PhD Scholarship in Geology at Uppsala University
Offered by | Uppsala University
Targeting | International Students
Apply by | 1 March, 2012
For | PhD in Historical Geology and Palaeontology
Uppsala University has a PhD position open in historical geology and paleontology at the Department of Earth Sciences. Applicants are welcome to apply as soon as possible.
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Project Description:
The priapulids are a small but evolutionarily significant group of marine worms that are related to both of the important model organisms Drosophila melanogaster and Caenorhabditis elegans: in addition, stem-group priapulids were dominant components of the early marine ecosystems of the Cambrian. Because of their important phylogenetic position close to the base of the Ecdysozoa (arthropods plus cycloneuralians), these poorly-studied organisms have been selected for genome sequencing, which is expected to be completed shortly. However, many aspects of their basic developmental biology are unknown. The successful candidate will continue to characterise the molecular and morphological development biology of the priapulids, building on previous work in our group. The work will include a newly-established in situ hybridization protocol as well as a variety of histological and staining techniques. The project will be jointly supervised by Prof. Graham E. Budd and Dr. Ralf Janssen in Uppsala and Dr. A. Hejnol in the Sars Institute, Bergen, Norway.
Eligibility Criteria:
The applicant should have a university degree with a background in developmental biology and organismal evolutionary biology, preferably with an interest in broader palaeobiological and/or evolutionary topics. Applicants with skills in microscopy, molecular developmental techniques, image analysis and embryo culture and collection are especially welcomed. The applicant is expected to have a good knowledge (spoken and written) of the English language.
The holder of a PhD-student position shall primarily devote her/his time to their own research and study. Other departmental work, such as educational or administrative duties can be part of the position up to 20% of a full-time position.
The Ph.D. position is for four years where financing for the first year will be a postgraduate study grant and during the following three years as an employee of the university as a Ph.D student.
The applicant must be eligible for PhD studies. Priority is given to those who are deemed to show the greatest aptitude for a successful completion of the graduate studies. Uppsala University is strongly committed to the equal opportunity policy and women are especially invited to apply.
The application shall consist of a CV, copies of exams and list of courses including the grades obtained, a copy of the Master thesis (or a draft thereof), as well as the names of two persons that can be used as referees.
How to Apply: Online
Use the link below to access the application form.
PhD position in Historical geology and palaeontologi
Deadline:
1 March, 2012
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Category: Biology, by Academic Discipline, by Academic Level, by Region, Europe, Geography, Geology, Mar 2012, Natural Sciences, PhD
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