[Mitarbeiter.zoologie] Fwd: Graduate position: UHalle_Germany.EmergingDiseaseInvasiveAnt

[Robert Paxton]

Dear All,

Simon is advertising a PhD position. Please see below.

Robert


> Begin forwarded message:
> 
> From: evoldir at evol.biology.mcmaster.ca
> Subject: Graduate position: UHalle_Germany.EmergingDiseaseInvasiveAnt
> Date: 13 February 2023 at 07:07:30 CET
> Reply-To: <simon.tragust at zoologie.uni-halle.de>
> 
> 
> 3 year PhD position available (application deadline: 15 March 2023)
> within the project „EMINENT: Consequences of an EMerging parasite
> on an INvasivE aNT in Europe” starting on the 01.08.2023 (flexible:
> 01.07.2023-01.10.2023).
> 
> Project description:
> Biological invasions and emerging infectious diseases are widely
> recognized as two of the most significant bio-logical threats
> to biodiversity. In Europe a novel disease, the likely invasive
> ectoparasitic fungus Laboulbenia formicarum, has recently emerged on
> the invasive garden ant Lasius neglectus. Aim of the project is to
> assess the impact of Lab. formicarum emergence for the success of the
> invasive garden ant and the well-being of European native ants using a
> combination of field monitoring with sampling (mainly in Lyon, France,
> for 3-6 months), laboratory experiments (host reproduction, survival,
> and disease transmission) as well as molecular work (population genomics
> via PoolSeq whole genome sequencing).
> 
> We require:
> We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with an inquisitive, solution-
> oriented and frustration-tolerant mind that has excellent organisational
> skills to independently plan and conduct laboratory and field work. The
> follow-ing qualifications are required:
> - Applicants must hold a scientific University degree (MSc/Diploma) in
>   biology or related fields
> - Previous experience in field work, experiments involving insects
>   and/or molecular techniques (DNA extraction, next generation
>   sequencing, bioinformatics) is desirable
> - Fluency in English (lab working language) with good communication and
>   social skills
> - French knowledge is a plus
> - Driver’s licence valid in France is mandatory and (ideally) access
>   to a car for field work
> 
> We offer:
> -A friendly and inspiring working atmosphere in a young research group 
> (for more information check out: 
> https://www.zoologie.uni-halle.de/allgemeine_zoologie/staff/tragust/) 
> with collaborative connections at the national e.g. the Freie 
> Universität Berlin (Berlin) or the Centre for Integrative Biodiversity 
> Research, iDiv (Leipzig) and international level (for field work in Lyon 
> the applicant will work closely together with Dr. Bernard Kaufmann, 
> Université Claude Bernhard Lyon 1: 
> https://umr5023.univ-lyon1.fr/annuaire/details/1/41-kaufmann-bernard)
> - The group is embedded in the Department General Zoology sporting 
> excellent, state of the art research facilities in the delightful, 
> historic city of Halle with good and affordable living conditions and 
> good connections to e.g Berlin (~1h by train), Leipzig-Halle airport 
> (~15min by train) or Munich (~3h by train)
> - A project that will help to develop and foster the applicant’s 
> academic profile combining diverse techniques in field, lab and 
> molecular work.
> 
> Application:
> Please submit your full application in English with registration number 
> Reg.-Nr. 5-1086/23-D until 15th of March 2023 via e-mail as a single PDF 
> to simon.tragust at zoologie.uni-halle.de. For informal queries about the 
> position or the project please contact Dr. Simon Tragust 
> (simon.tragust at zoologie.uni-halle.de). Applications should include a 
> cover letter detailing the applicant's motivation to join the project 
> and the group against the background of their research interests and 
> experience, a CV, certificates (MSc/Diploma) and the names and email 
> addresses of two potential referees. Interviews of applicants will take 
> place until mid April.
> 
> 
> 
> Simon Tragust <simon.tragust at zoologie.uni-halle.de>

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