Fwd: Graduate position: UBremen.InsectEvolution

[Hao Wu]

昆虫生态学

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From: <evo...@evol.biology.mcmaster.ca>
Date: Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 6:42 PM
Subject: Graduate position: UBremen.InsectEvolution
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University of Bremen, Population Ecology and Evolutionary Ecology Group

*PhD position in Insect Ecology*

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate to study
interactions between parasitoid wasps (Fopius arisanus) and arboreal
weaver ants (Oecophylla longinoda) as well as ants and Mango fruit flies
within a biological control project against an invasive Mango fruit fly
(Bactrocera invadens) in Eastern Africa. The project aims at clarifying
the efficiency of weaver ants in disturbing oviposition in native and
introduced Mango fruit flies, and to study possible effects of weaver
ants on foraging of native and introduced parasitoids. The studies will
be conducted at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and
Ecology (icipe) in Nairobi, one of the leading research institutions for
insect ecology in Sub-Saharan Africa. Time at the University of Bremen
will be allotted for data analysis, paper preparation, and soft-skill
courses.

The position will start on September 1, 2011 and will be paid for 3
years on a stipend basis (1024.- EUR), funded by the German Federal
Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. The successful
candidate is expected to hold a Diploma or Master degree in Biology or
related field and should be highly interested in entomology and
behavioural ecology. Experience with quantitative behavioural
observation and statistical analysis of data would be appreciated.

Please send your electronic application in a single pdf-file until *July
1, 2011* to Prof. Dr. Thomas S. Hoffmeister, Population Ecology and
Evolutionary Ecology Group, Institute of Ecology, Department of Biology
/Chemistry, University of Bremen, Leobener Str. NW2, 28359 Bremen. Your
application letter should be accompanied by your CV, and the names,
email addresses and telephone numbers of two referees.

June 15, 2011, Thomas S. Hoffmeister

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Thomas S. Hoffmeister, Prof. Dr.
Population&  Evolutionary Ecology Group
FB2 Biology/Chemistry, University of Bremen
fon +49.421.218.62930 fax +49.421.218.62949
hoffm...@uni-bremen.de www.popecol.uni-bremen.de


Thomas Hoffmeister <t...@uni-bremen.de>