In the group Plant Ecological Genetics of the Institute Integrative Biology, ETH Zürich, is a doctoral position available starting January 1, 2012.
Project title: Mechanisms of pre- and postzygotic isolation in cryptic Epichloë species
Project description: Speciation is one of the most fundamental processes in biology that leads to biological diversity. However, the mechanisms of speciation are variable in different organisms and incompletely known, particularly in members of Fungi.
Epichloë endophytes (Ascomycota, Clavicipitaceae) with its sexual species offer an ideal model system on which mechanisms of reproductive isolation, a prerequisite of speciation, can be studied. The planned research will investigate several potential pre- and post zygotic isolation mechanisms that may operate among members of genus Epichloë including a species complex with several host-associated cryptic species. The project is positioned at the interface of ecology, genetics and evolutionary biology and will involve field work as well as greenhouse and lab experiments.
We offer a supportive and stimulating environment within the plant ecological genetics group on the main campus of ETH Zürich.
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate (3 year funding) with strong interests in ecological genetics and/or evolutionary biology. Candidates should have a Diploma or Master's degree in Biology or Plant Sciences.
Applications should be sent to the address given below (preferably by e-mail) and should include (1) a letter describing research motivation and experience, (2) a CV together with copies of degree certificates (graduate and undergraduate), and (3) contact details of at least two scientific referees.
Project title: Mechanisms of pre- and postzygotic isolation in cryptic Epichloë species
Project description: Speciation is one of the most fundamental processes in biology that leads to biological diversity. However, the mechanisms of speciation are variable in different organisms and incompletely known, particularly in members of Fungi.
Epichloë endophytes (Ascomycota, Clavicipitaceae) with its sexual species offer an ideal model system on which mechanisms of reproductive isolation, a prerequisite of speciation, can be studied. The planned research will investigate several potential pre- and post zygotic isolation mechanisms that may operate among members of genus Epichloë including a species complex with several host-associated cryptic species. The project is positioned at the interface of ecology, genetics and evolutionary biology and will involve field work as well as greenhouse and lab experiments.
We offer a supportive and stimulating environment within the plant ecological genetics group on the main campus of ETH Zürich.
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate (3 year funding) with strong interests in ecological genetics and/or evolutionary biology. Candidates should have a Diploma or Master's degree in Biology or Plant Sciences.
Applications should be sent to the address given below (preferably by e-mail) and should include (1) a letter describing research motivation and experience, (2) a CV together with copies of degree certificates (graduate and undergraduate), and (3) contact details of at least two scientific referees.
Contact:
Prof. Dr. A. Leuchtmann
Institute of Integrative Biology
Universitätstrasse 16
CH-8092 Zürich, Switzerland
e-mail: adrian.leuchtmann@env.ethz.ch
phone: +41 44 632 3854
Prof. Dr. A. Leuchtmann
Institute of Integrative Biology
Universitätstrasse 16
CH-8092 Zürich, Switzerland
e-mail: adrian.leuchtmann@env.ethz.ch
phone: +41 44 632 3854
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