{"id":1480,"date":"2011-12-06T00:40:34","date_gmt":"2011-12-06T00:40:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/africa-and-science.com\/?p=1480"},"modified":"2012-01-15T00:19:28","modified_gmt":"2012-01-15T00:19:28","slug":"germany-paid-phd-position-in-photobiont-mycobiont-interactions-in-lichens-along-climatic-gradients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africa-and-science.com\/?p=1480","title":{"rendered":"Germany: paid PhD position in Photobiont-mycobiont interactions in lichens along climatic gradients"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"The Goethe Graduate Academy (GRADE) was founded by the Goethe University Frankfurt am Main to specifically improve the education and research conditions for its junior researchers. It builds the platform for graduate education at the Goethe University. The Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (BiK-F) is a new interdisciplinary institute with the mission to carry out internationally outstanding research on the interactions of biodiversity and climate change on the organism level. It has been founded by the Senckenberg Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Naturforschung, the Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, and other partners. The Centre is funded by the Federal State of Hesse through its Initiative for the Development of Scientific and Economic Excellence (LOEWE). It provides a new, dynamic research environment that integrates a variety of disciplines from both natural and social sciences. The BiK-F-Project Area D <\/span>Laboratory Center<\/strong> invites applications for a scholarship for the position of a PhD student <\/span>Photobiont-mycobiont interactions in lichens along climatic gradients<\/strong> <\/span><\/h2>\n
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We are using molecular and ecophysiological data and various statistical analysis tools to study the interactions of lichen symbionts. The Ph.D. project will focus on changes of photobiont and mycobiont communities and symbiont associations in lichens along climatic gradients and is closely related to studies on the phylogeography and ecotypic differentation of lichens. Within the Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre and the Senckenberg Research Institute you will have ample opportunities to interact and collaborate with faculty, postdocs and PhD students specializing in a variety of topics, such as lichenology, mycology, biogeography, phylogenetics, macroecology, genomics, modelling, and bioinformatics. The place of work will be Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
\nThis position will be funded through a scholarship in cooperation with GRADE. It should start February 1st 2012 and will be preliminarily limited to June 30th 2014, with the possibility of extension up to a total of 36 months if funds are granted. GRADE and BiK-F advocate gender equality. Women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. Equally qualified severely handicapped applicants will be given preference.<\/p>\n

Full Doctorate<\/strong>
\nyes<\/p>\n

Research Stay<\/strong>
\nno<\/p>\n

Paid position?<\/strong>
\nyes<\/p>\n

Start<\/strong>
\n01.02.2012<\/p>\n

Length<\/strong>
\n36 months<\/p>\n

Working Language<\/strong>
\nEnglish<\/p>\n

Language of the Doctoral Thesis<\/strong>
\nEnglish<\/p>\n

Requirements for Applicant<\/h4>\n

Subject Requirements (Qualification)<\/strong>
\nThe successful candidate will have a Master of Science (MSc) or equivalent in evolutionary biology (incl. biosystematics or phylogenetics), molecular biology, molecular ecology or related fields. Experience in molecular laboratory techniques and a basic knowledge of lichen diversity are prerequisites. Experience in the following techniques an advantage: next generation sequencing and a strong background in population genetics and ecology. Good written and oral communication skills in English and teamwork skills are essential for a rewarding research. Working language will be English, and the candidate is encouraged to learn some German.
\nPlease send your application by mail or preferably by e-mail attachment, mentioning the reference of this position (D29a) and including
\n(1) a letter outlining your interest for this research topic,
\n(2) a detailed CV,
\n(3) letters of support from 2 referees and
\n(4) a copy of your thesis and other relevant exams
\nto:<\/p>\n

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. V. Mosbrugger<\/span><\/address>\n
Scientific Coordinator Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre<\/span><\/address>\n
Senckenberganlage 25<\/span><\/address>\n
D-60325 Frankfurt am Main<\/span><\/address>\n
Germany. <\/span><\/address>\n
E-mail to Service & Administration: recruiting@senckenberg.de. <\/span>
\n<\/address>\n

Review of applications will begin on December 15th, 2011<\/span><\/strong>, and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Further inquiries to Christian Printzen (cprintzen@senckenberg.de)<\/p>\n

Type of Persons<\/strong>
\nPhD student<\/p>\n

Compulsory Attachments<\/strong><\/p>\n