2 PhD positions in Marine Ecology Research 1196 views

University of Oldenburg invites applications for 2 PhD positions in Marine Ecology Research. The positions are available in the project POSER (POpulation Shift and Ecosystem Response – Krill vs. Salps). The project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Research and Culture of Lower Saxony (MWK) and located at the Institute for Chemistry and Biology of the Marine Environment (ICBM).

Duration: 3 years (TVL-E13 / 65%)

Starting date: January 1st 2018 to December 31st 2020

Requirements:

  • Applicant must possess fluency in English (both spoken and written) and good presentation and publication skills.
  • Applicant must demonstrate strong interest in multidisciplinary research and great enthusiasm for scientific work, as well as good team spirit because a close cooperation with all working groups is required.

For PhD position 1

  • Applicant must hold an outstanding academic university degree in Marine Environmental Science, Ecology or a closely related subject.
  • Applicant must have a strong background in ecological principles and expertise in experimental ecology, DNA-based molecular techniques, statistical data analysis, and good writing skills.
  • Applicant must have some experience in organizing and conducting experimental work on research cruises, in handling phyto- and zooplankton organisms and in investigating trophic interactions involving nutrient cycling / ecological stoichiometry.

For PhD position 2:

  • Applicants are expected to have an outstanding academic university degree in marine biology
  • Applicant must have skills in analytical techniques, experimentation/maintenance of marine organisms, and preferably analytical skills in physiology and molecular biology.
  • The position requires the ability to manage month-long research expeditions and to work self-reliant on the project.

Applications:

  • Application for the respective PhD position must include:
  • Motivation letter
  • Copies of certificates
  • List of publication
  • CV
  • Names and addresses of two referees
  • Applications to be sent via e-mail as a single pdf-file not exceeding 10 MByte to: Dr. Stefanie Moorthi (stefanie.moorthi@uni-oldenburg.de) for position 1 and to Prof. Dr. Bettina Meyer (b.meyer@uni-oldenburg.de) for position 2
—————–Quick Overview————-
Organization University of Oldenburg
Fellowship Level Doctoral
Country Germany
Subject areas Marine Environmental Science, Ecology
Fellowship amount Varies
Eligibility Open to all nationalities
Deadline 8th September 2017
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