Study Subject(s): Laboratory of Ornithology in Olomouc seeks one PhD student to join a team working on two grant projects: (1) Post-copulatory sexual selection and the biology of sperm, (2) Long-term monitoring of highly philopatric songbird population with known pedigree.
Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing PhD program.
Scholarship Provider: Laboratory of Ornithology in Olomouc
Scholarship can be taken at: Czech Republic
Eligibility:
-An MSc in Biology, with a specialization in Animal Ecology, Zoology, or Genetics.
-Experience with data analysis.
-Experience with work on birds in the field will be an advantage.
-Proficient knowledge of English (ability to write scientific papers).
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The students of the Czech Republic can apply for this position.
Scholarship Description: Laboratory of Ornithology in Olomouc seeks one PhD student to join a team working on two grant projects: (1) Post-copulatory sexual selection and the biology of sperm, (2) Long-term monitoring of highly philopatric songbird population with known pedigree. Collared flycatcher is the study species in both these projects. In the first project we will test relationships between ornament size, sperm quality, and paternity. In the second project we will gather basic breeding biology data (laying date, clutch size, egg size, parental feeding rate etc.), conduct cross-fostering experiments and fit animal models to decompose phenotypic variances in offspring and parental traits to their causal components. The major part of the position will lie in data analysis and work on scientific papers.
Number of award(s): Laboratory of Ornithology in Olomouc seeks one PhD student.
Duration of award(s): The successful candidate will first be offered a temporary position for one year with the option of renewal for another three years. Extension of the contract depends on sufficient progress in the first year to indicate that a successful completion of the PhD thesis within the next three years is to be expected.
What does it cover? Laboratory of Ornithology offers salary 10000 CZK gross plus additional 7000 CZK of scholarship (tax free). The position requires residence in Olomouc and must result in PhD thesis within the 4-year contract period.
How to Apply: Applications, including a letter of motivation detailing research interests and experience, a CV, a list of publications (if any), a summary of MSc thesis, and letters of recommendation from two academic referees, should be sent to Miloš Krist (e-mail: milos.krist-at-upol.cz).
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is 5th June, 2013.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application
PhD Position in Bird Ecology at Laboratory of Ornithology in Czech Republic
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