Overview
The project deals with effects of climate change, focusing on temperature-dependent flight characteristics and associated life history traits in an invasive fruit moth species. To predict further spread of this pest into hitherto uncolonized areas, we want to understand the magnitude of its potential to adapt to changing environments. Little is known about how insect flight characteristics change with ambient temperature conditions experienced during flight (acclimation), during development (developmental plasticity), and experienced over two generations (cross-generational effect). A computer-linked apparatus will be used for comparative assessment of insect flight performance.
ETH Applied Entomology investigates insect-plant interactions, particularly as a basis for more sustainable pest and crop management. Main languages spoken are English and German.
Education PhD with experience in insect behaviour
Entrance upon July 15, 2010, or upon agreement
Duration of appointment 1 year, with option for extension based on performance and opportunity
Remarks Review of applications will start immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Send Curriculum Vitae, a list of methods you are familiar with, indication of the earliest possible starting date, as well as addresses with phone numbers of three references to Prof. Dr. Silvia Dorn.
For further information you may contact Dr. Dominique Mazzi,
email: dominique.mazzi@ipw.agrl.ethz.ch / phone +41 (44) 632 39 36.
Contact address
Prof. Dr. Silvia Dorn
ETH Zurich / Applied Entomology
(Subject: Postdoc Insect Behaviour)
Schmelzbergstrasse 9 / LFO
CH-8092 Zurich
Email silvia.dorn@ipw.agrl.ethz.ch
http://www.em.ipw.agrl.ethz.ch
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this position
The project deals with effects of climate change, focusing on temperature-dependent flight characteristics and associated life history traits in an invasive fruit moth species. To predict further spread of this pest into hitherto uncolonized areas, we want to understand the magnitude of its potential to adapt to changing environments. Little is known about how insect flight characteristics change with ambient temperature conditions experienced during flight (acclimation), during development (developmental plasticity), and experienced over two generations (cross-generational effect). A computer-linked apparatus will be used for comparative assessment of insect flight performance.
ETH Applied Entomology investigates insect-plant interactions, particularly as a basis for more sustainable pest and crop management. Main languages spoken are English and German.
Education PhD with experience in insect behaviour
Entrance upon July 15, 2010, or upon agreement
Duration of appointment 1 year, with option for extension based on performance and opportunity
Remarks Review of applications will start immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Send Curriculum Vitae, a list of methods you are familiar with, indication of the earliest possible starting date, as well as addresses with phone numbers of three references to Prof. Dr. Silvia Dorn.
For further information you may contact Dr. Dominique Mazzi,
email: dominique.mazzi@ipw.agrl.ethz.ch / phone +41 (44) 632 39 36.
Contact address
Prof. Dr. Silvia Dorn
ETH Zurich / Applied Entomology
(Subject: Postdoc Insect Behaviour)
Schmelzbergstrasse 9 / LFO
CH-8092 Zurich
Email silvia.dorn@ipw.agrl.ethz.ch
http://www.em.ipw.agrl.ethz.ch
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this position
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