dimanche 15 août 2010

8 PhD positions

International Leibniz Graduate School on Functional Biodiversity in Farm Animals
ILGS DivA

The interdisciplinary 3-year PhD program invites applicants to conduct research at the forefront of basic research on the functional biodiversity of farm animals. As part of the Leibniz Association, the FBN together with the partners at the universities of Kiel and Rostock has an international and dynamic work environment, providing students with access to state-of-the-art research facilities and resources. A multidisciplinary team of scientific experts guarantees a comprehensive and steady mentoring of young scientists.

8 PhD positions are available in the following areas of research from January 1, 2011:
Inheritance Patterns of Complex Traits,
Macronutrient Dynamics and Growth,
Correlates of Behavior, Welfare and Health, and
Genetics, Nutrition and Stress Response.

Applications are invited from students holding a University Diploma/Masters degree in the field of life science, animal and nutrition science, veterinary science or biomathematics/bioinformatics. A good knowledge of the English language is required. The successful applicants will be appointed for three years. Salary will be according to the German government salary scale (0.5 TV-L E13).

Further information: http:\\ilgs.fbn-dummerstorf.de
Deadline for applications: September 30, 2010
Expenses related to the application cannot be reimbursed.

Applications should be sent to:
Leibniz Institute for Farm Animal Biology
ILGS DivA (Project number)
W.-Stahl-Allee 2
D-18196 Dummerstorf
Germany

All positions will be filled in a competitive selection process starting in October, 2010.