PH.D. POSITION IN ALPINE ECOLOGY IN SWITZERLAND For a climate change project on plant growth at treeline we are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate (3 yrs, fully funded) in the field of alpine plant ecology. Research will be conducted at Davos in the Swiss Alps.
The successful candidate will investigate the impacts of warming and elevated CO2 on plants, nutrient uptake and carbon cycling. Measurements include growth and phenology of trees and dwarf shrubs and analysis of above- and below-ground plant samples for stable isotopes. Results will be published in international peer-reviewed journals. We highly welcome development of independent ideas. Your profile: graduate degree in natural sciences, preferably ecology or biology, experience in experimental field work and statistical analyses (particularly in R or SPlus), ability to move in steep alpine terrain under sometimes harsh conditions, experience in lab work, fluent in English. You are able to work independently, have good organization skills, are motivated and initiative, and in addition stand out as a good communicator and team player. Our group is part of the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL and the Swiss Federal Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research in Davos. The position needs to be filled soon. Please send your complete CV as soon as possible and latest by 31 May 2007 with photo using reference number 477 to Ms. Madeleine Oberhaensli, WSL-SLF, Fluelastrasse 11, CH-7260 Davos Dorf. For further information please contact Dr. Christian Rixen, Tel. +41 (0)81 4170214, email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (additional electronic application welcome).
