We have had unexpectedly great funding success and have a few positions open immediately. We are working on eutrophication, biogeochemistry, plankton ecology, aquatic C cycling, nutrient budgeting, benthos ecology, and a several other fun projects. If you are looking for a graduate opportunity in a great group in a wonderful department with a nationally ranked ecology program, send a statement of your interests, unofficial transcripts, unofficial GREs, and names and e-mails of four referees to John Downing (downing@iastate.edu). Google us as “Iowa limnology” (even though we work in lots of places) and “John Downing ecology”. Hurry up.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
M.S. Assistantship - Aquatic Ecology
An M.S. research assistantship is available in Alan Wilson’s lab ( http://www.wilsonlab.com ) at Auburn University (AU) to study basic and applied limnology/aquatic ecology. Current lab research projects revolve around understanding the ecological and genetic mechanisms mediating harmful cyanobacterial blooms and include an NSF-funded project focused on elucidating the ecosystem-level consequences of food-web evolution. Students in my lab are welcome to participate on existing projects but are strongly encouraged to develop their own thesis projects using a suite of approaches available at AU including field limnocorral and whole-pond experiments, large-scale lake surveys, and laboratory-based mechanistic studies. Travel opportunities to international scientific conferences, as well as field sites throughout the Southeast and Midwest are made available to all of my students.
The ideal candidate will be hard-working, enjoy teamwork, have a solid foundation in aquatic ecology, molecular biology, microbiology, or related fields, and have good grades (GPA > 3.2) and competitive GRE scores (quantitative and verbal above 50th percentile and writing of 4.0 or greater). Also, since outreach is an important component of my lab’s activities, prospective students motivated to educate others about the importance of protecting our natural resources are especially encouraged to apply. Moreover, the WilsonLab is committed to diversity in education and research and encourages the application of women and underrepresented minorities.
Starting dates are flexible, but preference will be given to students available by August 2009. Annual stipends of $16,115/year are accompanied by full tuition waivers and health insurance.
Interested students are encouraged to email (1) a letter of interest clearly describing how your scientific and professional interests mesh with ongoing lab projects, (2) contact information for three references (two professional and one personal), (3) unofficial copies of transcripts and GRE scores, and (4) a 2-page resume to Alan Wilson at wilson@auburn.edu by 1 June 2009 for full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
Questions? Contact…
Dr. Alan E. Wilson Assistant Professor
Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures Auburn University
203 Swingle Hall, Auburn, Alabama 36849
wilson@auburn.edu, 334.844.9321, http://www.wilsonlab.com
The ideal candidate will be hard-working, enjoy teamwork, have a solid foundation in aquatic ecology, molecular biology, microbiology, or related fields, and have good grades (GPA > 3.2) and competitive GRE scores (quantitative and verbal above 50th percentile and writing of 4.0 or greater). Also, since outreach is an important component of my lab’s activities, prospective students motivated to educate others about the importance of protecting our natural resources are especially encouraged to apply. Moreover, the WilsonLab is committed to diversity in education and research and encourages the application of women and underrepresented minorities.
Starting dates are flexible, but preference will be given to students available by August 2009. Annual stipends of $16,115/year are accompanied by full tuition waivers and health insurance.
Interested students are encouraged to email (1) a letter of interest clearly describing how your scientific and professional interests mesh with ongoing lab projects, (2) contact information for three references (two professional and one personal), (3) unofficial copies of transcripts and GRE scores, and (4) a 2-page resume to Alan Wilson at wilson@auburn.edu by 1 June 2009 for full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
Questions? Contact…
Dr. Alan E. Wilson Assistant Professor
Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures Auburn University
203 Swingle Hall, Auburn, Alabama 36849
wilson@auburn.edu, 334.844.9321, http://www.wilsonlab.com
Thursday, April 02, 2009
Medical/ Nursing JObs with King Fahd Military Medical Complex
Some of the job vacancies are as follows:
EMERGENCY MEDICINE CONSULTANT
ANAESTHESIA INTENSIVIST
CONS. NEURO SURGEON
INTERNIST/PULMONOLOGIST
REGISTRAR / ANAESTHESIA
CONS. NEPHROLOGIST
CONSULTANT RADIOLOGIST
REGISTRAR / ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
SR.COMPUTER TECHNICIAN
SR.REGISTRAR / CARDIAC SERVICES (Saudi)
CONSULTANT ORTHODONTIST
CONSULTANT NEONATOLOGIST
SENIOR / CARDIAC PERFUSIONIST
COMPUTER DOC.PROGRAMMER
To apply for any of these jobs, please visit their website here.
EMERGENCY MEDICINE CONSULTANT
ANAESTHESIA INTENSIVIST
CONS. NEURO SURGEON
INTERNIST/PULMONOLOGIST
REGISTRAR / ANAESTHESIA
CONS. NEPHROLOGIST
CONSULTANT RADIOLOGIST
REGISTRAR / ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
SR.COMPUTER TECHNICIAN
SR.REGISTRAR / CARDIAC SERVICES (Saudi)
CONSULTANT ORTHODONTIST
CONSULTANT NEONATOLOGIST
SENIOR / CARDIAC PERFUSIONIST
COMPUTER DOC.PROGRAMMER
To apply for any of these jobs, please visit their website here.
2 PhD Students (BMBF/EU Project MarinERA): (1) Impact of climate change on the adaptability of littoral fish species along latitudinal gradients and (
The Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research (AWI), in Bremerhaven, is a member of the Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren.
PhD students, within the BMBF/EU Project MarinERA
MarinERA (MarinERA) is a project funded by the ERA-Net Scheme of the EU FP6 (2004-2008). It is a partnership of the leading Marine RTD Funding Organisations in 13 European Member States (coordinated by IFREMER and managed by the Marine Board -ESF). The MarinERA project main objectives are to:
• Map European marine RTD programmes and specialised infrastructures, facilitating the creation of an internal market and quantifying the existing European marine research capacity.
• Facilitate the networking of Marine RTD funding agencies in the European Union, leading to a more cost effective and efficient use of Member State resources.
• Contribute to the development of a European marine research policy, by identifying future scientific challenges.
• Provide a basis for the sharing of available resources to address priority issues which are beyond the capacities of individual Member States.
Within this project, the division of Biosciences at the Alfred-Wegener-Institut for Polar- and Marine Research (AWI), Bremerhaven, Member of the Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft (HGF) is looking for two highly motivated
Ph.D. students (13/2 TVöD).
The positions are based in the Department Shelf Seas Systems Ecology at the Biological Station Helgoland on the Island of Helgoland (North Sea). The station provides excellent facilities for marine field- and laboratory research. We offer a highly dynamic working environment.
Position 1: Code 28/Bio-H
Background: The projects aims to analyse the impact of climate change on the adaptability and changes in the feeding behaviour of littoral fish populations at their northern and southern distribution limits (cold- and warm-adapted species). The climate-related distribution and adaptation patterns of fish key species in the littoral zones along the costs of Western Europe will be assessed Within the part project „Trophic Ecology“ changes in the trophic levels, the niche width and their adaptability to potential changes in prey spectra in relation to climate warming should be analysed along latitudinal gradients. The project will include extensive field studies as well as laboratory experiments on the adaptive potential of fish species and changes in the metabolic pathways under elevated temperature conditions.
Tasks: Within this project extensive field studies on the trophic ecology of key fish species along latitudinal gradients should be carried out (Western European shoreline from Portugal to Norway). In addition, laboratory experiments with different littoral fish species from different origin will be conducted. Based on stable isotope and fatty acid analyses the trophic position and the niche width of key fish species will be analysed. In addition, laboratory experiments will be conducted in order to analyse changes in fatty acid metabolisms and stable isotope fractionation under elevated temperature regimes.
Requirements: A profound knowledge in experimental ecology and fish taxonomy is required. Successful candidates have a diploma or master degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, marine science or fisheries science. We expect a strong interest in general ecological questions and great enthusiasm for scientific work. We also expect some experience in carrying out and analyzing ecological experiments including general statistics. Fluency in English is a must.
Request for more information should be addressed to: Dr. Nicole Aberle-Malzahn (Nicole.Aberle-Malzahn@awi.de; +49 4725 8193236) or Dr. Arne Malzahn (Arne.Malzahn@awi.de; +49 4725 8193236)
Position 2: Code 29/Bio-H
Background: The ecosystem North Sea has undergone severe change in the last decades, but we still know fairly little on the effect of global and regional change on the pelagic component of the ecosystem. Changes in the phytoplankton and the zooplankton at the base of the food web might have strong consequences for production of higher trophic levels. This project aims to elucidate the changes in interactions that have taken place in the pelagic ecosystem of the North Sea. To this end, several long-time series will be combined and analysed.
Tasks: Within this project the first task will be to collect the data available for the North Sea and store them in a common format and database. Some of these data will need to be quality controlled, before they can be used for analysis. Using state-of-the-art analytical techniques the successful candidate will then concentrate on the changes that have taken place in the phytoplankton-zooplankton interface.
Requirements: Successful candidates have a diploma or master degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, marine science or statistics. We require a strong background in the quantitative analysis of complex interactions. We further expect a strong interest in general ecological questions and great enthusiasm for scientific work. Fluency in English is a must.
Requests for more information should be addressed to: Prof. Dr. Maarten Boersma (maarten.boersma@awi.de; +49 4725 8193350) or Dr. Arne Malzahn (Arne.Malzahn@awi.de; +49 4725 8193236)
For both positions:
The positions are open from May 1st 2009, restricted to 3 years and should lead to a successful dissertation.
Severely disabled applicants with essentially identical technical and personal suitability will be preferentially selected, please see our notification on our homepage under job offers/jobs.
AWI supports balanced work-life career development via a variety of alternatives.
Applications, including the usual documents, by April 10th 2009 under reference number to: Alfred-Wegener-Institut for Polar- and Marine Research, Personal Department, Postfach 12 01 61, 27515 Bremerhaven (http://www.awi.de).
PhD students, within the BMBF/EU Project MarinERA
MarinERA (MarinERA) is a project funded by the ERA-Net Scheme of the EU FP6 (2004-2008). It is a partnership of the leading Marine RTD Funding Organisations in 13 European Member States (coordinated by IFREMER and managed by the Marine Board -ESF). The MarinERA project main objectives are to:
• Map European marine RTD programmes and specialised infrastructures, facilitating the creation of an internal market and quantifying the existing European marine research capacity.
• Facilitate the networking of Marine RTD funding agencies in the European Union, leading to a more cost effective and efficient use of Member State resources.
• Contribute to the development of a European marine research policy, by identifying future scientific challenges.
• Provide a basis for the sharing of available resources to address priority issues which are beyond the capacities of individual Member States.
Within this project, the division of Biosciences at the Alfred-Wegener-Institut for Polar- and Marine Research (AWI), Bremerhaven, Member of the Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft (HGF) is looking for two highly motivated
Ph.D. students (13/2 TVöD).
The positions are based in the Department Shelf Seas Systems Ecology at the Biological Station Helgoland on the Island of Helgoland (North Sea). The station provides excellent facilities for marine field- and laboratory research. We offer a highly dynamic working environment.
Position 1: Code 28/Bio-H
Background: The projects aims to analyse the impact of climate change on the adaptability and changes in the feeding behaviour of littoral fish populations at their northern and southern distribution limits (cold- and warm-adapted species). The climate-related distribution and adaptation patterns of fish key species in the littoral zones along the costs of Western Europe will be assessed Within the part project „Trophic Ecology“ changes in the trophic levels, the niche width and their adaptability to potential changes in prey spectra in relation to climate warming should be analysed along latitudinal gradients. The project will include extensive field studies as well as laboratory experiments on the adaptive potential of fish species and changes in the metabolic pathways under elevated temperature conditions.
Tasks: Within this project extensive field studies on the trophic ecology of key fish species along latitudinal gradients should be carried out (Western European shoreline from Portugal to Norway). In addition, laboratory experiments with different littoral fish species from different origin will be conducted. Based on stable isotope and fatty acid analyses the trophic position and the niche width of key fish species will be analysed. In addition, laboratory experiments will be conducted in order to analyse changes in fatty acid metabolisms and stable isotope fractionation under elevated temperature regimes.
Requirements: A profound knowledge in experimental ecology and fish taxonomy is required. Successful candidates have a diploma or master degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, marine science or fisheries science. We expect a strong interest in general ecological questions and great enthusiasm for scientific work. We also expect some experience in carrying out and analyzing ecological experiments including general statistics. Fluency in English is a must.
Request for more information should be addressed to: Dr. Nicole Aberle-Malzahn (Nicole.Aberle-Malzahn@awi.de; +49 4725 8193236) or Dr. Arne Malzahn (Arne.Malzahn@awi.de; +49 4725 8193236)
Position 2: Code 29/Bio-H
Background: The ecosystem North Sea has undergone severe change in the last decades, but we still know fairly little on the effect of global and regional change on the pelagic component of the ecosystem. Changes in the phytoplankton and the zooplankton at the base of the food web might have strong consequences for production of higher trophic levels. This project aims to elucidate the changes in interactions that have taken place in the pelagic ecosystem of the North Sea. To this end, several long-time series will be combined and analysed.
Tasks: Within this project the first task will be to collect the data available for the North Sea and store them in a common format and database. Some of these data will need to be quality controlled, before they can be used for analysis. Using state-of-the-art analytical techniques the successful candidate will then concentrate on the changes that have taken place in the phytoplankton-zooplankton interface.
Requirements: Successful candidates have a diploma or master degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, marine science or statistics. We require a strong background in the quantitative analysis of complex interactions. We further expect a strong interest in general ecological questions and great enthusiasm for scientific work. Fluency in English is a must.
Requests for more information should be addressed to: Prof. Dr. Maarten Boersma (maarten.boersma@awi.de; +49 4725 8193350) or Dr. Arne Malzahn (Arne.Malzahn@awi.de; +49 4725 8193236)
For both positions:
The positions are open from May 1st 2009, restricted to 3 years and should lead to a successful dissertation.
Severely disabled applicants with essentially identical technical and personal suitability will be preferentially selected, please see our notification on our homepage under job offers/jobs.
AWI supports balanced work-life career development via a variety of alternatives.
Applications, including the usual documents, by April 10th 2009 under reference number to: Alfred-Wegener-Institut for Polar- and Marine Research, Personal Department, Postfach 12 01 61, 27515 Bremerhaven (http://www.awi.de).
2 PhD Students in Ecological Stoichiometry
In a joint project, the plankton ecology groups of the ICBM at the University of Oldenburg and the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) are hiring
2 PhD students
in a DFG-funded project ”Ecological stoichiometry of aquatic food webs (ELSER)”. The positions are open from May 1st 2009. The positions are restricted to 3 years (salary according to TVL E-13 50%) and should lead to a successful dissertation.
Both candidates will work closely together on experiments and meta-analyses, but will have their own profile. One candidate (Position A) will focus on experiments elucidating the role of producer and consumer diversity on nutrient dynamics and resource ratios. Position A is situated within the Plankton Ecology Group (www.icbm.de/planktologie) of Prof. Hillebrand in Wilhelmshaven/Germany. Position B will experimentally focus on the ability of consumers to select for food quality. Position B is located at the Plankton Ecology Group of Prof Boersma at the Biological Station on the Island of Helgoland.
We offer positions within dynamic and active groups working on current topics in plankton ecology, in particular ecological stoichiometry. State-of-the-art experimental and analytical infrastructure allows properly addressing general ecological questions. We are searching for highly motivated candidates having an excellent diploma or master degree in biology, ecology, environmental science or marine science. We expect a strong interest in general ecological questions and great enthusiasm for scientific work. We also expect some experience in the conduction and analysis of ecological experiments including general statistics. We require very good mastering of English reading and writing.
Applications should be handed in until April 18th, 2009 including a letter of motivation, CV and list of publications/presentations. Persons interested in Position A should send their application to Prof. Dr. Helmut Hillebrand, Carl-von-Ossietzky University Oldenburg, ICBM-Terramare, Schleusenstrasse 1, 26382 Wilhelmshaven (contact hillebrand@icbm.de for more information). Persons who are interested in Position B should send their application to Alfred-Wegener-Institute for Polar- and Marine Research, Personal Department, Postbox 12 01 61, 27515 Bremerhaven using the reference number 27/Bio-H (contact Arne.Malzahn@awi.de)
2 PhD students
in a DFG-funded project ”Ecological stoichiometry of aquatic food webs (ELSER)”. The positions are open from May 1st 2009. The positions are restricted to 3 years (salary according to TVL E-13 50%) and should lead to a successful dissertation.
Both candidates will work closely together on experiments and meta-analyses, but will have their own profile. One candidate (Position A) will focus on experiments elucidating the role of producer and consumer diversity on nutrient dynamics and resource ratios. Position A is situated within the Plankton Ecology Group (www.icbm.de/planktologie) of Prof. Hillebrand in Wilhelmshaven/Germany. Position B will experimentally focus on the ability of consumers to select for food quality. Position B is located at the Plankton Ecology Group of Prof Boersma at the Biological Station on the Island of Helgoland.
We offer positions within dynamic and active groups working on current topics in plankton ecology, in particular ecological stoichiometry. State-of-the-art experimental and analytical infrastructure allows properly addressing general ecological questions. We are searching for highly motivated candidates having an excellent diploma or master degree in biology, ecology, environmental science or marine science. We expect a strong interest in general ecological questions and great enthusiasm for scientific work. We also expect some experience in the conduction and analysis of ecological experiments including general statistics. We require very good mastering of English reading and writing.
Applications should be handed in until April 18th, 2009 including a letter of motivation, CV and list of publications/presentations. Persons interested in Position A should send their application to Prof. Dr. Helmut Hillebrand, Carl-von-Ossietzky University Oldenburg, ICBM-Terramare, Schleusenstrasse 1, 26382 Wilhelmshaven (contact hillebrand@icbm.de for more information). Persons who are interested in Position B should send their application to Alfred-Wegener-Institute for Polar- and Marine Research, Personal Department, Postbox 12 01 61, 27515 Bremerhaven using the reference number 27/Bio-H (contact Arne.Malzahn@awi.de)
PhD Study the transport mechanisms of soil bacterial membrane lipids to the ocean in diverse river systems
The NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research is an independent research institute associated with the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO). NIOZ was founded in 1876 and is one of the oldest major European Oceanographic institutions. Its mission is to pursue curiosity-driven multidisciplinary marine research in coastal and shelf seas as well as in the open ocean through close co-operation between physicists, chemists, geologists and biologists.
The Department of Marine Organic Biogeochemistry (BGC; department chair Prof. Dr. J.S. Sinninghe Damsté) performs research on microbial processes in the marine environment, palaeoceanography and the evolution of marine organisms and is composed of ca. 30 people.
We have a vacancy for a
PhD student (m/f)
Study the transport mechanisms of soil bacterial membrane lipids to the ocean in diverse river systems, such as the Amazon and the Rio de la Plata (South America)
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with an Msc in Environmental, Bio- or Geosciences.
Job description:
Paleotemperature reconstructions are of utmost importance for understanding the underlying mechanisms of past climate changes. Continental temperature reconstructions, however, are hampered by a lack of quantitative temperature proxies. Recently, the BGC group at NIOZ developed a new continental temperature proxy (MBT/CBT index), which is based on the distribution of membrane lipids of soil bacteria. These lipids are transported from land to the ocean by rivers and deposited in marine sediments. The PhD project is part of the “PACEMAKER” project, recently funded by an ERC Advanced Grant. The task of the PhD student in this project is to study the transport mechanisms of soil bacterial membrane lipids to the ocean in diverse river systems, such as the Amazon and the Rio de la Plata (South America). The appointed PhD student will participate in a cruise planned in 2010 off Rio de la Plata (SW Atlantic) and in various land field trips to collect marine sediments, soils, and river water samples.
Further information can be obtained from Prof. Dr. Jaap Sinninghe Damsté (jaap.damste@nioz.nl, +31 222 369550) or Dr. Jung-Hyun Kim (jhkim@nioz.nl, +31 222 369567).
We offer a PhD position for 4 years. We offer a pension scheme, a health insurance allowance, a yearly 8% vacation allowance, year-end bonus and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the Research Institutes.
Applications. Applicants should sent an application letter, CV with reference list, and a statement of research interest to the HRM Department, attended to ms. J. Evers, NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, P.O. Box 59, 1790 AB Den Burg, Texel, The Netherlands or email to: jobs@nioz.nl
Closing date: April 15th 2009 or until a qualified candidate is identified.
The Department of Marine Organic Biogeochemistry (BGC; department chair Prof. Dr. J.S. Sinninghe Damsté) performs research on microbial processes in the marine environment, palaeoceanography and the evolution of marine organisms and is composed of ca. 30 people.
We have a vacancy for a
PhD student (m/f)
Study the transport mechanisms of soil bacterial membrane lipids to the ocean in diverse river systems, such as the Amazon and the Rio de la Plata (South America)
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with an Msc in Environmental, Bio- or Geosciences.
Job description:
Paleotemperature reconstructions are of utmost importance for understanding the underlying mechanisms of past climate changes. Continental temperature reconstructions, however, are hampered by a lack of quantitative temperature proxies. Recently, the BGC group at NIOZ developed a new continental temperature proxy (MBT/CBT index), which is based on the distribution of membrane lipids of soil bacteria. These lipids are transported from land to the ocean by rivers and deposited in marine sediments. The PhD project is part of the “PACEMAKER” project, recently funded by an ERC Advanced Grant. The task of the PhD student in this project is to study the transport mechanisms of soil bacterial membrane lipids to the ocean in diverse river systems, such as the Amazon and the Rio de la Plata (South America). The appointed PhD student will participate in a cruise planned in 2010 off Rio de la Plata (SW Atlantic) and in various land field trips to collect marine sediments, soils, and river water samples.
Further information can be obtained from Prof. Dr. Jaap Sinninghe Damsté (jaap.damste@nioz.nl, +31 222 369550) or Dr. Jung-Hyun Kim (jhkim@nioz.nl, +31 222 369567).
We offer a PhD position for 4 years. We offer a pension scheme, a health insurance allowance, a yearly 8% vacation allowance, year-end bonus and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the Research Institutes.
Applications. Applicants should sent an application letter, CV with reference list, and a statement of research interest to the HRM Department, attended to ms. J. Evers, NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, P.O. Box 59, 1790 AB Den Burg, Texel, The Netherlands or email to: jobs@nioz.nl
Closing date: April 15th 2009 or until a qualified candidate is identified.
PhD Phosphorus dynamics and benthic photosynthesis
The NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research is an independent research institute associated with the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO). NIOZ was founded in 1876 and is one of the oldest major European Oceanographic institutions. Its mission is to pursue curiosity-driven multidisciplinary marine research in coastal and shelf seas as well as in the open ocean through close co-operation between physicists, chemists, geologists and biologists.
The Department of Marine Geology (GEO) performs research on marine geochemistry, sedimentology, and palaeoceanography and is composed of ca. 20 people.
We have a vacancy for a
PhD student (m/f)
Phosphorus dynamics and benthic photosynthesis
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a MSc in Bio- or Geosciences with an interest in numerical modelling.
Job description. Within the Sea and Coast Programme of the Dutch funding agency NWO, the NIOZ and the Netherlands Institute for Ecology (NIOO-CEME) will conduct a study on phosphorus (P) as a limiting factor for primary production in the western Wadden Sea, coordinated by Dr. J. Kromkamp (NIOO). The sediment is a large repository for phosphorus and considered an important P-source for primary production. Previous studies indicate that benthic phototrophic communities modulate sediment P-release directly via selective uptake, or indirectly by changing the chemistry of surficial sediments as a consequence of their metabolic activity. The (re-)distribution of phosphorus between the water column and sediment is hypothesized to control the productivity and species composition of both microphytobenthos and phytoplankton communities. As a consequence it may direct the carbon and energy flows and structure the foodweb in the western Wadden Sea from the very basis. Applying geochemical approaches during field surveys, the candidate will assess the contribution of sediment-P in supporting benthic and pelagic primary production. In addition, the candidate will develop a dynamic biogeochemical model, focusing on the dynamics of water-nutrient exchange and the modulating role of microphytobenthos populations.
Further information on the project and the position can be obtained from Dr. Eric Epping (NIOZ, eric.epping@nioz.nl, +31 (0)222 369444) or Dr. Karline Soetaert (NIOO, k.soetaert@nioo.knaw.nl, +31 (0)113 577 487).
We offer a PhD position for 4 years. This includes a pension scheme, a health insurance allowance, a yearly 8% vacation allowance, year-end bonus and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the Research Institutes.
Applications. Applicants should send an application letter, a CV with reference list, and a statement of research interest to the HRM Department, attended to ms. J. Evers, NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, P.O. Box 59, 1790 AB Den Burg, Texel, The Netherlands or email to: jobs@nioz.nl
Closing date: April 15th 2009 or until a qualified candidate is identified.
The Department of Marine Geology (GEO) performs research on marine geochemistry, sedimentology, and palaeoceanography and is composed of ca. 20 people.
We have a vacancy for a
PhD student (m/f)
Phosphorus dynamics and benthic photosynthesis
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a MSc in Bio- or Geosciences with an interest in numerical modelling.
Job description. Within the Sea and Coast Programme of the Dutch funding agency NWO, the NIOZ and the Netherlands Institute for Ecology (NIOO-CEME) will conduct a study on phosphorus (P) as a limiting factor for primary production in the western Wadden Sea, coordinated by Dr. J. Kromkamp (NIOO). The sediment is a large repository for phosphorus and considered an important P-source for primary production. Previous studies indicate that benthic phototrophic communities modulate sediment P-release directly via selective uptake, or indirectly by changing the chemistry of surficial sediments as a consequence of their metabolic activity. The (re-)distribution of phosphorus between the water column and sediment is hypothesized to control the productivity and species composition of both microphytobenthos and phytoplankton communities. As a consequence it may direct the carbon and energy flows and structure the foodweb in the western Wadden Sea from the very basis. Applying geochemical approaches during field surveys, the candidate will assess the contribution of sediment-P in supporting benthic and pelagic primary production. In addition, the candidate will develop a dynamic biogeochemical model, focusing on the dynamics of water-nutrient exchange and the modulating role of microphytobenthos populations.
Further information on the project and the position can be obtained from Dr. Eric Epping (NIOZ, eric.epping@nioz.nl, +31 (0)222 369444) or Dr. Karline Soetaert (NIOO, k.soetaert@nioo.knaw.nl, +31 (0)113 577 487).
We offer a PhD position for 4 years. This includes a pension scheme, a health insurance allowance, a yearly 8% vacation allowance, year-end bonus and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the Research Institutes.
Applications. Applicants should send an application letter, a CV with reference list, and a statement of research interest to the HRM Department, attended to ms. J. Evers, NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, P.O. Box 59, 1790 AB Den Burg, Texel, The Netherlands or email to: jobs@nioz.nl
Closing date: April 15th 2009 or until a qualified candidate is identified.
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