The NIOO-KNAW offers a position for a
1. Bioinformatician / Quantitative Ecologist – post-doc Vacancy number Post Doc-015031
Project description-The key question this project addresses is to what extend open access data, now often required by journals to be deposited in data repositories such as Dryad, can be used in meta-analysis. What are the pitfalls and what are the advantages over traditional meta-analysis? To explore this question the post-doc will closely collaborate with a number of researchers from all four departments at the NIOO. These researchers will carry out meta-analyses to answer a range of ecological questions (such as “How do richness patterns relate to environmental C:N:P stoichiometry across kingdoms and ecosystems?”, “Is rarity (type) phylogenetically conserved among microbes?” and “Does additive genetic variation in traits, and thereby the potential for evolutionary responses, vary with environmental conditions?”). The post-doc will support these analyses and use the experiences as input to address the key-question of this project, which should result in a methodological paper. The post-doc will thus play a central role in a small group of enthusiastic ecologists to explore a potentially new ‘niche’ in ecological research methods.
Requirements-We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person with a PhD in bioinformatics or ecology and experienced in working with large datasets (‘big data’) and preferably with meta-analysis. Affinity with ecological research is a pre-requisite, as well as the ability to work in a team.
Appointment-This is a temporary appointment, for one year. Starting date is 1 December 2015.
Salary-Salary depends on training and work experience, the maximum gross monthly salary of a full-time appointment is €3.908,00 scale 10, Collective Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO-Nederlandse Universiteiten), excluding 8% holiday pay and a year-end bonus. We offer an extensive package of fringe benefits.
Location-The Netherlands Institute of Ecology, NIOO-KNAW in Wageningen, The Netherlands.
Information-Additional information is available upon request from Prof. dr Marcel E. Visser (tel. 0317-47 34 39, e-mail: m.visser@nioo.knaw.nl). Information on the Netherlands Institute of Ecology can be found at http://www.nioo.knaw.nl
2. Chemical Ecologist
Applicants please note that we will be unable to accept completed applications for any advertised position if they are received after close of business (5.30pm) on the specified closing date.
A
highly-motivated, talented and enthusiastic post-doctoral chemical
ecologist is required to join a world leading Chemical Ecology group
within the Biological Chemistry and Crop Protection Department at
Rothamsted Research to investigate the rational design of analogues of
sesquiterpene insect semiochemicals using synthetic biology. The
project, funded by BBSRC, will underpin the development of novel
semiochemicals for crop protection.
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3 PHD positions
Please link to the flyer for 12 PhD positions for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie ITN-European MoGglyNet (Modulation of glycolytic flux as a new approach fortreatment of atherosclerosis and plaque stabilization: a multidisciplinary study) Joint Doctorate in Drug Discovery and Development.
The
research methodologies and approaches proposed by the MOGLYNET
consortium are strongly multidisciplinary and will involve a number of
different state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies: Computational
chemistry, Chemical synthesis; Bioanalytics and biophysics; In vitro biological evaluation; In vivo studies; Imaging; Metabolomics; Proteomics.
12 positions are currently available at the Universities of Milan, Antwerp, Aberdeen, Barcelona, Leuven (OPEN CALL • SEPTEMBER 25th - OCTOBER 25th)(please refers to the flyer).
The candidates will be recruited starting from February 2016
More details concerning the project and application rules can be found in Moglynet web-site www.moglynet.com
4. Junior Professor - Neurophilosophy
Professor (Assistant)
Posted on 21 Aug 2015
Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg · Fakultät für Humanwissenschaften
Germany, Magdeburg
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The Philosophy Department of the Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Faculty of Human Sciences announces a non-tenured
Junior-Professorship for Neurophilosophy (salary level W1)
open for appointment from April 1, 2016.
open for appointment from April 1, 2016.
The
candidate is expected to conduct research and teaching in analytic
philosophy of mind, neurophilosophy, philosophy of cognition and
philosophy of science. Profound background knowledge in the cognitive
neurorosciences is indispensable as well as readiness for
interdisciplinarily collaboration. Proficiency in at least one further
area of theoretical philosophy (epistemology, ontology, philosophy of
language, philosophy of science, logic) is also required.
The
successful applicant will be supervising undergraduate and graduate
students primarily in the study program
"Philosophie-Neurowissenschaften-Kognition" (PNK). Fluent proficiency of
German is indispensible for teaching and administration. The candidate
is expected to raise third-party funding in the context of
interdisciplinary and international research collaborations connected to
the current subject.
The
Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg is an equal opportunity
employer. Qualified applications by women are especially welcome.
Applicants with a severe disability will receive preferential treatment
if their qualifications and experience are equal to those of the other
candidates.
Please
submit your complete application (cover letter, CV, list of
publications, teaching record, documentation of academic degrees and
raised third-party funds) via the e-mail "APPLY" button (in pdf format) by 10. October 2015 to:
Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg
Fakultät für Humanwissenschaften
Zschokkestraße 32
39104 Magdeburg
5. PhD - Insect Chemical Ecology
Application deadline: 15.10.2015
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We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate to study the evolution of pheromone communication in Leptopilina wasps, parasitoids of Drosophila larvae. For this we will use methods of analytical chemistry (GC-MS, headspace techniques, thermal desorption GC) in combination withbehavioral experiments and a molecular phylogeny. The position (65% TV-L E13) is funded by the DFG and limited to three years.
The group “Parasitoids of Drosophila” is headed by Dr. Johannes Stökl and part of the Chemical Ecology Group at the University of Regensburg (Prof. Dr. Joachim Ruther). We have long-term experience in insect chemical ecology and offer well equipped laboratories in a motivating and friendly working atmosphere. For more information please visit our website (http://www.uni-regensburg.de/biologie-vorklinische-medizin/chemische-oekologie/index.html).
Candidates should be highly interested in chemical ecology, entomology, and animal behavior and have to hold a university degree (diploma or master) in biology or a related field. Experience in molecular biology and/or analytical chemistry is highly appreciated.
The successful candidate has to participate in the structured PhD training program of the Regensburg International Graduate School of Life Sciences (RIGeL, http://www.rigel-regensburg.de/).The program aims to train students in scientific methodology and thinking as well as soft skills like self-confidence, discipline, tolerance, and responsibility.
Please send your application until October15, 2015, containing a curriculum vitae along with names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of two referees, preferably electronically, to:
Dr. Johannes Stökl
University of Regensburg
Institute for Zoology
Universitätstrasse 31
93053 Regensburg
Germany
Email: Johannes.stoekl@ur.de