Graduate position: Germany.UFZ Halle.PopGenetics
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Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ
The UFZ is a research institution within the Helmholtz Association in
Germany. It provides scientific contributions to the safeguarding of the
natural basis of life and of human development potentialities for
current and future generations under the challenges of global and
climate change. In this way the UFZ contributes towards a sustainable
development.
The department of Community Ecology (BZF) has a research focus on
patterns and processes of biodiversity; biotic responses to
environmental change, invasive species and macroecology.
We are inviting applications for a PhD position, code digit 58/2012
available for 3 years within a DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft)
funded project aiming to assess the “Evolutionary potential in
functional traits of a wetland macrophyte (Juncus effusus) relevant for
natural degradation of contaminants”.
The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to establish a
molecular and quantitative genetic basis for a wide range of future
research in an important wetland plant. Aim of the project is an
assessment of European wide distribution of molecular and quantitative
genetic diversity related to a critical ecosystem service of wetland
ecosystems, namely the natural degradation of contaminants. The work
will include (1) a classical experimental approach by assessing
quantitative traits in a common garden environment and (2) the
implementation of transcriptom data into the framework of molecular
population genetics by using SNPs and microsatellites to describe
functional genetic diversity patterns. The ideal candidate has a
background in molecular and quantitative population genetics. He/ or she
combines organisational skills with strong personal responsibility, has
a proven experience in statistics and is fluent in spoken and written
English. The desire to engage in collaborative research is essential.
The place of work is the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research,
Halle (Saale), Germany. Salary will be according to the appropriate
civil service level TVÖD 13 (65%). The UFZ is an equal opportunity
employer. Women are explicitly encouraged to apply for increase their
share in science and research. Physically handicapped persons will be
favoured if they are equally qualified. The successful candidates will
participate in the Graduate School HIGRADE
(http://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=11429). Applicants must hold a Master
degree in biology, biochemistry or chemistry.
Scientific information can be provided by
Dr. Stefan Michalski , phone: 0049-0345-5585310, E-mail:
Stefan.Michalski@ufz.de
Please send your application until 30.08.2012 under code 58/2012 to the
Personnel department of
the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research, PO Box 500136, 04318
Leipzig, Germany, or by
email to application@ufz.de.
The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research GmbH (UFZ) is the first
research institution with
EMAS certification. In order to promote sustainability, we ask you to
send your application via email.
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Dr. Stefan G. Michalski
Dept. Biozönozeforschung/Community Ecology
Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung GmbH - UFZ
Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research GmbH - UFZ
Theodor-Lieser-Str. 4 / 06120 Halle (Saale) / Germany
phone: +49-345-558 5310
fax: +49-345-558-5329
stefan.michalski@ufz.de / www.ufz.de
Sitz der Gesellschaft: Leipzig
Registergericht: Amtsgericht Leipzig, Handelsregister Nr. B 4703
Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDirig Wilfried Kraus
Wissenschaftlicher Geschäftsführer: Prof. Dr. Georg Teutsch
Administrativer Geschäftsführer: Dr. Andreas Schmidt
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