The research
team “mountain ecosystems” at the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research
SLF, Davos (Switzerland) is looking for a PhD student to
explore patterns and mechanisms of local plant colonization and extinctions on
alpine summits. You will design and conduct vegetation surveys and experiments
on mountain summits, aided by a field assistant. Moreover, you will analyze long-term changes in high-alpine
flora in relation to local climate change in different mountain regions of
Europe, based on a largely existing dataset. You will
publish your results in international peer-reviewed journals. The position is
fully funded for the duration of the PhD (3 years) and will start in spring
2013.
You have a
masters degree in biology, ecology or botany, experience in experimental field
work and statistical analyses (particularly in R) and are fluent in English. Field
work is weather dependent and requires spatial and temporal flexibility during
summer, physical fitness, ability to move securely in alpine terrain, and
motivation for long field days.
You are a team player, possess good oral and written communication
skills, good organizational ability, and are capable of working efficiently. Previous
plant identification and mountaineering experience are desirable, and the
willingness to rapidly learn the alpine flora an absolute must.
Contact:
ruralred.iberica@live.com
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