PhD Positions in Plant Ecology, Technische Universitat Munchen - Germany
Two open PhD-positions in Plant Ecology and Plant Pathology are being advertised at Technische Universität München, Freising, Germany.
Candidates with a strong background/interest in modeling approaches, carrying a degree (Diploma/MSc) in Ecology, Botany, Forestry or related disciplines are strongly encouraged to apply.
Experience in modeling or model application and statistical evaluation will be advantageous.
The successful applicants will use a mechanistic plant simulation model (PLATHO) which has been developed within the SFB 607 during the last 9 years.
The starting date is July to September 2007.
Complete applications (in English or German) should be sent to contact persons below.
Closing date is June 10th, 2007.
Position 1 Plant Pathology
This allocation module will be used to identify similarities or differences in resource allocation between the various host-pathogen interactions.
Contact persons:
Prof. Dr. W. Oßwald,
Dr. F. Fleischmann
Tel: 08161-714577, E-mail: osswald@wzw.tum.de
Position 2 Plant Ecology
The subject of this work is an integrative assessment of cost/benefit relation in woody and herbaceous plants. The central aim is whether carbon allocation in plants follows common principles regarding resource uptake, investments, and maintenance.
Contact persons:
Prof. Dr. R. Matyssek,
Dr. Häberle, PD
Dr. T. Grams Tel: 08161-714575, E-Mail: matyssek@wzw.tum.de
Department Address:
Technische Universitat Munchen
Department of Ecology
Am Hochanger 13
D-85354 Freising
Germany