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PhD position in systematics and evolution of Malagasy heathers (Erica; Ericaceae). Deadline for applications 4th January 2026

Erica sp., Madagascar
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Michael Pirie, UiB

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At the Department of Natural History, University Museum of Bergen (University of Bergen, Norway), there is a vacancy for a PhD position within the field of biosystematics of flowering plants. The position is for a fixed-term period of four years including 25% (one year) of other career-promoting work in the botanical collections (e.g. teaching duties, collection management, outreach). The candidate will be working on a research project on the diversity, systematics, phylogeny, and conservation status of Malagasy Erica (Ericaceae) as part of the Threatened species conservation team: https://www4.uib.no/forskning/forskergrupper/threatened-species-conservation.

Deadline 4th January 2026

Find more information and apply at Jobbnorge: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/289897/phd-position-in-systematics-and-evolution-of-malagasy-heathers-erica-ericaceae