PhD Studentship Conservation Biology of the Threatened Killarney Fern
PhD Studentship
Conservation Biology of the Threatened Killarney Fern (*Trichomanes
speciosum*) in Ireland
National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin and Trinity College, Dublin.
*Trichomanes speciosum* is categorized as Endangered in Ireland, and is
listed in Annex II
of the EU Habitats Directive. The aims of this fully funded project are to
contribute to the
conservation management of this species by assessing clonal growth,
reproduction and
population differentiation. This will require the development of appropriate
field monitoring methods, site characterization, assessment of population
sizes, use of molecular markers to provide population genetic information,
and the development of conservation management guidelines for the species.
The research will be co-supervised by Dr Noeleen Smyth (National Botanic
Garden,
Glasnevin) and Dr Steve Waldren (Botany Department, Trinity College Dublin)
Conditions of the award: Applicants should have a first or upper second
class primary
degree, or an MSc, in a appropriate discipline (Botany, Environmental
Science). Familiarity with molecular techniques, field survey work, and an
ability to drive are all highly desirable, as well as a capacity for both
individual research and intergration into team work. The starting date for
the position is October 2008.
Amount of the award: Successful candidates will receive a stipend of 16,002
per year
for up to three years. Fees for postgraduate students from the EU will be
fully covered by
the project. There will be opportunities to earn some extra money teaching and
demonstrating on undergraduate courses and invigilating examinations.
Application procedure: submit a current CV, a letter containing a statement
of interest,
and the names and contact details of two referees to Dr N. Smyth (National
Botanic
Garden, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland. Phone: +353-1-8040327, Email:
noeleen.smyth@opw.ie, from whom further details may be obtained.
Closing Date: 10th May 08.
Scholarship Tags: Biology, CONSERVATION, Fern, Killarney, PhD, Studentship, Threatened
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