viernes, 9 de noviembre de 2012

Job - PhD position on climate change effects on high-alpine flora (Switzerland)

Job - PhD position on climate change effects on high-alpine flora (Switzerland)



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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