PhD position in the group of Plant Ecology and Systematics at the
Department of Biology, University of Kaiserslautern, available
We invite applications for a 3-year PhD position (E13, 50%) in a
research project about the diversity, ecology, and role of pro- and
eukaryotic algae in terrestrial ecosystems of Antarctic and Arctic regions.
The successful applicant will hold an MSc-degree or equivalent in
Biology and have an interest and, preferably, experience in phycology,
plant ecophysiology, and ecology. Further requirements include an
analytical and critical mindset, the ability to work independently in
primitive polar field conditions, good English writing skills and a
willingness to learn German.
The research will include ecological methods to determine the
contribution of photoautotrophic micro-ecosystems to the carbon and
nitrogen balance of larger ecosystems, but also the methodology to
identify biodiversity with classical and molecular methods.
We expect fundamental knowledge on:
- pro- and eukaryotic algae
- determination of photosynthetic carbon-dioxide fixation
- determination of vegetation patterns and biomass
as well as the
- preparedness to take part in Antarctic and Arctic field expeditions
- a by far above-average enthusiasm for the research field and the
demand to contribute novel aspects on the role of
mirco-organismic-associations to ecosystem context.
Closing date: April 17, 2009, or when the position is filled.
Starting date: May 15, 2009, or July 15, 2009.
Prof. Dr. Burkhard Büdel
Plant Ecology and Systematics, Department of Biology,
TU Kaiserlautern
Erwin-Schrödinger-Strasse Bau 13
D-67663 Kaiserslautern, Germany
email: [email protected]
