PhD position in plant pollinator- and habitat adaptation

A PhD position funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation is available (to be filled as soon  as  possible)  in  the  group  of  Prof.  Schiestl  at  the  Department  of  Systematic  and Evolutionary Botany, University of Zürich, for a period of four years. The position  is  to study the  ecological and  molecular bases of plant adaptation to  biotic and abiotic habitat parameters. In  the  project,  experimental  evolution  using  fast  cycling  Brassica  plants  will  be  used  to investigate  real-time  adaptation  to  these  habitat  parameters.  The  traits  modulating  adaptations  as  well  as  their molecular  bases  will  be  studied  using  selection  analysis, phenotyping, as well as molecular and bioinformatics tools. You should have a Master degree in any field of biology and a thorough interest in evolutionary biology.  Prior experience with plants and/or insects is an advantage. Proficiency in English both orally and written is a must.
The successful candidates  will work in an exciting research environment  focussing on patterns and process of plant evolution. Our department is  located in the botanical gardens and houses modern molecular and ecological labs, including greenhouses and climate chambers for plant cultivation. The University of Zürich has a very broad coverage of organismal and molecular biology, and several research groups work on evolutionary topics (www.lifescience-zurich.ch).
The city also offers excellent quality of life through cultural programs and infrastructure, as well as an attractive surrounding.  If you are interested in the job, please send  me by e-mail (florian.schiestl@systbot.uzh.ch)  a letter describing your motivation, C.V., copy of degrees, publications (manuscripts), and e-mail addresses of two academic referees, by  30st of  April
2018. If you have any further questions, don`t hesitate to contact me