Hi everyone,
Please share this PhD position (deadline 2nd Dec. 2018!!) with any
potential candidate.
TER, the Division of Terrestrial Ecosystem Research, Department of
Microbiology and Ecosystem Science, is looking for a highly motivated
PhD student interested to work at the interface between soil microbial
ecology, biogeochemistry and global change ecology. We are committed to
conduct excellent research in a motivating and intellectually
stimulating environment, and to train our students to become independent
and internationally competitive scientists who enjoy research and
contribute to society as conscientious citizens.
Job Description:
our responsibility will be to write a PhD thesis (scientific papers) and
the participation in research projects. Additionally, it is expected
that you assist in the supervision of students and the maintenance of
analytical instrumentation at the department. Teaching to the extent of
the collective agreement provisions is required.
*30 hours/week, 10th of Dec. 18 to 31st of July, 22*
Profile:
+ Master or diploma degree in biology, with focus on ecology
+ Expertise in the field of soil ecology and ecosystem research
+ Experience in field work in alpine or arctic ecosystems
+ Profound practical knowledge of analytical methods/approaches in at
least one of areas: pyrolysis-GC/MS, isotope incorporations into
biomarker (18O in DNA, 13C in PLFA), isotope pool dilution methods
(e.g., N mineralization), soil incubations.
+ Good written and oral communication skills
Ideal candidates should have a solid background in ecosystem research,
preferably in the area of soil, ecosystem ecology and/or Global Change
ecology. Applicants must have the ability to work in an international
team, have good communication skills and should be highly motivated and
committed to pursuing interdisciplinary research. Excellent English in
speaking and writing is mandatory.
Documents:
- Motivation letter (1 page maximum)
- CV (including scientific publication and presentation activities, if any)
- Description of the research interests (1 page maximum).
- Contact details of two possible references
Additional competences, required documents, Contact:
https://personalwesen.univie.ac.at/en/jobs-recruiting/job-center
This position is listed under 'Current job vacancies, No 9121
Applications should be submitted via the Job Center to the University of
Vienna (http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at)
no later than *02nd of Dec. 12. 18*, mentioning reference number 9121.
Thanks!
Christof
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University of Vienna
Department of Microbiology and Ecosystem Science
Division - Terrestrial Ecosystem Reseach
Althanstrasse 14
1090 Vienna
Austria
++43 (0)1 4277-25761
