PhD student position in Plant Ecology
at the Department of Ecology and Evolution, Evolutionary Biology Centre..
One PhD student position in Plant Ecology is available at the Department of Ecology and Evolution, Evolutionary Biology Centre, Uppsala University. Starting as soon as possible. Reference number UFV-PA 2009/2332.
You will work in a project studying the effects of insect herbivory on the dynamics and evolution of plant populations. The aims of the project include (1) to determine the effects of herbivory on the structure and growth of local populations, (2) to examine factors governing variation in the intensity and outcome of herbivory at local and regional scales, and (3) to determine whether among-population differences in resistance are maintained by selection. The research student could join this project to work on either ecological or evolutionary aspects of plant-herbivore interactions, or both. The successful candidate will settle the exact profiles of her/his PhD project together with the supervisor, professor Jon Ågren.
The successful candidate should have a keen interest in population biology, and ideally experience from previous work in population ecology or population genetics.
Successful candidates for these positions should have a masters or honors thesis in ecology, population genetics or a related field. Proficiency in English is a requirement.
The candidate will receive her/his postgraduate training within the postgraduate school at the Evolutionary Biology Centre (seehttp://www.ebc.uu.se/index_eng.php). The postgraduate training comprises four years of full time studies. The successful candidate will receive a postgraduate fellowship the first year (15500 SEK/month) and a postgraduate position year 2-4 (22000-24500 SEK/month). The position can be combined with up to 20% of teaching asssistantship, which will then prolong the position accordingly.
The application should include a brief description of undergraduate training, research interests and research experience, and a motivation of why the position is of interest. It should further include Curriculum vitae, an authorized copy of the undergraduate degree, and the names and contact information (address, email address, and phone number) of two-tree reference persons. Relevant publications (including BSc/MSc thesis) should be enclosed.
Please, feel free to contact Prof. Jon Ågren (phone +46 18 471 2860,jon.agren@ebc.uu.se) for more information. Trade union representatives are, Anders Grundström, SACO Council, phone +46 18 471 33 80, Carin Söderhäll, ST-ATF, phone +46 18 471 19 96 and Stefan Djurström, SEKO, phone +46 18 471 33 15.
Please apply for the position no later than 30 October, 2009. To submit your application please use the application form at PhD student position in plant ecology
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