent, and will engage in a variety of exciting training and research methodologies related to marine biology.

Qualifications

• You should have obtained, or be about to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class UK Honours degree.
• Relevant professional experience can compensate for a Lower Second Class degree.

Responsibilities

• Investigate vision in marine snails and evolutionary drivers.
• Conduct behavioral and physiological experiments.
• Undertake histology and imaging studies.

Skills

Research skills

Data analysis

Fieldwork

Public engagement

Education

First or Upper Second Class UK Honours degree

Tools

Bioinformatics tools

Histology imaging

Job description

A prestigious scientific institution in London seeks a candidate for a Doctoral Studentship focusing on the evolution of eyes in marine snails. The role involves investigating vision and conducting behavioural experiments. Candidates should have a First or Upper Second Class UK Honours degree or equivalent, and will engage in a variety of exciting training and research methodologies related to marine biology.