PhD position in the eco-evolutionary dynamics of a natural population
of common terns at Bielefeld University, Germany

Project description:

The PhD position is embedded in the DFG-funded research project "Of terns
and change: eco-evolutionary dynamics in a rapidly changing environment"
led by Dr. Maria Moiron. The recent realization that evolutionary change
can relatively rapidly affect ecological and demographic processes and
thus determine populations' ability to cope with rapid changes in the
environment has led to a swift increase in empirical studies focusing
on the feedbacks between ecology and evolution ("eco-evolutionary
dynamics").  This project will combine approaches from quantitative
genetics and evolutionary demographics to address fundamental questions
related to eco-evolutionary dynamics in the wild. The main aim of the
PhD project is to address these questions by means of empirical tests
using a unique dataset from a long-term study population of common terns
(*Sterna hirundo*).  The person hired within this project will be working
closely with, and be co-supervised by, Prof. Dr. Sandra Bouwhuis from
the Institute of Avian Research in Wilhelmshaven, Germany.

Main responsibilities:
Research tasks (95 %):
-          field work as part of an international team in a natural
           population of common terns
-          statistical analysis of individual-based, long-term data,
           incorporating pedigree information
-          collaboration with other researchers, including at Bielefeld
           University and at the Institute of Avian Research
-          preparation of contributions for scientific conferences
-          writing scientific publications for international journals

Other tasks (5 %):
-          organizational tasks within the research group

We look forward to receiving your application, which should include
a motivation letter and a CV. Full details about the position and
application procedure can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/bdd2tdxw.

The application deadline is 25.10.2024. Interviews will be held in early
to mid-November. We aim to start the project on 01.02.2025.

For further information regarding the application
procedure or the project, please contact Dr. Maria
Moiron (maria.moiron@uni-bielefeld.de). Lab
Websites: https://mariamoiron.weebly.com/ and
https://sites.google.com/site/drsandrabouwhuis/

Dr Maria Moiron
Research associate,
Department of Evolutionary Biology,
Bielefeld University (GER)
https://mariamoiron.weebly.com/

Maria Moiron <mariamoironc@gmail.com>

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