PhD studentship in Limnology,Uppsala University , Sweden

Applications are invited for PhD studentship at the Department of Ecology and Evolution/Department of Limnology/ (Uppsala University , Sweden ), in collaboration with the Department of Environmental Microbiology (UFZ, Leipzig , Germany ).
 
Aim of the project
  The main task of the PhD student will be to identify the key players in hydrocarbon degradation and analyze their (meta)genome using techniques such as CARD-FISH, MAR-FISH, Magneto-FISH, pyrosequencing and sequence analysis. The aim is to provide insight into the processes governing intrinsic bioremediation.
 
Work Area
  The position is at Uppsala University , but the work will be located both in Uppsala ( Sweden ) and Leipzig ( Germany ).
 
Qualifications
  We seek a highly motivated creative person with a strong interest in interdisciplinary research and the willingness to live and work at both locations ( Uppsala and Leipzig ) during their PhD studies. Candidates should have a master (Diploma or equivalent) in Biologyand should have a very good knowledge of English.
  Funding for a PhD position normally extends over a period of four (full-time equivalent) years. Additionally, optional teaching assistance duties up to a level of 20% of full time may be persued, depending on availability. More information can be obtained on the following web page: http://www.teknat.uu.se .
  Further regulations concerning for PhD-students are as laid down in Högskoleförordningen 5 kap, 1-7 §§.
Uppsala University is striving to achieve gender equality and therefore we explicitly encourage women to apply for this position.
 
For Further Information
For further information contact Dr. Annelie Wendeberg, +49 (0)341 235 1377, e-mail: annelie.pernthaler@ufz.de , or Dr. Stefan Bertilson +46-18-4712712, e-mail: stebe@ebc.uu.se. The trade union representatives are Anders Grundström, SACO (the Swedish Confederation of Professional Associations), phone +46 18 471 5380 and Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST (the Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees), phone +46 18 471 1996, Stefan Djurström, SEKO (the Union of Service and Communication Employees), phone +46 18 471 3315.
  We are looking forward to receive your application by August 17, 2009 marked UFV-PA- 2009/1782 to the Registrar´s Office, Uppsala University, Box 256, 751 05 Uppsala, fax + 46 18 471 2000 or e-mail registrator@uu.se . Applicants who use fax or e-mail must follow up by sending in original documents no later than a week after the application deadline. The application should include a short letter which describes yourself and your research interests, a CV, copies of your exams, degrees and grades, and - if relevant - a copy of your Masters thesis, diploma projects or equivalent. Names and contact information for one or two reference persons shall be included. Other relevant material can also be included. Send also an electronic version of the application to Stefan Bertilson, e-mail: stebe@ebc.uu.se.
 
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