PhD Studentship: Gut Microbiome Variation in Wild Birds: Developmental Consequences for Host Traits and Fitness
University of East Anglia
United Kingdom
Summary
PhD Position: Investigate how early-life gut microbiomes influence development and fitness in wild birds (great tits, blue tits) through fieldwork, 16S and whole-genome sequencing, and advanced statistical modelling. Fully funded with training in molecular methods, sequencing, and data analysis.