The Department of Plant Ecology and Ecosystem Research at the Georg-August-Universitaet Goettingen, Germany (http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/71395.html), is looking to fill the position of a PhD Student. The position is funded for three years and should be filled as soon as possible. Salary: Pay grade 50 % TV-L 13 (~1100 €/month, full benefits). *Project description:* The PhD project will investigate to what extent the productivity of temperate forests is limited by P shortage. A four-factorial experiment will be established to predict the P nutrition of European beech with continued high atmospheric N deposition and decreased summer precipitation under global change. This experimental analysis in highly controllable climate chambers will be combined with field investigations in beech forests across a natural precipitation gradient in North Germany. Our partner project in Israel will mirror these investigations for Palestine oak stands. Modern methods will be part of the research, e.g., in situ root exudate collection, analyses of extracellular enzyme activities, and radioisotope labeling. Extended stays at and a vivid exchange with our partner project in Israel is intended. *Requirements:* The successful candidate will hold a highly qualified master or diploma degree in biology, forestry, environmental sciences, geosciences, or a related discipline. Candidates with laboratory research experience in biogeochemistry and experience with (radio)isotopic labeling are preferred. Fieldwork experience in ecological sciences is desirable. We are looking for an outstanding candidate, who is highly motivated, team orientated and willing to work precisely. Advanced command of English is required; willingness to acquire at least some basic German is desirable. The University of Goettingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as they are underrepresented in this field. Disabled persons with equivalent aptitude will be favored. *Application:* Please send your application including a letter of motivation, research experience, CV, and (if available) copies of publications by January 31, 2014, to Georg-August-Universitaet Goettingen, Department of Plant Ecology and Ecosystem Research, “Phosphorus”, Dr. I.C. Meier, Untere Karspuele 2, 37073 Goettingen, Germany, or by e-mail to imeier1(at)uni-goettingen.de. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. I.C. Meier, phone: +49-551-39-5712, email: imeier1(at)uni-goettingen.de. For interested parties in the Israeli partner PhD position please contact Dr. S. Rachmilevitch, phone: +972-8-6563435, email: rshimon(at)bgu.ac.il
