Universität Basel, Zoologisches Institut SWITZERLAND

2 PhD positions in evolutionary ecology of host-microbiota interactions are available in the research group of Dieter Ebert (University of Basel, Switzerland). The research group has an emphasis on the evolution and genetics of host-symbiont interactions (http://evolution.unibas.ch/). We are looking for highly motivated candidates with an interest in evolutionary and microbial genomics, metagenomics and microbiota community structure. Knowledge in any of the following fields is helpful: microbiology, bio-informatics, population genetics, experimental evolutionary ecology, metagenomics and evolutionary genomics. The positions are funded to work on the functional aspects of host-microbiome interactions in Daphnia. The suggested methodology includes comparative meta-genomics, experimental studies of hostmicrobe/microbiota interactions, QTL typing, and population surveys. Previous experience with Daphnia is not required, but excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, good work ethics, and the ability to think creatively and critically are desired. The working language at the institute is English. Starting dates are flexible, from April 2011 onwards. Please send your application by E-mail to Dieter Ebert ([email protected]). Applications should include a single pdf-file containing CV, a list of publications (if any) and a 1 page description of your research interests and motivation. Please give names and email addresses of two persons who are willing to write a letter of recommendation. Applications received before 20 January 2011 will be given full consideration. Interviews will be held in the second half of February 2011. Note: We are also looking for two postdocs and a technician on the same project (see separate announcement). Contact information: Prof. Dr. Dieter Ebert, University of Basel, Zoologisches Institut, Vesalgasse 1, CH-4051 Basel, Switzerland, Email: [email protected] Phone: +41-(0)61-267 03 60