Rhodes University
Department Of Zoology And Entomology
Phd position available
For studies in food web ecology of coastal marine invertebrate communities
Research and bursary funding is available for a highly motivated PhD student
in the field of marine ecology, to be based in the Richoux laboratory in the
Zoology and Entomology Department at Rhodes University in Grahamstown, South
Africa. Applicants must possess an M.Sc. degree in a related biological field (eg.
zoology, botany, biochemistry, etc.) and have a keen interest in both field and
laboratory-based research. The successful applicant will acquire or further
develop skills in an exciting and widely applicable interdisciplinary field
involving trophic marker analysis (fatty acid and stable isotope signatures) to
study energy transfer within and among aquatic ecosystems.
All interested candidates, please email your CV (with 3 referees and their
email contact details), transcripts, pdf copy of M.Sc. thesis (or a summary if
not yet completed), and a letter of motivation as soon as possible to:
Dr. Nicole Richoux
N.Richoux@ru.ac.za
Room 209
Department of Zoology and Entomology
Rhodes University
Grahamstown
South Africa, 6140
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SARChI Research Chair in Marine Ecosystems
Rhodes University
Applications are invited from South African citizens for postgraduate
bursaries for 2010/2011 at the MSc and PhD levels.
Bursaries are offered for postgraduate studies in the broad field of marine
biology. Successful applicants will join a highly motivated and productive team
of postgraduates and post doctoral researchers with strong interdisciplinary
collaborative links. The group is multi-ethnic and multinational and, while the
focus is on the south coast of South Africa, field work is carried out
throughout the country and in the Southern Ocean. Present areas of research
include phylogeography, biogeography, ecophysiology, community structuring and
species interactions.
Bursary values are: MSc R40 000 pa
PhD R60 000 pa
Limited honours bursaries are available at R8 000
Applications will be competitive and evaluated primarily on the basis of
academic excellence. However, evidence of dedication, a strong work ethic and
serious commitment to research will be advantageous. Applications should include
an academic transcript, the names and contact details of three referees and a
brief letter of motivation.
Please submit applications (preferably via e-mail) to:
Prof Christopher McQuaid
Dept of Zoology and Entomology,
Rhodes University
Grahamstown 6140
Tel: 046 603 8535/8525
e-mail: c.mcquaid@ru.ac.za
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Rhodes University
Post-doctoral opportunities - Coastal phylogeography, ecology &
systematics
Researchers from the Molecular Ecology and Systematics Group (MESG) and the
Coastal Research Group (CRG) at Rhodes University have recently made important
advances in understanding genetic and ecological processes in marine organisms.
This has been achieved using DNA sequencing technologies in conjunction with
ecological experiments in the laboratory and the field.
In order to continue and expand this work, we are looking for two energetic
people who have recently obtained their PhDs to undertake phylogeographic and
ecological research on selected seaweeds and animals along the southern African
coastline.
Among the skills required of the successful applicants are: a sound
understanding of marine biology, DNA amplification and sequencing, DNA cloning,
the ability to conduct a range of phylogenetic and phylogeographic analyses, and
an understanding of ecological processes and theory. Possession of a valid
driver's license and SCUBA diving skills would be advantageous.
The research will be supervised by Prof. C. D. McQuaid (CRG) and Prof. N.P.
Barker (MESG). All molecular work will be conducted in the MESG lab in the
Botany Department; facilities for ecological and ecophysiological studies are
available in the Department of Zoology & Entomology
For additional information please contact Prof. Nigel Barker, Dept. Botany (n.barker@ru.ac.za
Phone: 046 603 8715) or Prof. Christopher McQuaid (c.mcquaid@ru.ac.za
Phone: 046 603 8535/8525).
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