The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to explore the genomic diversity of Pleistocene fauna and humans, focusing particularly on the interactions between humans and extinct megafauna, emphasising carnivorous species. This work involves the analysis of hundreds of sedimentary DNA (sedaDNA) samples to reconstruct past biodiversity and assess patterns of co-occurrence and shared genetic variability between humans and fauna. By characterizing these interactions, the study aims to shed light on the ecological and evolutionary relationships that shaped Pleistocene ecosystems.
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