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Morrison73
Junior Member
Italy
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 Posted - 29/01/2007 : 15:59:36
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PhD-Position
The Leibniz-Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (IZW) is one of eight
research institutes forming the Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V. and member of
the Leibniz-Gemeinschaft. They are jointly funded by the German federal and
state governments.
The research group "Evolutionary Genetics" offers (beginning 01. Mach
2007) a PhD-Position on the 'Genetic variability and immune status of
African carnivores'
Scientific goals are expression analyses of immune genes (MHC) as well as
investigations of the effects of diverse extrinsic factors on the immune
system of large African carnivores. The main part of the project consists of
lab work, but occasionally field work with carnivores in Africa might also
be required. The applicant will be part of an interdisciplinary team
consisting of biologists, veterinarians, and technical assistants.
An applicant should have a Diploma or Masters degree in Biology. We expect
candidates to have a strong background in immunogenetics, evolutionary
biology and behavioural ecology. We seek a highly motivated and
scientifically creative graduate student with a good literature overview in
this field, ability to work independently, team work abilities, social and
organisational skills, and good skills in English language (speaking and
writing). Methods employed in the lab will include RNA-extraction,
quantitative real-time PCR, expression analyses, cloning, sequencing) as
well as techniques in immunology and cell biology.
The position is limited to two years. The IZW is an equal opportunity
employer. Applications from women are strongly encouraged. Preference will
be given to disabled applicants with the same qualifications.
For further information please contact
PD Dr. Simone Sommer
+ 49 30/5168-315 or sommer@izw-berlin.de
PD Dr. Volker Stefanski
+ 49 30/5168-214 or stefanski@izw-berlin.de
+ <mailto:stefanski@izw-berlin.de>
Applicants should submit a letter explaining their interests in and
particular skills for this position, a CV including candidate's photo, a
summary of their Diploma or Master Thesis, two letters of recommendation and
publication list (if available) preferentially before 01.02.2007. We will
consider applications until the position is filled. Please cite reference
02/2007.
Application should be sent to:
Leibniz-Institut f?r Zoo- und Wildtierforschung im Forschungsverbund Berlin
e. V.
z. Hd. Frau Wagner
Postfach 60 11 03
10252 Berlin
"Sommer, Simone" <SOMMER@izw-berlin.de>
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We are looking for field assistants to participate in behavioural ecology and conservation projects between April and June 2007 at the Research
Station Petite Camargue Alsacienne in France (www.camargue.unibas.ch).
Three positions are available in an international field project on
communication and behavioural ecology in nightingales (Luscinia
megarhynchos). Since 1997, we are investigating the functions of singing as well as patterns of territory settlement, pairing success and extra-pair paternity in a study population of about 200 territorial males. The project is run by Dr. Valentin Amrhein (University of Basel, Switzerland), Dr. Marc
Naguib and Rouven Schmidt (both at the University of Bielefeld, Germany).
To investigate vocal communication strategies of nightingales, we record songs (including nocturnal song) and conduct playback experiments.
The field assistants will also participate in a radio telemetry study, systematically survey territory settlement and singing activity, and help capturing and
banding the birds.
One additional position is available in a conservation project aiming to re-introduce European swamp turtles (Emys orbicularis) in the northern part
of Alsace. The work will include caring for the about 80 swamp turtles living in the station's outdoor enclosures, observing breeding behaviour,
and locating nests.
The field site is situated at the Petite Camargue Alsacienne in France,about 10 km north of Basel (Switzerland). We cannot cover travel expenses, but we offer free accommodation and use of the infrastructure at the research station. Field assistants will receive 400 Euros to cover living
expenses.
Field assistants are expected to stay for the entire field season from the beginning of April to the end of May 2007 (for the swamp turtle project: mid May to end of June).
Field work will be demanding and will be conducted during the day and at night. Field assistants are expected to work on their
own at night and thus should love working in dark and lonesome places only accompanied by singing nightingales and egg-laying swamp turtles.
The language at the station will be English, but in the swamp turtle project some knowledge of French or German will be helpful. The positions will be filled as soon as possible. Please send applications in English (letter of
motivation, two references and curriculum vitae) to the following address:
pca.recherche@orange.fr
Ciao a presto!
Alfredo
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