- Joint Ph.D. position available at the labs of Julio Rozas and Miquel Arnedo (OPEN)
A joint Ph.D. position is available at the labs of Julio Rozas and Miquel Arnedo to work on comparative genomics and phylogenetics of spiders. The PhD student will be involved in a research project that will use pyrosequencing approaches to study the evolution of the chemosensory system of spiders and to discover and develop new markers for spider phylogenetic and phylogeographic studies. We seek a highly motivated student with a degrre in biology or natural sciences and basic knowledge on phylogenetic methods, molecular biology and programming languages. Applicants should preferably have a Master's degree in natural science. Potential candidates should contact Miquel A. Arnedo This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Julio Rozas This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , including a CV and a statement of research interests


- June 17th, cycle of conferences Mediterrània i Biodiversitat : "23 Million years of Mediterranean vegetation, climate and plant diversity evolution" by Jean-Pierre Suc
Facultat de Biologia UB, Aula Magna, 12 pm
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- May 13th, cycle of conferences Mediterrània i Biodiversitat : "Plate tectonic history of the Mediterranean region: a chronicle of changing paleoenvironments" by William Cavazza
Facultat de Biologia UB, Aula Magna, 12 pm

- May 6th, special seminar "Biodiversity and Ecosystem Processes: Lessons from the Leaf Litter" by David H. Wise
Facultat de Biologia UB,Aula de Graus de la Facultat de Biologia, 4 pm









