Adaptive divergence of Rana arvalis - 13 juillet - Suisse

Eawag is the Swiss Federal Institute for Aquatic Science and Technology, a
Swiss-based and internationally operating aquatic research institute within
the ETH domain


The department of Aquatic Ecology (Dr Katja Räsänen, ETH-Zurich and Eawag)
has an opening for a


PhD student for studies on adaptive divergence of Rana arvalis in response
to acidification


The project investigates the relationship between selection, gene flow and
adaptive maternal effects in natural populations of the moor frog (Rana
arvalis) in Sweden, and is conducted in collaboration with Dr Anssi Laurila,
EBC, Uppsala University, Sweden. The work involves field surveys, laboratory
experiments and molecular genetics. The student will be based at Eawag, with
annual visits to Sweden.

A diploma or M.Sc. (or equivalent) degree in biology or related area is
mandatory. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in evolutionary
ecology, is independent and works well in a team. Experience in molecular
genetics and fieldwork is desirable. This Swiss National Science foundation
position is funded for three years and will be filled as soon as a good
candidate is found (target date 1 September 2007).

The Department of Aquatic Ecology situates in Duebendorf (near Zurich) and
offers a dynamic environment with broad expertise in ecology and evolution.
The student will also interact with graduate students in the group of Prof.
Jukka Jokela as well as at the Institute of Integrative Biology, ETH
(http://www.ibz.ethz.ch/index_EN). The working language is English.

The applicant should send an application letter with a statement of research
interests and relevant experience, curriculum vitae with a list of
publications (if any), copies of academic qualifications and the names and
e-mail addresses of three referees.

For further information, consult www.eawag.ch <http://www.eawag.ch/> or
contact Katja Räsänen (katja.rasanen@eawag.ch).



Please submit your application by 13 July 2007 to Sandra Isenring, Eawag,
Human Resources, P.O. Box 611, 8600 Dübendorf or Email recruiting@eawag.ch.



Katja Rasanen <katja.raesaenen@eawag.ch>