Posições de doutorado e pós-doc disponíveis, em Londres e EUA.
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PhD POSITIONS: EVOLUTIONARY THEORY, ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
Graduate positions are available in evolutionary theory and mathematical
modelling at the School of Biological Sciences of Royal Holloway,
University of London. Some topics of interest are:
- Modelling the spread of pathogens and symbionts in social insect
colonies (Professor Vincent Jansen)
- The common good and alignment of evolutionary interest between
endogenous retroviruses and their hosts (Professor Vincent Jansen)
- The fitness consequences of spatial cognition in the bumblebee Bombus
terrestris (Dr Elli Leadbeater)
The deadline is 31 January 2017, but contact the supervisors
(Vincent.Jansen@xxxxxxxxxx or Elli.Leadbeater@xxxxxxxxxx) if an extension
to the deadline is needed
For details see:
https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/biologicalsciences/prospectivestudents/po
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tgraduateresearch/phdstudentships2017.aspx
These are fully funded studentships, many available to applicants form
the EU (some are restricted to UK residents)
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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN CHEMICAL ECOLOGY IN HONEY BEES AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO
A highly motivated postdoctoral research fellow is sought for a
collaborative project to study the signals that elicit hygienic behavior
of honey bees towards brood to combat Varroa mites. This natural defense
against the most detrimental parasite is critical for improving honey bee
health and ensuring the sustainability of apiculture and its pollination
services. The primary location for this project will be the Rueppell lab
at UNCG and the project will be performed in collaboration with Marla
Spivak (University of Minnesota), Coby Schal (North Carolina State
University) and Jocelyn Millar (University of California at Riverside).
We seek an independent scientist who is interested in working with us on
experiments at the interface between chemical ecology and fundamental and
applied apicultural research.
While the primary responsibility of this position is the identification
of chemical elicitors of hygienic behavior, including bioassay-guided
fractionation of extracts and/or volatile mixtures, testing the
bioactivity of candidate substances, and advancing potential practical
applications of the results, the candidate may initiate experiments to
realize related research ideas. An excellent track record of research
productivity, willingness to travel, analytical thinking, team working,
and good English communication skills are essential. Practical experience
with insect behavioral assays, expertise in chemical ecology, and an
interest in honey bee health are preferred.
The Rueppell lab currently consists of two postdocs and multiple graduate
and undergraduate students who work in honey bees on a variety of topics.
The advertised position is full-time and salary will be commensurate with
experience. The position is pending financial approval from USDA and will
have a likely start date of March 2017 in the Department of Biology at
the University of North Carolina in Greensboro. It will be initially
offered for one year, with potential renewals for two additional years.
To learn more or to apply for this position please visit the
UNCGjobsearch website at https://jobsearch.uncg.edu and review position
#999099.
UNCG is an EEO/AA employer with a strong commitment to increasing
diversity. EOE AA/M/F/D/V.
For best consideration, please apply before 15 Febuary 2017. The position
will stay open until filled.
