The biological drivers of evolutionary rate variation

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Phylogenomic data provide valuable opportunities for studying evolutionary rates and timescales. These analyses require theoretical and statistical tools based on molecular clocks. This project will use recently developed frameworks for exploring and testing evolutionary rate signals in phylogenomic data. This information will be used to test for drivers of evolutionary rate variation at the genome scale, using whole genome sequences from birds, ruminants, and other organisms. The project has strong potential to provide valuable insights into the biological factors that govern molecular evolution at the genome scale.

Supervisor

Professor Simon Ho.

Research location

School of Life and Environmental Sciences

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This is not a scholarship. Candidates are required to apply separately for both the RTP Scholarship and admission.

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Opportunity ID

The opportunity ID for this research opportunity is 3638

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