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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

PhD study in environmental fluid dynamics

The Faculty 7: Natural and Environmental Sciences invites applications for a PhD position (part time 75%) at the Institute for Environmental Sciences at the Campus Landau/Pfalz, Germany.
The appointment is for 3 years and salary will be according to 75% of the German public service salary scale TV-L 13.

Topic: The PhD study investigates fluid mixing and transport around swimming zooplankton organisms using particle image velocimetry and laser-induced fluorescence techniques. The candidate is expected to develop, conduct and to analyze laboratory experiments and to publish the results. The study is funded by the German Research Foundation. As a member of the environmental physics group, the PhD candidate will have access to state of the art instrumentation and will work within the young and interdisciplinary team of researchers at the Institute for Environmental Sciences.

Requirements: The successful candidate holds a degree (M.Sc, M.Eng, Diploma) in a relevant field (e.g., physics, environmental engineering, or biology), has a strong background in fluid mechanics, and is fluent in English language. She/he is interest in interdisciplinary research at the interface between hydromechanics and aquatic ecology/zoology, has the necessary practical skills and creativity for developing experimental designs and corresponding analyses techniques.
Please contact Prof. Dr. A. Lorke (lorke@uni-landau.de) for further information.

It is the policy of the University Koblenz-Landau to increase the percentage of female employees. If equally qualified, preference will be given to female applicants. Disabled candidates are given priority, if equally qualified. International candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Applications should include a letter of motivation and a complete curriculum vitae. Please send your application before 13 February 2011 using the reference number Ld. 45/2010 to the following address: Andreas Lorke, Universität Koblenz-Landau, Institut für Umweltwissenschaften, Fortstraße 7, D-76829 Landau, Germany.

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