Doctoral Position in Limnic Microbiology 1393 views

The University of Konstanz has open Doctoral position in Limnic Microbiology in the Research Training Group R3 (part-time 65%, E 13 TV-L). Reference number 2020/044. The anticipated starting date is May 1st, 2020. The position is available for three years.

About the research group:

• In the group of Prof. Dr. David Schleheck and as part of the RTG “R3 – Responses to biotic and abiotic changes, Resilience and Reversibility of lake ecosystems”, a doctoral research position is available on the topic “Characterization of the ecological role of the sulfur-for-phosphorus strategy for freshwater phytoplankton”.

Responsibilities:

• Independent development of the research project with own ideas and enthusiasm under the guidance of the PhD Advisory Committee
• Active participation in the activities of the RTG R3 (training courses, annual retreat, etc.)

Requirements:

• Applicant must hold excellent Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Ecology, Biology, Physics, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Mathematics depending on RTG project.
• Applicant must demonstrate strong motivation
• Applicant must have very good communication skills and the ability for teamwork
• Applicant must possess fluency in English (oral and written)

Applications:

• Application (in English) to be submitted online including:
• Motivation letter including reason to be part of the RTG
• CV including degree certificates
• Abstract of master thesis
• Two letters of recommendation