We are looking for candidates to apply for an FCT (Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology) doctoral fellowship, to join us at the Centre for Functional Ecology (http://ecology.uc.pt) at the University of Coimbra (Portugal). The doctoral fellow is expected to develop his/her research within the scope of the AMANITA project (a collaboration between Susana Gonçalves at the Department of Life Sciences of Coimbra University, and Anne Pringle at the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology of Harvard University), which aims at gathering baseline data on the biology and ecology of the mycorrhizal fungus Amanita phalloides in Portugal, with special emphasis on possible genetic and/or ecological controls on host associations, thus providing insight into the behavior of A. phalloides in North America, where it was introduced and is now invasive. Candidates should have a background in biology, with a good knowledge of ecology, and an interest in fungal biology. Experience with basic molecular biology techniques and computer literacy is highly desirable. The doctoral fellowship is open for all nationalities, starts at 980 euros per month (tax-free) and is renewable for up to four years. A call for fellowship applications will open in May 2010, with deadlines for submission in June and September. Earliest starting date will be October 1st, 2010. Interested candidates should send a covering letter describing their research interests, a CV, and the contact information for three professional referees to Susana Gonçalves ([email protected]) or Anne Pringle ([email protected]) before April 30, 2010. Informal inquiries are welcome.
___________ Susana Gonçalves, PhD Centro de Ecologia Funcional Centre for Functional Ecology Departamento de Ciências da Vida Universidade de Coimbra Apartado 3046 3001-401 Coimbra Portugal Tel: +351 239855210 Direct: +351 239855249 Fax: +351 239855211 email [email protected] email' [email protected] URL http://ecology.uc.pt/susanagoncalves Save a tree. Don't print this e-mail unless it's really necessary. In 2010 commemorate (and act to preserve) the diversity of life!
