PhD - demography -

The Research Group „Wildlife Diseases“ has the following Ph. D. position vacant in the project „Lead intoxications in White-tailed Sea eagles: causes and methods of resolution“ supported by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF):
Tasks:
Modelling the impact of mortality factors on the population dynamics (growth and expansion) and the age related mortality of the White-tailed Sea Eagle in Germany

Possibly molecular biological analysis of the „turn-over“ in the White-tailed Sea Eagle population in Germany

Required skills and education:
MSc degree or Diploma in Biology, Veterinary Medicine or a related education is required. Advanced courses in statistics, population modelling or equivalent are desirable. Proficiency in both written and spoken English. Excellent social skills, ability to work independently and high motivation will be assets. Ability to understand and speak the German language fluently. Experience in matrix calculations and modelling processes using programs such as Mark, Vortex, Ramas GIS or others are expected.

The position is at 60% employment (TVöD, Tarifbereich Ost) and initially limited to two years, but can be expanded to three years. The IZW is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from women are strongly encouraged. Preference will be given to disabled applicants with the same qualifications. For further information please contact Dr. Oliver Krone (+ 49 30/5168-212 or krone@izw-berlin.de).

Applicants should submit a letter explaining their interests in and particular skills for this position, a CV including candidate‘s photo, a summary of their Diploma or Master Thesis, and publication list (if available) preferentially before 20.08.2006. We will consider applications until the position is filled. Please cite reference 06/03/FG3.

Application should be sent to:

Leibniz-Institute for Zoo- and Wildlife Research, to Mrs. Wagner,
P.O. Box 60 11 03, D-10252 Berlin, Germany