The Department of Environmental Microbiology of the Center for Environmental Research Leipzig (Germany) is currently seeking a highly motivated PhD student (m/f) with interest and experience in Microbial Ecology from January 1st, 2007 for a period of three years.
The position is part of the UFZ Project SAFIRA II (Remediation Research in Regionally con-taminated Aquifers). The goal of SAFIRA is the development and step-by-step implementa-tion of new low-energy and passive water treatment technologies for mixtures of organic contaminants (especially chlorinated aromatics), from a prototype to a full-scale technical application.
One approach within the project is the use of constructed wetlands as passive mod-ules for enhanced microbial decontamination of formerly anoxic groundwater. The artificial wetlands serve as a platform to study the adaptation of microbial communities to organic contamination under (semi-)natural conditions along contamination gradients.
To support the understanding of complex processes within the wetlands, controlled laboratory experiments will accompany the field research. The successful candidate will conduct microbial biodiversity research integrating experimental and theoretical approaches.
Moreover the candidate is expected to contribute to ongoing studies of functional diversity (across trophic levels, temporal and spatial scales) of microbial communities applying various approaches in close collaboration with different working groups and participating departments. A broad range of established methods will be used in the project.
This includes aerobic and anaerobic cultivation, community fingerprinting (SSCP, T-RLFP, PLFA), high speed cell sorting, analyses of inorganic and organic compounds, the application of stable isotope techniques and various statistical methods for data interpretation. We are looking for a highly motivated student with a strong background and interest in microbiology and ecology.
Applicants should hold a corresponding Diploma or Master degree.
For questions and further information please contact: Prof. Hauke Harms (+49 341 235 2225; hauke.harms@ ufz.de) or Dr. Ingo Fetzer (+49 341 235 3255; ingo.fetzer@ ufz.de)
Salary will be according to the appropriate civil service level TVÖD (13/2). The place of work is Leipzig, Saxony, Germany. Physically handicapped person will be
favored if they are equally qualified. Women are explicitly encouraged to apply to increase their share in science and research.
Please send your complete application documents (curriculum vitae, references) under the code 65/2006 up to October 31th, 2006 to the Personal Department of the UFZ Centre for Environmental Research Leipzig-Halle, Permoserstraß e 15, 04318 Leipzig, Germany. -- Dr. Ingo Fetzer Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ Dep. Environmental Microbiology (UMB) Permoserstraß e 15 04318 Leipzig Germany Room 110 Tel.: +49 341 235 3255 Fax: +49 341 235 2247
Homepage: http://www.ufz. de/index. php?en=5906 Ingo Fetzer
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