PhD Graduate Teaching Assistant (PhD Studentship) position supervised by
Drs Manuela Gonzalez Suarez and Tom Oliver is available at the
University of Reading (Reading, UK).
The project seeks to develop functional trait-based approaches from the
individual through to the community level. The student will work on
linked projects with another PhD student in a dynamic and cohesive
research group and, through a combination of experimentation and
theoretical analysis, will investigate how intraspecific variability in
functional traits affects population dynamics and ecosystem processes.
This project will largely focus on insect population dynamics using a
combination of controlled experiments on pest species, such as the rice
weevil, and/or species used as biocontrol of invasive plants in the UK,
as well as macroecological approaches in order to understand the
importance of intraspecific variability for population dynamics and
ecosystem processes.
An exciting aspect of this position is its potential for subsequent
integration in the larger project (with the other studentship being
offered). One important component will be a joint manipulative
experiment investigating the effects of intraspecific variability across
trophic levels (soils-plantsherbivores-predators). In addition, the
research group will work together to develop conceptual and theoretical
models on the effects of intraspecific variability on ecosystem processes.
The PhD Graduate Teaching Assistant will be fully funded for *four
years* with _75% time devoted to research and 25% to the teaching_ of
BSc/MSc students. We seek highly numerate and motivated candidates with
a strong ecology background and a BSc or equivalent degree in a relevant
subject. The position offers an excellent opportunity for further
training in a range of field based and analytical skills highly sought
after by employers, as well as developing excellent communication and
teaching skills. *Women are particularly encourage to apply.*
The University of Reading is in the top 1% of the universities
worldwide. Reading is a nice very liveable city located only 30 minutes
away from London.
For more information and to apply:
https://www.reading.ac.uk/15/about/jobs/about-job-details.aspx?vacancy_id=348103AaGx
For additional inquires contact: Manuela Gonzalez Suarez
([email protected])
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I have never let my schooling interfere with my education – Mark Twain
Manuela González Suárez, Ph.D.
Lecturer, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology,
School of Biological Sciences, Harborne Building,
University of Reading, Whiteknights,
Reading, RG6 6AS, UK
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