IGB invites applications for a PhD Position in Theoretical Aquatic Ecology
https://karriere-igb.softgarden.io/job/609601/PhD-Position-in-Theoretical-Aquatic-Ecology The PhD Student will develop community models to investigate the importance of alternative pathways in aquatic communities for energy flow to higher trophic levels dependent on environmental conditions and the influence of food-web structure on dynamic properties. Based on the analysis of long-term data, the project aims to identify major alternative energy pathways in freshwater communities and to gain insight into how their relative importance is influenced by a range of environmental factors. Special emphasis is put on the interrelation between the microbial loop and grazing food chain in different environmental scenarios, influenced by light, DOC and nutrient availability. For further information, please contact Sabine Wollrab ([email protected]) Competitive applicants will hold an M.Sc. in biomathematics, biology, mathematics or a related field. They have excellent modelling skills and a keen interest in community ecology. Funding for the position is available for three years. Salary is according to the German Public Service (TVöD) (PhD student: 65% position). The position will be based at IGB’s Department of Experimental Limnology on Lake Stechlin, 80 km north of Berlin. In keeping with the institute’s policy on gender equity, female applicants are particularly encouraged to apply. Disabled people with identical qualifications will be favoured. Please upload your complete application (CV, motivation letter, statement of research interests, copies of qualification documents, list of published or submitted papers, contact details of 2 references) via IGB’s online-job-market at http://www.igb-berlin.de/job-offers.html (button “Apply online”). The position will remain open until filled. However, for full consideration, applications should be received by 15 November 2016. --- Leibniz-Institut für Gewässerökologie und Binnenfischerei (IGB) Department of Experimental Limnology Alte Fischerhütte 2, 16775 Stechlin, Germany
