PhD position at the Research Institute for Limnology (ILIM) in Mondsee,
University of Innsbruck, Austria

We are offering a PhD position within a running FWF START project
on eco-evolutionary dynamics and admixture at ILIM in Mondsee
(https://www.uibk.ac.at/limno/index.html.en) which is part of the
University of Innsbruck.

We investigate secondary contact in the context of global change in
important aquatic grazers (Daphnia spp.) and study the consequences of
admixture on eco-evolutionary dynamics on the species, communities and
ecosystem level.

The position is planned for 42 months with a possible extension up to
a total of 48 months.

Your Project
The goal of this PhD project is to characterize phenotypic differences
among parental species and their hybrids in the Daphnia longispina
species complex and to experimentally test the ecological consequences of
phenotypic admixture variation in mesocosms. The lab maintains a large
collection of unadmixed and admixed isofemale Daphnia lines for which
whole-genome data is available and which can be used for experimental
work to investigate eco-evolutionary dynamics and potential feedback
loops. The lab and the University's Research Institute for Limnology
(ILIM) in Mondsee are well-equipped to support life history, aquaria
and mesocosm experiments.

Your Skills
We are seeking a candidate with a pronounced interest in research
and evolutionary ecology. Good problem-solving skills, a high degree
of self-motivation, independence and the ability to work in a team
are essential. Prior experience in any of the following areas will
be of advantage but is not strictly required: (i) phenotyping,
life-history and/or mesocosm experiments (design, experimentation),
(ii) statistical analysis and coding (e.g., R, Python, bash), (iii)
genetic data analysis. The work within our international team and with
international collaborators requires proficiency in English.

Position and Place
The annual gross salary is ~49.320,00 EURO. The contract
includes health insurance and 5 weeks of holidays per
year. Furthermore, the university has additional attractive offers:
https://www.uibk.ac.at/universitaet/zusatzleistungen/index.html.en

We aim to ensure an excellent working environment in which everyone can
contribute their experience, ideas and ways of thinking and we offer
and support professional training. Moreover, we strive for cultural and
gender equity, diversity, and inclusion for anyone to be involved in
this project. Candidates with a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives,
and ideas will be welcomed and are encouraged to apply.

The institute (ILIM) has a focus on research on evolutionary ecology in
freshwater systems and is located directly at the lake in the market
town Mondsee (https://www.uibk.ac.at/limno/index.html.en). Mondsee
is part of the Salzkammergut region offering beautiful sceneries and
many opportunities for outdoor recreation including swimming, hiking,
climbing and biking. Mondsee is also close to the city of Salzburg which
is renowned for its cultural highlights and offers various opportunities
for leisure activities. Lab members preferring this more urban environment
commute to work by bus, car or bike.

For more information on the position, the project, the group, the place or
the University, please do not hesitate to contact Markus.Moest@uibk.ac.at.

How to apply
We are looking forward to receiving your application and we are reviewing
on a rolling basis. Please send a single pdf file including a letter of
motivation, curriculum vitae, a list of publications (if any) and contact
details of two references to Markus.Moest@uibk.ac.at. Applications should
be written in English.

MÖST Markus, PhD
Research Institute for Limnology, Mondsee, University of Innsbruck
Mondseestraße 9
A-5310 Mondsee
Austria
Tel: +43 512 507-51771 
Web: https://www.uibk.ac.at/limno/personnel/moest/index.html.en
E-mail: Markus.Moest@uibk.ac.at

"Möst, Markus Hartmann" <Markus.Moest@uibk.ac.at>

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