Application Deadline: 20th December, 2010
Uppsala University, Sweden hereby declares the following position to be open for application:
PhD student position in Biology with specialization in Systematics
At the Department of Organism Biology, UU, Sweden.
Starting date: As agreed upon, preferably as soon as possible.
This PhD project is an interdisciplinary project, which aims at investigating pollination mechanisms in gymnosperms, mainly Ephedra (Gnetales), from an evolutionary perspective. Pollen transfer, pollen-ovule interactions, ovule defence, and their impact on evolution and species richness will be studied for species with biotic and abiotic pollination. The project includes research and training in physiological, morphological and molecular laboratory techniques, data analyses and presentation of results (scientific publications and oral presentations). Longer periods of field work and laboratory work outside of Sweden will probably be included. The PhD project is a part of Catarina Rydin’s research program, which focuses on phylogenetic and evolutionary patterns in extant and extinct seed plants (see for example, Rydin et al., 2002, 2010; Rydin & Friis 2010).
The ideal candidate should have a Master of Science in Biology (or similar), preferably with emphasis on plant systematics. Priority will be given to students who, in addition have taken courses in ecology and/or plant physiology and statistics at advanced undergraduate level. The project will require an independent and dedicated person, proficient in both written and spoken English. He/she should work well as part of a team but also independently. In filling this position the university aims to recruit the person who, in the combined evaluation of competence, skills and documented qualifications, is judged most suitable to carry out and develop the work-in-hand and to contribute to a positive development of the department.
The PhD-student position is a 4-year appointment and the candidate will primarily devote her/his time to own research studies. Other departmental work, such as educational or administrative can be part of the position (max 20 %). The applicant must be eligible for PhD studies at Uppsala University. Local guidelines at Uppsala University determine the salary levels.
The application should be written in English and should include a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, addresses and phone numbers of two reference persons and copies of the diploma and the master thesis (“examensarbete”). The letter of intent (no more than one page) should describe yourself, your scientific/educational background, and your interest in and competence for the position.
More information about the position can be obtained from Dr. Catarina Rydin, e-mail: catarina.rydin@ebc.uu.se, Phone. 018-471 27 70. Union representatives are Anders Grundström, Saco-rådet, Phone, 018-471 53 80 och Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, Phone, 018-471 19 96, Stefan Djurström, Seko, Phone, 018-471 33 15.
The application should be sent, preferably by e-mail to: registrator@uu.se, or by fax +46-18471 2000, or by mail to: Registrar´s Office, Uppsala University, Box 256, SE-751 05 UPPSALA, Sweden. In any correspondence please use the reference number UFV-PA 2010/3164. Application deadline on 20 December, 2010.
Source: http://www.personalavd.uu.se/ledigaplatser/3164PhD.html
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