The working group for Plant Ecology at the University of Tübingen is looking for a PhD student in Plant Evolutionary Ecology.
We are looking for an ecologist with excellent theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of plant ecology, with a focus on population ecology, population genetics and/or climate change biology. The candidate should hold a M.Sc., Diploma or similar degree in biology or a relatd subject. He/she should have a strong conceptual approach to ecological questions and a profound knowledge of biostatistics and experimental design. The project deals with the evolution of adaptive traits in a dryland annual plant species and is embedded in a priority program entitled 'Adaptomics' funded by the German Research Foundation. This programme investigates genetic and phenotypic variation within the Brassicaceae family. In this particular project, we will collaborate with molecular biologists (D. Weigel, MPI Tübingen) and population geneticists (C. Schlötterer, University of Vienna) with the aim of identifying, on a phenotypic and genetic level, patterns of selection on traits related to climatic conditions along a steep aridity gradient in Israel. The work includes extensive greenhouse studies in Germany and a large field experiment in Israel. The main working place is Tübingen, a lively and pretty university town in South-West Germany. Our working group is very international and excellent knowledge of English is neededto survive. The salary is based on the German public tariff E13 TV-L (65%) and includes social benefits. Please send applications including a letter of interest and CV, as well as names and addresses of at least three references to Katja Tielbörger ([email protected]), to whom also inquiries should be addressed. Deadline for applications is November 30, 2011 or until position is filled; starting date is January 1st.
