PhD position in evolutionary genetics of sexual reproduct, S

At the University of Fribourg, Switzerland

a PhD position in evolutionary genetics of sexual reproduction

is available in the newly established research group of Christoph Haag.
I am looking for a highly motivated candidate with interests in the
fields of evolutionary biology, population genetics and/or molecular
evolution. The PhD projects is concerned with the evolutionary genetics
of sexual reproduction in Daphnia. Details of the project will be worked
out with the candidate, to accommodate interests and strength.

The starting date is negotiable (any time from November 2007 onwards).
Funding from the University of Fribourg is for three years (annual
salary is ca. CHF 35’000). Knowledge of French or German is helpful in
every day life, but the working language in the group is English. A
Diploma or Masters degree (or equivalent) in biology or related subject
is necessary for admission. Fribourg is a lively town with over a
quarter of the population being students.

To apply, please send an e-mail with the application materials in a
single pdf file to Christoph Haag. Application materials should include
a CV, a list of publications, and a short (less than one page) statement
of research interests. Please give names and email addresses of two
persons who are willing to write a letter of recommendation.
Applications received before 10 September 2007 will be given full
consideration. Interviews will take place in late September or October.

Further information and address for application: Dr. Christoph Haag,
E-mail: christoph.haag@ed.ac.uk, Tel: +44 131 6505543
Web: http://www.haagliautard.net/christoph_haag.htm
For more information about the Ecology and Evolution in Fribourg see
http://www.unifr.ch/biol/ecology/

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Christoph Haag
University of Edinburgh
Institute of Evolutionary Biology
Ashworth Lab. 2
West Mains Rd.
Edinburgh EH9 3JT, UK

Phone: +44 (0)131-650-5543
Fax: +44 (0)131-650-6564

E-mail: christoph.haag@ed.ac.uk
http://www.haagliautard.net/christoph_haag.htm