PhD position
The University of Innsbruck, Austria, seeks to hire at the PhD student level in the area of molecular ecology. The position is a 3-years position at the Molecular Ecology Group of the Institute of Ecology,
starting from 1 October 2011.
The Molecular Ecology Group uses the exciting opportunities offered by the advance in molecular biology, to study ecology as a snap-shot of evolving biodiversity. Data from multiple sources are integrated to enhance the success of biodiversity research. The research focuses on terrestrial animals.
***Responsibilities***
1. participation in an interdisciplinary and integrative biodiversity research project on Palaearctic Tetramorium ants, i.e., addressing of population genetic, phylogeographic, phylogenetic and taxonomic questions relating to the delimitation of cryptic species, and the evolution and evolutionary ecology of cryptic diversity
2. application of molecular genetic lab techniques (e.g. mtDNA but also nuclear sequence loci, following their NGS-based development) and associated inference methods (e.g. gene flow analysis, phylogenetic reconstruction, phylogeographic analysis), morphometrics and relevant statistical methods, and possibly further disciplines (e.g., near-infrared spectroscopy, ecological niche modelling) 3. preparation of manuscripts 4. participation in the PhD program of Innsbruck University
5. teaching of a maximum of 2 hours per semester, if there is demand in the faculty
***Selection criteria***
A. completed study of biology, MSc level
B. demonstrated research experience in population genetics,
phylogeography, phylogenetics or taxonomy of arthropods
C. keen interest in evolution and ecology, and a high level of
motivation
D. ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
E. flexibility in the course of progressing research
F. ability to work independently
G. ability to work under pressure
H. good knowledge of oral and written English
***PhD supervisor***
Birgit C. Schlick-Steiner
***Salary***
The annual gross salary is an all-inclusive salary of EUR 25,811.80
***How to apply***
To apply, please submit, by E-mail to
point-by-point replies as to your readiness for the responsibilities and how you meet the selection criteria, brief statement of research interests, list of relevant methods successfully applied thus far, complete curriculum vitae, complete list of publications, and facultatively up to three pdf files of published work. Also, if ¿possible, arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent to
Applications must be written in German or English. The deadline for receipt of all applications is June 22, 2011.
The (legally binding) announcement in German can be found at: http://www.uibk.ac.at/service/c101/mitteilungsblatt/2010-2011/24/mitteil.pdf
***More information needed?***
For more information, please contact the PhD supervisor: Birgit Schlick-Steiner
Birgit C. Schlick-Steiner
Professor of Molecular Ecology
Institute of Ecology
University of Innsbruck
Technikerstr. 25
A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria
Phone: +43 512 507-6120
Fax: +43 512 507-6190
http://www.uibk.ac.at/ecology/forschung/molecular_ecology.html.en
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