Department of Biometry and Environmental System Analysis at the Faculty
of Environment and Natural Resources of the University of Freiburg,
Germany, invites applications for a
*PhD position: Tree-insect interaction networks in an international tree
diversity experiment *
*The project:*We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled
candidate to work in the new project “Tree species diversity effects and
the importance of relative timing and species origin for insect-mediated
interactions between neighbor plants”. This project will focus on
temporal networks of tree-insect and insect-insect interactions in the
IDENT network of tree diversity experiments. A unique feature of IDENT
is that well-designed experiments are replicated in Europe and North
America, with each tree species being planted in both its native and
exotic context. The candidate will sample insect communities and develop
network analyses to understand how variation in diversity-herbivory
relationships can be explained by phenology and how exotic tree species
are integrated into native plant-herbivore-enemy networks.
*Your profile: *
Required:
-Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Biology, Ecology, Environmental
Sciences or related field
-Quantitative skills and experience with R
-Basic knowledge of entomology and insect/arthropod identification
-Willingness to perform fieldwork at sites of the IDENT experiment in
Germany and Canada
-Excellent communication and writing skills (English is the main working
language)
Desirable:
-Research experience with species interactions or (any kind of) networks
-Experience with publishing in scientific journals
-Knowledge of French is an advantage (fieldwork in Quebec), but not required
University of Freiburg is an equal opportunities employer. We explicitly
encourage women to apply.
*What we offer: *The project is integrated into an active network of
scientific collaborations both locally and globally, which provides a
great basis for developing your own scientific profile and network. In
Freiburg, the team led by J. Fründ is part of the Biometry and
Environmental System Analysis group led by C. Dormann. The University of
Freiburg is a renowned institution with an active scientific environment
(collaborations across the Faculties of Environment and Natural
Resources as well as Biology) and many supporting services. Freiburg is
one of the most popular cities in Germany with lots of cultural and
recreational opportunities and beautiful surroundings (Black Forest,
France and Switzerland are close by). Salary: 60 % TV-L-E13
<http://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/c/t/rechner/tv-l/west?id=tv-l-2017>for
3 years. Start date is as early as possible (ideally February 2018),
with field work in Canada starting in May 2018.
*How to apply: *Please send your application (motivation letter, CV
and//contact details for 2 references) by e-mail as *a single pdf* to
Jochen Fründ, [email protected]. Deadline for
applications is *31 December 2017. */Note: candidates attending the
conference "Ecology across borders" (BES / GfÖ / NecoV) in Ghent, please
contact J. Fründ for an early opportunity to meet there./
For further information, please contact: *Dr. Jochen Fründ*,
[email protected], phone +49-761-2033747,
www.jochenfruend.wordpress.com <http://www.jochenfruend.wordpress.com>
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Dr. Jochen Fründ
Postdoc / Lecturer
Biometry and Environmental System Analysis
& Nature Conservation and Landscape Ecology
Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources
University of Freiburg
Tennenbacher Str. 4
79106 Freiburg -- Germany
Phone +49-761-203-3747
Room # 03.053
www.jochenfruend.wordpress.com
