PhD position in Behavioural Ecology

Vacancy number: 1.2006.00141

The department of Animal Ecology, within the Faculty of Earth and
Life Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands has a
PhD position vacant for the project:

"Quantifying sexual conflict in a simultaneous hermaphrodite".

The goal of the project is to investigate the details of sexual
conflict in simultaneous hermaphrodites at different biological
levels, using the pond snail (Lymnaea stagnalis) as a model system.
Within our integrative approach, the focus will lie on experiments
designed to quantify the investment in the different components of
male reproduction. At the same time, the aim will be to uncover which
male component induces the previously-demonstrated changes in the
recipient, and whether and/or how these imposed costs can be avoided.
The project is funded by the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific
Research and may start very shortly.

Tasks
- Executing scientific research as detailed in the project
description.
- Publication of results of the research in scientific journals as
well as in a thesis.
- Assisting in undergraduate courses given within the Institute of
Ecological Science.
- Following the PhD educational programme as prescribed by the
institute.

Required skills and education
- MSc degree in Biology.
- Advanced courses in behaviour, animal physiology, ecology,
evolution or equivalent are desirable.
- Proficiency in both written and spoken English.
- Excellent social skills, ability to work independently and high
motivation will be assets.

Details
The appointment will initially be for 12 months. After a successful
evaluation the contract will be prolonged with 36 months. The
employment will have to result in a written thesis. Our fringe
benefits of employment can be found at www.vu.nl/vacatures.

Salary
Gross monthly salary, based on experience, amounts to 1.933,- Euro
during the first year up to 2.472,- Euro during the last year.

Information and applications
Upon request, applicants can obtain the complete project description
from D=E9sir=E9e Hoonhout (tel. +31 20 5987004;
desiree.hoonhout@...). Further information can be obtained
from Dr. J.M. Koene (tel. +31 20 5987095; joris.koene@...) or
Prof. Dr. N.M. van Straalen (tel. +31 20 5987070). Please, send your
application including your expression of interest (with a brief
statement of your personal research aims and interests), a detailed
resume, a copy of your graduate work, reprints of published work (if
available), and two reference names before 7 august 2006 addressed to

Dr. J.M.R.M. Neutelings, managing director Faculty of Earth & Life
Sciences, Vrije Universiteit. You may also send your application by e-
mail at: falw-vacatures@....


Dr. Joris M. Koene
Department of Animal Ecology
Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences
Vrije Universiteit
De Boelelaan 1085
1081 HV Amsterdam

Tel: +31 20 5987095
Fax: +31 20 5987123
E-mail: joris.koene@...
URL: http://www.bio.vu.nl/do/staff/JMKoene.htm
URL (incl. PDFs): http://www.jkoene.dds.nl



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