Overview
The FORCE project aims to understand the ultimate and proximate causes of change in Caribbean coral reef ecosystems. Eutrophication through runoff of terrestrial nutrients into coastal waters may cause a shift from coral dominance to macroalgae. However, the role of phytoplankton in absorbing nutrients has largely been under-appreciated. Phytoplankton often responds rapidly to changes in nutrient availability and may utilise much of the terrestrial nutrients, rendering them unavailable to corals and macroalgae. To date, nutrient thresholds indicating problematic levels of eutrophication of coral reefs have been proposed, but their relevance is questionable. Our study will investigate how the nutrient influx is allocated over phytoplankton, macroalgae and corals to obtain a better understanding of the impacts of eutrophication on coral reefs.
Fieldwork will consist of water sampling, chemical and biological analyses, underwater surveys, and aquarium experiments. The fieldwork (18-24 months) will be primarily conducted at the Carmabi Ecological Institute on Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles, and at some other Caribbean locations. Preparation for field work, laboratory and statistical analyses, and writing of manuscripts will be done at the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
Requirements
The successful candidate has:
- an MSc in marine biology, aquatic ecology, or related biological field;
- experience with fieldwork;
- experience in (scientific) teamwork;
- proven writing ability in English;
- preference will be given to applicants who have experience with the ecology of phytoplankton, or macroalgae, or coral reefs;
- a valid driver's license and open water SCUBA certificate.
Further information
More information can be obtained from: Dr. Petra Visser, +31 20 525 7073, P.M.Visser@uva.nl, Aquatic Microbiology, UvA.
Appointment
The appointment starting a.s.a.p. will be on a temporary basis for a maximum period of four years (12 months plus a further 36 months after a positive evaluation) and should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). An educational plan will be drafted that includes attendance of courses and (international) meetings. PhD students are also expected to assist in teaching undergraduates. The salary is in accordance with the university regulations for academic personnel (Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities) and will range from €2,042 (first year) up to a maximum of €2,612 (last year) gross per month (scale P). The annual salary will be increased with 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
How to apply
Applications should include a detailed CV including a list of publications, a motivation letter, and the names and contact addresses of two references from which information can be obtained. Applications should be e-mailed to application-science@uva.nl before February 15, 2010. Please quote the vacancy number in the subject field. Interviews will be held on March 8, 2010.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity
The FORCE project aims to understand the ultimate and proximate causes of change in Caribbean coral reef ecosystems. Eutrophication through runoff of terrestrial nutrients into coastal waters may cause a shift from coral dominance to macroalgae. However, the role of phytoplankton in absorbing nutrients has largely been under-appreciated. Phytoplankton often responds rapidly to changes in nutrient availability and may utilise much of the terrestrial nutrients, rendering them unavailable to corals and macroalgae. To date, nutrient thresholds indicating problematic levels of eutrophication of coral reefs have been proposed, but their relevance is questionable. Our study will investigate how the nutrient influx is allocated over phytoplankton, macroalgae and corals to obtain a better understanding of the impacts of eutrophication on coral reefs.
Fieldwork will consist of water sampling, chemical and biological analyses, underwater surveys, and aquarium experiments. The fieldwork (18-24 months) will be primarily conducted at the Carmabi Ecological Institute on Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles, and at some other Caribbean locations. Preparation for field work, laboratory and statistical analyses, and writing of manuscripts will be done at the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
Requirements
The successful candidate has:
- an MSc in marine biology, aquatic ecology, or related biological field;
- experience with fieldwork;
- experience in (scientific) teamwork;
- proven writing ability in English;
- preference will be given to applicants who have experience with the ecology of phytoplankton, or macroalgae, or coral reefs;
- a valid driver's license and open water SCUBA certificate.
Further information
More information can be obtained from: Dr. Petra Visser, +31 20 525 7073, P.M.Visser@uva.nl, Aquatic Microbiology, UvA.
Appointment
The appointment starting a.s.a.p. will be on a temporary basis for a maximum period of four years (12 months plus a further 36 months after a positive evaluation) and should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). An educational plan will be drafted that includes attendance of courses and (international) meetings. PhD students are also expected to assist in teaching undergraduates. The salary is in accordance with the university regulations for academic personnel (Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities) and will range from €2,042 (first year) up to a maximum of €2,612 (last year) gross per month (scale P). The annual salary will be increased with 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
How to apply
Applications should include a detailed CV including a list of publications, a motivation letter, and the names and contact addresses of two references from which information can be obtained. Applications should be e-mailed to application-science@uva.nl before February 15, 2010. Please quote the vacancy number in the subject field. Interviews will be held on March 8, 2010.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity
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