PhD (m/f/x) for Plant Evolutionary Ecology and Biodiversity Research
working time: 65% (25,35 hours per week); limited to 4 years; on condition of final approval by the German Science Foundation
The position will be based in the
of the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research, which is part of iDiv, the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research Halle-Jena-Leipzig in Leipzig, Germany. The project will be carried out in close collaboration with the groups of Dr. Walter Durka from the Department of Community Ecology at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research and Prof. Dr. Markus Fischer from University Bern (Switzerland). We offer an interesting position in an international, interdisciplinary research group at a lively scientific environment in Leipzig as well as international working experiences with project partners across Europe and the USA. The UFZ is an equal opportunity employer. Female scientists are explicitly encouraged to apply for increase their share in science and research. Physically handicapped persons will be favored if they are equally qualified.
Your tasks:
Research within a project funded by the German Science Foundation (DFG) on “Plant trait variation and evolution in the biodiversity-ecosystem functioning context” in the framework of the. The Jena Experiment is worldwide among the largest and longest running biodiversity experiments. The project addresses the role of evolutionary processes for plant species responses to plant community diversity, plant history and soil history. The task of the PhD student is to conduct common garden experiments and phytometer experiments in the field and laboratory analyses to quantify evolutionary changes in response to plant diversity at the genetic, epigenetic and phenotypic level. The PhD student will participate in the Graduate School HIGRADE.
Your profile:
Applicants must hold a Master degree in biology/ecology or a related field. The ideal candidate should have a sound background in plant evolutionary and molecular ecology. He/she should be highly motivated for research in experimental plant ecology, molecular ecology, in bioinformatics and statistical data analyses. Experience in field sampling and experimental design, molecular methods, bioinformatics and statistics (preferably R) and handling of large datasets will be a plus. Strong organizational skills as well as a driving license are required. Working place is Leipzig. Field work and common garden experiments will be carried in the Jena Experiment near to the city of Jena (Thuringia) and the Experimental Field Station of the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research in Bad Lauchstädt. Laboratory work will be done in Leipzig and Halle.Applicants should send their CV, copies of certificates, a statement on motivation and names (with email address) of two references by email in one single pdf file. Application deadline is 08th November 2019, and interviews will be also in November 2019 in Leipzig.
We offer:
- Top level interdisciplinary research at a research centre which enjoys an excellent reputation within Germany as well as internationally
- Excellent technical facilities
- Work in inter-disciplinary and multinational teams
- Excellent links to national and international research networks
- Support and optimal training courses by our graduate school (HIGRADE)
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