PhD Position-Limnological Institute, University of Konstanz – Germany
PhD position in Fish ecology, behaviour and evolutionat the Limnological Institute, University of Konstanz – Germany
In the research group of Jasminca Behrmann-Godel we are looking for
a PhD student. The position is part of a DFG project (German science
foundation) and is funded for preliminary 16 months (an extension to a
total of 3 years is possible).
Aim of the project is to investigate the influence of MHC (major
histocompatibility complex) gene variability on social behaviours like
mate and shoal choice in perch (/perca fluviatilis/ L). In a preliminary
study, we have identified MHC genes in perch and designed specific
primers to amplify a high number of MHC class II alleles. This information
will be used to set up an individual genotyping method using e.g. SSCP
(single strand conformation polymorphism) or DGGE (denaturing gradient
gel electrophoresis) in combination with cloning and sequencing of MHC
alleles. Individually genotyped perch will then be tested in behavioural
experiments to investigate the influence of MHC allele variability on
mate choice or shoal choice decisions. Thus the project combines modern
molecular genetic techniques with behavioural experiments on wild caught
and laboratory bred fish.
Our research group is a part of the fish ecology group of Prof. Reiner
Eckmann at the Limnological Institute of the University of Konstanz. The
Limnological Institute provides a pleasant and exciting research
environment. Besides a small molecular genetics lab, it has an aquarium
facility, outdoor mesokosms for semi natural studies and offers best
conditions for any kind of fishing and aquatic research in Lake Constance.
Further information on our research can be obtained from our web page:
http://www.uni-konstanz.de/FuF/Bio/forsch/limno/fishecology/.
Besides research, PhD students are expected to assist in undergraduate
teaching and supervision. The University of Konstanz is one of the nine
excellent universities in Germany, selected in 2007.
Applicants should have a master’s degree (MA or Diplom) in biology/zoology
and research experience in evolutionary biology with good expertise in
molecular genetics and lab work. Practical skills in the work with fish
are helpful but not compulsory. Interested students should email their
applications containing a CV, statement of research interests and email
addresses of two references. Review of applications will commence on
July 20^th 2008. Starting date is August/September 2008. Applications
should be sent as one pdf file to Jasminca.Behrmann@uni-konstanz.de
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