PhD in Evolutionary Analysis in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow

Our research explores diverse evolutionary questions by examining genetic and phenotypic variations that shape biodiversity across all organisms, from viruses to vertebrates.
Key focuses within evolutionary studies involve understanding adaptation to environmental shifts, speciation mechanisms, mating system influences, host-parasite dynamics, and ecological-evolutionary connections. This often necessitates combining genetic data with phenotypic, geographic, and demographic information, driving our development of innovative bioinformatics tools for such integrations.
Since evolutionary principles underpin all biological disciplines, our work synergizes with other research groups across the institute and the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences, particularly collaborating with the Glasgow Polyomics Facility, the Scottish Centre for Ecology and the Natural Environment (SCENE), and the Centre for Virus Research.
Research projects are customized according to principal investigators' specialties, employing diverse methodologies like ecological studies, epidemiological analysis, computational modeling, bioinformatics, parasitology, immunology, and polyomics (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics). Opportunities span both fundamental and applied research, including field-based studies conducted in the UK and internationally.
The College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences Graduate School fosters a dynamic, nurturing environment for postgraduate students, offering robust support through dedicated advisors, skilled supervisors, and personalized pastoral care.