Within the newly established Junior Research Group (JRG) A1‚Ocean acidification’, embedded into the Excellence Cluster ‚The Future Ocean’ (www.future-ocean.de) at Kiel University / IfM-GEOMAR, we are seeking 2 highly motivated PhD students to study the effects of ocean acidification on ecophysiology and gene expression patterns in marine invertebrates (sea urchins, mussels, cephalopods). Ideal candidates will be creative, enthusiastic, and have exceptional problem solving abilities. Superior communication skills are essential. Candidates should have a degree (BSc honors, MSc or equivalent) in the biological / medical sciences. While a background in marine biology is a plus, it certainly is not a requirement.
Expertise in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:
- molecular biological techniques (e.g. RNA extraction, cDNA library construction, real time PCR, microarrays, SSH, in situ hybridization) and bioinformatics
- marine invertebrate larvae culture and maintenance, especially of echinoderms and molluscs
- biochemistry and physiology of ion transport processes
- acid – base physiology
PhD projects will be designed to match existing strengths and career preferences of the successful candidates. However, a strong study focus will be placed on pH and ion regulation processes, especially during embryonic and larval development of our model species. In close collaboration with the Centre for Molecular Biosciences (ZMB), next generation sequencing techniques and high – throughput real time PCR techniques are available to study stress induced gene expression. Such studies will lead the way to develop new concepts on what mechanisms define sensitivity to ocean acidification.
Successful candidates will also become members of the Integrated School of Ocean Sciences (ISOS) PhD program (www.isos.uni-kiel.de). Salaries are based on the German TV-L system and are roughly comparable to US American / Canadian PhD student salaries.
Kiel is located in one of the most attractive areas of Germany, directly on the shores of the Baltic Sea, with easy access to beautiful beaches and ferry connections to Norway, Sweden and Denmark. The city is famous for its sailing & maritime culture, moderate climate and high standard of life.
The Leibniz Institute of Marine Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and encourages female scientists and scientists with disabilities to apply. Applications of handicapped persons will be preferentially treated when all other qualifications are equal.
Your application should be sent to the following address, using the keyword "PhD in Ecophysiology", deadline is November 15th 2007, start dates may be 01.01.2008 or later. Both posts are funded for 3 years.
Applications should be emailed as a pdf – file to fmelzner@ifm-geomar.de
Informal enquiries on research perspectives (and Kiel as a place to be) can be directed to Dr. Frank Melzner, JRG A1, IfM-Geomar; (fmelzner@ifm-geomar.de).
Expertise in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:
- molecular biological techniques (e.g. RNA extraction, cDNA library construction, real time PCR, microarrays, SSH, in situ hybridization) and bioinformatics
- marine invertebrate larvae culture and maintenance, especially of echinoderms and molluscs
- biochemistry and physiology of ion transport processes
- acid – base physiology
PhD projects will be designed to match existing strengths and career preferences of the successful candidates. However, a strong study focus will be placed on pH and ion regulation processes, especially during embryonic and larval development of our model species. In close collaboration with the Centre for Molecular Biosciences (ZMB), next generation sequencing techniques and high – throughput real time PCR techniques are available to study stress induced gene expression. Such studies will lead the way to develop new concepts on what mechanisms define sensitivity to ocean acidification.
Successful candidates will also become members of the Integrated School of Ocean Sciences (ISOS) PhD program (www.isos.uni-kiel.de). Salaries are based on the German TV-L system and are roughly comparable to US American / Canadian PhD student salaries.
Kiel is located in one of the most attractive areas of Germany, directly on the shores of the Baltic Sea, with easy access to beautiful beaches and ferry connections to Norway, Sweden and Denmark. The city is famous for its sailing & maritime culture, moderate climate and high standard of life.
The Leibniz Institute of Marine Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and encourages female scientists and scientists with disabilities to apply. Applications of handicapped persons will be preferentially treated when all other qualifications are equal.
Your application should be sent to the following address, using the keyword "PhD in Ecophysiology", deadline is November 15th 2007, start dates may be 01.01.2008 or later. Both posts are funded for 3 years.
Applications should be emailed as a pdf – file to fmelzner@ifm-geomar.de
Informal enquiries on research perspectives (and Kiel as a place to be) can be directed to Dr. Frank Melzner, JRG A1, IfM-Geomar; (fmelzner@ifm-geomar.de).
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