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PhD position in Microbial Genetic Diversity
March 12, 2008
PhD position in Microbial Genetic Diversity
A 3-year PhD position is available at the Forest Pathology &
Dendrology Group, Institute of Integrative Biology, ETH Z?rich, to
study the influence of genetic diversity and temperature on the
fungal root endohyte Phialocephala fortinii s.l. Our study organism
is a dominant root colonizer in conifer forests and operates across a
wide range of the symbiontic continuum, ranging from parasitism to
mutualism. The project seeks to understand the role of the genetic
diversity of P. fortinii s.l. in shaping host communities in a
changing world. The work includes inoculation experiments in
microcosms, virulence assessments and molecular studies.
The applicant is expected to hold an University degree in Natural
Sciences (environmental sciences, environmental microbiology,
experimental mycology, phytopathology or a related discipline,
ideally with good background in molecular biology and statistics)
which allows entering a PhD program, and very good organizational,
analytical and writing skills. Applicants should submit a letter that
summarizes motivation, interests and relevant experienc, a cv
including undergraduate and masters/diploma transcripts, and contact
information for 2-3 references (all as pdfs) to:
ottmar.holdenrieder@env.ethz.ch
Yearly salary 38000-44000.-SFr.
Starting date: Ideally by the 1st of April 2008 or according to
mutual agreement. Review of applications will continue until the
position has been filled.
Ottmar Holdenrieder
Ottmar Holdenrieder
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