Project: Tropical-alpine plant radiations: the role of allopatry, hybridization and niche differentiation
Research group: Schmickl
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Biodiversity of the tropical-alpine floras of South America and Africa have attracted botanists since the early 19th century. Evolutionary mechanisms that generated such extraordinary species richness, however, remain still largely unknown. The main goal of this research is to compare the timing of plant radiations in tropical-alpine habitats, detect key evolutionary processes involved in these radiations, particularly those related to Pleistocene climate oscillations, and assess their relative contribution to the origin of plant diversity in these biodiversity hotspots. For more info see https://botany.natur.cuni.cz/ecolgen/node/59. The successful candidate should bring a broad and strong interest in evolution and/or historical biogeography. Methods within the project will focus on analyses of comparative phylogeography. Previous experience in these fields is beneficial but not required. Excellent communication skills are required for this position, as the candidate will become part of an international team comprising also members ot the group of the Co-PI Filip Kolář (https://botany.natur.cuni.cz/ecolgen/) and international collaborators.
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