The Narwani lab at Eawag (the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Sciences
and Technology) is recruiting a postdoc to work on the evolution of
competitive ability in phytoplankton. The goal of this project is
understand how competitive traits evolve, and to measure the contribution
of the rapid evolution of competitive traits to contemporary competitive
interactions. We will investigate to what degree competitive trait
evolution alters the outcome of competition, both in terms of community
structure and in terms of species’ relative contributions to ecosystem
functioning. To answer these questions we use competition experiments in
the lab and in natural lakes. These investigations will have the
opportunity to leverage existing resources in my group from prior resource
limitation evolution experiments (e.g. descendant populations and whole
genome sequences).
The position is a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship is funded by the Swiss
National Science Foundation (SNSF). The anticipated start date is January
2018, but a later start can be negotiated.
Candidates should have obtained their PhD in topics including community,
population, microbial or evolutionary ecology, with no more than 2 years of
work experience post-PhD. Applicants should have at least two of the
following three qualifications: (1) a background in competition and
coexistence theory, 2) quantitative data analysis skills including
familiarity with statistical and modelling techniques using R, Python or
similar platforms, 3) experience with modern molecular methods including
DNA/RNA extraction, qPCR and library preparation for next generation
sequencing and basic bioinformatics. Knowledge of standard methods in
aquatic ecology and algal culturing is an asset. Excellent written and
spoken English with a track record of publishing in international journals
is required.
Eawag offers a high-tech and progressive research and working environment.
Applications from women are especially welcome. For more information about
Eawag and our work conditions please consult www.eawag.ch and
www.eawag.ch/en/aboutus/working/employment.
For additional information contact Dr. Anita Narwani, E-Mail:
anita.narw...@eawag.ch (no applications will be accepted directly).
The deadline for applications is 12 November 2017, but applications will be
accepted until a suitable candidate is found. Applications should include a
cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information for 3 references.
Please send your application through the following webpage; any other way
of applying will not be considered.
https://apply.refline.ch/673277/0556/pub/1/index.html
