New PhD position:
Thermal effects on reproduction and the estimate of thermal fertility limits across different insect species
A new PhD position is available at Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg in Halle (Germany).
Starting date is as soon as possible.
The position is restricted to 3 years.
Project Description
Animals have to cope with increasing temperatures and this is expected to be particularly challenging for ectotherms. Within this project the focus will be on thermal effects on reproduction and the estimate of thermal fertility limits across different insect species. The idea is to compare across species vulnerabilities across different developmental stages but also to explore whether there are sex-specific differences.
Research environment
The position is within the Animal Ecology group led by Claudia Fricke and we are broadly interested in evolutionary ecological questions relating to animal reproduction working mainly with Drosophila melanogaster. In this project also other insect groups will be considered thus prior experience working with insects is beneficial. The work will be done in collaboration with Holger Schielzeth from Jena University.
Your Qualifications
We are looking for a dynamic, creative and collaborative person with an interest in insect reproductive ecology. A candidate with broad entomological experience preferably in combination with prior field work would be preferred. Graduate students with a MSc degree or Diploma in Biology or Zoology can apply. Good statistical skills would be beneficial plus a good mastery of English, both written and spoken.
For questions please contact Claudia Fricke (Claudia.Fricke@zoologie.uni-halle.de) and send your application with the usual documents in one pdf file to the same address.
New PhD position:
Animal Cognition, Biases in auditory perception: a cross-species comparison
A new PhD position is available at Leiden University.
Deadline: 27 February 2023
For more information:
https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/vacatures/2023/kwartaal-1/23-007phd-candidate-in-animal-cognition-biases-in-auditory-perception-a-cross-species-comparison
New PhD position:
Determinants of dominance styles and hierarchical properties in the spotted hyena
A new PhD position is available at Leibniz-IZW in Berlin (Germany) as part of the research group 'Ngorongoro Hyena Project'.
Deadline: 10 March 2023
For more information:
https://leibniz-institutfuerzoo-undwildtierforschung.softgarden.io/job/28105318?l=en
