Description: The positions are funded to work on the population
structure and functional aspects of host-microbiome interactions in Daphnia.We are looking for highly motivated candidates with an interest in evolutionary
and microbial genomics, metagenomics and microbiota community structure. A
background in any of the following fields is desired: microbiology, bio-informatics,
population genetics, experimental evolutionary ecology, metagenomics and
evolutionary genomics.
Time Period: 3 years with a 1 year trial period.
Language: English.
Starting dates : April 2011.
Applications: Please send your application by E-mail to Dieter Ebert (
dieter.ebert@unibas.ch).
Applications should include a single pdf-file containing CV, a list of publications
and a 1 page description of your research interests and motivation. Please give
names and email addresses of two persons who are willing to write a letter of
recommendation.
Contact : Prof. Dr. Dieter Ebert,University of Basel,Zoologisches Institut,
Vesalgasse 1,CH-4051 Basel, Switzerland,Email:
dieter.ebert@unibas.ch
Phone: +41-(0)61-267 03 60
Date of Interview: In the second half of February 2011.
Deadline: 20-01-2011