We are currently opening a PhD-position at Stockholm University working
with ' Gut microbiomes and plant-host-parasitoid interactions'.
Description:
The general aim of the project is to study how the gut microbiome
affects the ecology and evolution of the host, both host plant use and
the ability to defend against parasitic wasps, in a phylogenetic
context. The PhD-project aims to (i) sequence the gut microbiome to find
differences in microbiome community composition between host species,
(ii) identify mechanisms whereby the gut microbiome is transferred
between generations (mainly between adult and larvae), (iii) study how
the gene expression within the host depends on the microbiome community
composition in relation to host plant use and to defense mechanisms
against parasitic wasp attack. The project will involve a set of leaf
beetle species, their host plants and the parasitic wasps attack beetle
larvae. Within the project group, there is more than 20 years'
experience in working with the system, including a thorough
understanding of the ecological and physiological processes affecting
species interactions as well as a comprehensive genomic background
information (involving both DNA- and RNA-sequencing).
For further information see:
https://www.su.se/english/about/working-at-su/phd?rmpage=job&rmjob=11290&rmlang=UK
