Overview
Within IBED, the research group Aquatic Microbiology, led by Prof. Jef Huisman, received a TOP grant from the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) for the project 'Effects of rising CO2 concentrations on resource competition in plankton communities'.
Climate change scenarios predict that atmospheric CO2 concentrations will double by the end of this century. Phytoplankton species utilize CO2 for photosynthesis, accounting for almost 50% of the world's carbon fixation. Yet, theory capable of predicting changes in phytoplankton species composition in response to rising CO2 is still in its infancy. Therefore, this project aims to develop such theory, using a combination of mathematical models, laboratory experiments and field studies.
Our research team consists of three senior scientific staff, two lab technicians, and a varying number of externally funded PhD students and postdocs.
Tasks
This PhD project will focus on competition experiments and field studies in which different phytoplankton species compete for inorganic carbon. The competition experiments will be carried out in laboratory-built chemostats, at different CO2 concentrations. The experimental results will be compared with theoretical predictions of a competition model recently developed by our research team. The insights obtained from these lab studies will be validated by monitoring of dynamic changes in phytoplankton species composition and inorganic carbon availability in lakes.
Requirements
■Master in microbial ecology, aquatic ecology or marine biology
■Experience with laboratory cultures of phytoplankton and/or other microorganisms
■Experience with field studies in freshwater and/or marine ecosystems
■Expertise with mathematical models and/or statistical analysis is recommended
■Ability to work in multidisciplinary research teams
Further information
For additional information, please contact Dr Jolanda Verspagen, +31 20 525 6027, j.m.h.verspagen@uva.nl.
Appointment
The start date is early 2011. The full-time appointment will be on a temporary basis for a maximum period of four years (18 months plus a further 30 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. The PhD student is also expected to assist in teaching of undergraduates. The full-time gross monthly salary will range from €2,042 in the first year to €2,612 in the final year, according to the Dutch salary scales for PhD students. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable. The annual salary will be increased with 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
Job application
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 about the candidate can be obtained. Applications should be send by email to application-science@uva.nl. Please quote the vacancy number in the subject field. The deadline for applications is 14 November 2010. Interviews will be held in December.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
Within IBED, the research group Aquatic Microbiology, led by Prof. Jef Huisman, received a TOP grant from the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) for the project 'Effects of rising CO2 concentrations on resource competition in plankton communities'.
Climate change scenarios predict that atmospheric CO2 concentrations will double by the end of this century. Phytoplankton species utilize CO2 for photosynthesis, accounting for almost 50% of the world's carbon fixation. Yet, theory capable of predicting changes in phytoplankton species composition in response to rising CO2 is still in its infancy. Therefore, this project aims to develop such theory, using a combination of mathematical models, laboratory experiments and field studies.
Our research team consists of three senior scientific staff, two lab technicians, and a varying number of externally funded PhD students and postdocs.
Tasks
This PhD project will focus on competition experiments and field studies in which different phytoplankton species compete for inorganic carbon. The competition experiments will be carried out in laboratory-built chemostats, at different CO2 concentrations. The experimental results will be compared with theoretical predictions of a competition model recently developed by our research team. The insights obtained from these lab studies will be validated by monitoring of dynamic changes in phytoplankton species composition and inorganic carbon availability in lakes.
Requirements
■Master in microbial ecology, aquatic ecology or marine biology
■Experience with laboratory cultures of phytoplankton and/or other microorganisms
■Experience with field studies in freshwater and/or marine ecosystems
■Expertise with mathematical models and/or statistical analysis is recommended
■Ability to work in multidisciplinary research teams
Further information
For additional information, please contact Dr Jolanda Verspagen, +31 20 525 6027, j.m.h.verspagen@uva.nl.
Appointment
The start date is early 2011. The full-time appointment will be on a temporary basis for a maximum period of four years (18 months plus a further 30 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. The PhD student is also expected to assist in teaching of undergraduates. The full-time gross monthly salary will range from €2,042 in the first year to €2,612 in the final year, according to the Dutch salary scales for PhD students. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable. The annual salary will be increased with 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
Job application
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 about the candidate can be obtained. Applications should be send by email to application-science@uva.nl. Please quote the vacancy number in the subject field. The deadline for applications is 14 November 2010. Interviews will be held in December.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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