PhD position in freshwater fisheries ecology & evolution

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> >
> >>UCD School of Biology & Environmental Science
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> >>PhD position in freshwater fisheries ecology & evolution:
> >>
> >>A three-year funded position is available to work in the research
> >>laboratories of Dr Mary
> >>Kelly-Quinn and Dr Stefano Mariani to study the trophic ecology and
> >>life-history of pike
> >>(Esox lucius) populations in Irish lakes and rivers and to investigate
> >>the colonisation
> >>history of this species in Ireland, using a range of molecular genetic
> >>approaches.
> >>The project will be carried out in collaboration with Ireland's
> >>Central Fisheries Board, it
> >>will entail sampling in several Irish ecosystems, interacting with the
> >>angling community,
> >>as well as conducting sophisticated laboratory work, including the
> >>application of DNA
> >>technologies and spectroscopy for stable isotope analysis.
> >>
> >>The successful candidate will possess an honours primary degree (at
> >>least 2.1) or
> >>equivalent, in the field of ecology, evolution, environmental science
> >>and/or conservation
> >>biology. Previous research experience in both aquatic biology and
> >>molecular genetics will
> >>be desirable. Master-level education would of course be a bonus. A
> >>commitment to
> >>scientific inquiry and excellent communication skills, both written
> >>and oral, are
> >>paramount.
> >>
> >>The position is based at the School of Biology & Environmental Science
> >>(http://www.ucd.ie/bioenvsci/index.html), University College Dublin,
> >>Ireland's largest
> >>University (ranked 89th in the 2009 Times Higher Education Supplement
> >>world's
> >>universities table). Both the campus and the city offer vibrant
> >>cultural environments and
> >>a myriad of opportunities for scientific and cultural growth.
> >>
> >>Please send your CV, along with a covering letter describing your
> >>skills and experiences
> >>and why you are interested in this project. Include also names and
> >>contacts of at least
> >>two referees.
> >>Applications should be sent by email to:
> >>mary.kelly-quinn@ucd.ie and
> >>stefano.mariani@ucd.ie
> >>Closing date for applications is Friday 26th of February.
> >>Start date of the project is April 1st.
> >>
> >>Please note that university fees are covered for EU nationals. Non-EU
> >>applicants would
> >>have to cover the additional costs.