Open PhD position in plant systematics/ evolution at Institute of Botany Univ
Regensburg Germany
A 3-years Ph.D. position is presently available in the area of plant systematics
and evolution at the Institute of Botany of the University of Regensburg, under
the supervision of Prof. Dr. Christoph Oberprieler and in co-operation with Dr.
Robert Vogt (Botanic Garden & Botanical Museum Berlin-Dahlem)
The salary will be according the TV-L E13/2. The Ph.D. project will focus on the evolution of
polyploidy in the genus Leucanthemum (Compositae, Anthemideae) and will use this
genus of around 40 species distributed in southern and central Europe as a model
to investigate the genetic, genomic, biogeographical and ecological consequences
of polyploidy. Work packages envisaged will comprise (a) expression studies of
genes in diploid and polyploid members, (b) the phylogeography of species and
species groups of this genus, and (c) the taxonomical treatment of the genus in
S France and Italy based on morphological, cytological, and molecular evidence.
The project will complement a presently ongoing Ph.D. project dealing with the
phylogeny of the genus throughout its whole geographical range. The project will
include travelling throughout S Europe to collect plant material in natural
populations.
Deadline for application: May 15, 2011. If needed, the position will remain open
until a suitable candidate is found.
Starting date: July 1, 2011
Requirements: Applicants are expected to have their Masters/Diploma degree by
the start of the Ph.D. project. Good knowledge of English and German are highly
desirable. The ideal candidate will have documented experience in one or more of
the following areas: molecular biology, expression techniques, phylogeny
reconstruction, population genetics, and botanical field work (including the
possession of a driver????s licence). The selected candidate will be a member of
the Regensburg International Graduate School of Biological Sciences (RIGeL;
http://www.biologie.uni-regensburg.de/RIGeL/index.html
).
How to apply: Please send you application including (a) an application letter
addressing your motives for application and your career goals, (b) a detailed CV
including a detailed list of molecular, analytical, linguistic, and field work
skills, presentations at scientific meetings, and publications (if applicable),
and (c) addresses of two academic advisors who could comment on your skills,
your dedication to science, and your ability to work cooperatively in a team.
Please, send applications by email to:
Prof. Dr. Christoph Oberprieler
Institut f????r Botanik
Universit????t Regensburg
Universit????tsstr. 31
D-93053 Regensburg
Germany
phone +49-(0)941-9433129
fax +49-(0)941-9433106
christoph.oberprieler@biologie.uni-regensburg.de
How to apply: Please send you application including (a) an application letter
addressing your motives for application and your career goals, (b) a detailed CV
including a detailed list of molecular, analytical, linguistic, and field work
skills, presentations at scientific meetings, and publications (if applicable),
and (c) addresses of two academic advisors who could comment on your skills,
your dedication to science, and your ability to work cooperatively in a team.
Please, send applications by email to:
Prof. Dr. Christoph Oberprieler
Institut f????r Botanik
Universit????t Regensburg
Universit????tsstr. 31
D-93053 Regensburg
Germany
phone +49-(0)941-9433129
fax +49-(0)941-9433106
christoph.oberprieler@biologie.uni-regensburg.de