PhD Position in Behavioural Evolution 2009, Switzerland
PhD-POSITION IN BEHAVIOURAL EVOLUTION. We are looking for a highly motivated graduate student interested in behavioral/social evolution. The research of our group focuses on the early evolution of family interactions by cooperation, conflict and co-adaptation. Our research is carried out using a (sub-)social insect species, the common earwig Forficula auricularia (Dermaptera). Earwig females provide food to their early instar nymphs and protect them against predation. The nymphs interact with their mothers to
influence food provisioning, and they compete among each other for resources. Earwigs are an ideal system to help us better understand the functional context in which the early evolution of family life took place,
because nymphs are not fully dependent on maternal care. One aspect our previous work showed, which we will investigate further, is that insect progeny solicit from their caring parents by chemical signalling
(pheromones). The details of the project will be developed together with the successful candidate also depending on her/his skills and interest.
BACKGROUND. Applicants should have a MSc degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field, and a strong background and keen interest in behavioural and/or chemical ecology. Previous experience with behavioral observation and quantification is an advantage, and an interest in learning GC/MS techniques
is required.
RESEARCH GROUP AND INSTITUTE. Our research group is part of the Zoological Institute at the University of Basel, which hosts various groups sharing a common interest in evolutionary biology (see www.evolution.unibas.ch for more information).
POSITION AND APPLICATION. The PhD-position is funded through a Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF) research grant for the duration of three years. Starting date is negotiable, but should ideally be between 1st July and 1st October 2009. Please send your application documents (CV, list of
publication, short summary of your current research, a statement on your reasons to pursue a PhD, contact details for two referees) by e-mail and as single pdf to:
Dr. Mathias Kolliker (Ass Prof SNF), University of Basel, Zoological
Institute, Evolutionary Biology, Vesalgasse 1, 4051 Basel. E-mail:
mathias.koelliker@unibas.ch; internet:www.evolution.unibas.ch/koelliker.
Applications received before **31. May 2009** will be given full consideration.
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