PhD Position, University of Zuerich, Switzerland, 2009

October 17, 2008

PhD Position, University of Zuerich, Switzerland: DESCRIPTION: A Ph.D. position is available to join an on-going study on hybridization between distylous species of primroses (Primula L.).  The study focuses on how the variation of floral traits typical of  distyly affects the formation and establishment of hybrids. The
funded position is available for a minimum of three years, extendable  to a fourth year upon satisfactory performance.

DEADLINE: October 30, 2008. Please, note that applications will be  reviewed until a suitable candidate is selected.

STARTING DATE: January 1, 2009 at the earliest (negotiable, if  necessary).

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s or, preferably, Master’s degree in biology.  Experience in the use and development of molecular markers and/or  pollination biology strongly preferred. Good quantitative skills  necessary. Working language: English (speaking, reading, writing).

LOCATION: The Ph.D. position is available at the Institute of  Systematic Botany of the University of Zurich, Switzerland. Zurich is  located on a lake within striking distance from the Alps, easily  reachable by public transportation.

HOW TO APPLY: Send in the following documents by post or email: 1) a  two-page letter explaining why you are interested in this position and  why you are qualified for it; 2) your University transcripts; 3) your  Curriculum Vitae; 4) the names and email addresses of three people who  can comment on your qualifications for the position. - If you apply  by email, please (a) include the title “Ph.D. position Zurich 08″ in  the Subject line; (b) send in your application as a single pdf file.

CONTACT: Prof. Elena Conti, University of Zuerich, Institute for
Systematic Botany, Zollikerstrasse 107, 8008 Zuerich, SWITZERLAND

Ph: 0041 44 634 8424; Fax: 0041 44 634 84 03

email: ContiElena@access.unizh.ch

http://www.systbot.unizh.ch/institut/personen/person.php?l=3De&id=3D24

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