PhD Position in Fish Stress Evolution and Trancriptomics

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January 27, 2010

TheLeibniz Institute of Marine Sciences (IFM-GEOMAR) at the Universityof
Kiel is one of the leadinginstitutes in marine research in Germany. Its
major goal isfundamental research in all areas of marine sciences. For
more informationplease visit www.ifm-geomar.de. The Leibniz Institute
of Marine Sciences at theUniversity of Kiel (IFM-GEOMAR), is offering a
PhD position in fish stress evolution and trancriptomics in theresearch
unit Evolutionary Ecology of Marine Fishes

*JobDescription*

The PhDproject is one of 8 interrelated projects within the project
cluster NEMO(=”Nachhaltige Ernaehrung mit Marinen Organismen” -
sustainable use of aquaticorganisms). We are seeking a highly motivated
and enthusiastic candidate who isexpected to pursue a doctoral thesis
aside from working within the project. Theholder of the position should
perform transcription analysis using state-of-theart tools (Q-PCR,
454 transcription profiling, array technology) in turbot. Behavioraland
physiological assays will partly be provided by other projects within
thecluster. Our goal is to identify in controlled experiments the impact
ofstressors such as crowding, food types and temperature on fish behavior
andwelfare, and its interaction with population origin. Another focus will
be thegenetic effects of domestication on transcription patterns. Through
the clusterof excellence ‘The Future Ocean’ access to high throughput
genomic facilitiesis provided.

*Qualification*

Werequest a Msc or Diploma degree in (Marine) Biology, Evolution,
Ecology,Genetics Aquaculture or a related subject.

Basicknowledge in molecular genetic techniques is required, advanced
knowledge intranscription profiling is desirable, as is experience in
cultivating marineorganisms or fish.

Candidateswith a freshwater background are also encouraged to apply,
provided they committo entering the marine world.

This isa half time position is initially available for a period of 30
months. Thesalary depends on qualification up to the class 13 TV-L of
the German tariffsfor public employees (approximately 25 000 Euro gross).

Workinglanguage in the group is English. The Leibniz-Institute of Marine
Sciences isan equal opportunity employer and encourages female scientists
and scientistswith disabilities to apply.

Pleasesend your applications for this post not later than 10 February
2010 by e-mailusing the keyword “fish gene expression” to the following
addresses:

Prof.Reinhold Hanel (reinhold.hanel-at-vti.bund.de) and Prof. Thorsten Reusch

(treusch-at-ifm-geomar.de)

Pleasegive name and address of two references and enclose a letter of motivation.

Questionsare answered by Prof. Reinhold Hanel (reinhold.hanel-at-vti.bund.de)
or Prof.Thorsten Reusch (treusch-at-ifm-geomar.de)

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