A 3 year PhD position for an ecologist is available with the Southern Ocean Group based in the Department of Zoology and Entomology at Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa. Study is to commence in January 2008.
The focus of the project will be on the examination of feeding relationships among organisms inhabiting the Southern Ocean, details of which will depend on the specific interests of the successful applicant. The student will gain the opportunity to learn trophic tracer techniques including analysis of fatty acid profiles and stable isotope ratios. The successful applicant will be supervised by Prof. William Froneman and Dr. Nicole Richoux.
Profile: We are looking for a highly motivated person with a strong background in the ecology of aquatic organisms. Interest or experience in field based research is necessary.
Financing: The successful candidate will earn a fellowship of R60,000. As an indication of the award's value in South African terms, reasonable accommodation in Grahamstown is priced from ~R2000-R2500 per month.
Application deadline: Please email a letter of motivation and a CV (including the names of three potential referees) to William Froneman by August 31 2007.
Email: W.Froneman@ru.ac.za
The focus of the project will be on the examination of feeding relationships among organisms inhabiting the Southern Ocean, details of which will depend on the specific interests of the successful applicant. The student will gain the opportunity to learn trophic tracer techniques including analysis of fatty acid profiles and stable isotope ratios. The successful applicant will be supervised by Prof. William Froneman and Dr. Nicole Richoux.
Profile: We are looking for a highly motivated person with a strong background in the ecology of aquatic organisms. Interest or experience in field based research is necessary.
Financing: The successful candidate will earn a fellowship of R60,000. As an indication of the award's value in South African terms, reasonable accommodation in Grahamstown is priced from ~R2000-R2500 per month.
Application deadline: Please email a letter of motivation and a CV (including the names of three potential referees) to William Froneman by August 31 2007.
Email: W.Froneman@ru.ac.za
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