[Taxacom] Ph.D. position at the University of Zurich

[ContiElena at access.unizh.ch]

Ph.D. ASSISTANTSHIP
IN PLANT MOLECULAR SYSTEMATICS/
EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY

POSITION DESCRIPTION: ONE 50%, 3-year Ph.D. Assistantship is 
available in the area of Plant Molecular Systematics/Evolutionary 
Ecology at the Institute of Systematic Botany of the University of 
Zurich, under the supervision of Prof. Elena Conti. The Ph.D. project 
will focus on hybridization and/or the evolution of breeding systems 
in the genus Primula by using a combination of macro-evolutionary 
(phylogenetics) and micro-evolutionary (population genetics; field 
experiments; pollination biology) approaches, in relation to the 
specific interests and strengths of the selected applicant. For 
further information, see: 
http://www.systbot.unizh.ch/institut/personen/person.php?l=d&id=24
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: November 15, 2006.  If needed, the position 
will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
STARTING DATE: Between Jan. 1 and February 1, 2007.  A starting date 
of March 1 could be considered under special circumstances.
REQUIREMENTS: Perspective students are expected to have received 
their Master's degree or equivalent by the start of the Ph.D. 
program.  Good knowledge of English and German highly desirable. The 
ideal candidate will have documented experience/knowledge in one or 
more of the following areas: molecular biology, phylogeny 
reconstruction, population genetics, evolutionary ecology, plant 
breeding systems, pollination biology. The selected candidate will be 
expected to help in teaching (3 to 5 hours weekly average, for 4-5 
months per year) and in writing proposals to help fund his/her 
research.
HOW TO APPLY: Send the following by regular mail to Prof. Elena 
Conti, Institute for Systematic Botany, Zollikerstrasse 107, 8008, 
Zurich, Switzerland:  I) a one- to two-page application letter 
addressing, but not limited to the following questions: a) Why are 
you interested in a Ph.D. in this research area? b) What are your 
career goals? II) Your detailed curriculum vitae, including a 
detailed list of field collecting, molecular, analytical, and 
linguistic skills, presentations at scientific meetings, and 
publications (if applicable); III) a copy of your undergraduate and 
graduate academic records, with grades and explanation of the grading 
system; IV) two or three letters from your academic advisors 
addressing: a) your intellectual and academic skills; b) your 
dedication to science; c) your ability to work cooperatively in a 
team.  Please, follow the directions for application carefully. 
Incomplete applications will not be further considered.
FACILITIES: The Institute for Plant Systematics of the University of 
Zurich offers excellent research facilities in an international and 
stimulating academic environment.  Located in the heart of Europe, 
Zurich offers all the cultural opportunities of a major European city 
in close proximity to the Alps.

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Prof. Elena Conti, Ph.D.
University of Zuerich, Institute for Systematic Botany
Zollikerstrasse 107, 8008 Zuerich, SWITZERLAND
Ph: 0041 1 634 8424  Fax: 0041 1 634 84 03
email: ContiElena at access.unizh.ch
http://www.systbot.unizh.ch/institut/personen/person.php?l=d&id=24

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