PhD Position in the Department of Applied Ecology and Environmental Biology, University of Ghent, Belgium

PhD Position in the Department of Applied Ecology and Environmental Biology, University of Ghent, Belgium

June 30, 2011 by info
Filed under: Belgium PhD, Belgium Scholarships, Ecology Scholarships, PhD Scholarships

University of Ghent announced PhD Position for research in the Department of Applied Ecology and Environmental Biology, Belgium -2011

Study Subject(s): Stress Ecology and Epigenetics
Course Level: PhD
Scholarship Provider: University of Ghent
Scholarship can be taken at: Belgium
Eligibility:
Candidates should have a Masters degree (M Sc.) in a Life Science Discipline. Candidates should have a passion for the environment. An education background in molecular biology, genetics, genomics and/or bioinformatics is an asset, but not a pass-fail criteria in case the candidate is eager enough to increase his/her knowledge in these disciplines.

The Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Aquatic Ecology (Ghent University, Belgium) is urgently looking for someone who is interested and motivated to conduct research about epigenetic mechanisms of inheritance in an ecological strress context.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: July 7, 2011


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PhD Position in the Department of Biology, University of Ghent, Belgium

University of Ghent offers PhD position in the department of Biology

Study Subject: How cell metabolism and biochemical composition vary among species and is influenced by environmental stress.

Employer: University of Ghent

Level: PhD

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic PhD student for the Laboratory of Protistology and Aquatic Ecology interested in microalgae physiology. Your research will be focused on how cell metabolism and biochemical composition vary among species and is influenced by environmental stress. You will be partly involved in the European BAMMBO-project (“Sustainable production of Biologically Active Molecules of Marine Based origin”) that will screen and identify target marine organisms for potential as sustainable producers of high-added value molecules (HVABs). Your work will be highly complementary to ongoing research in the group and involves close collaboration both with (inter)national research partners and industrial companies.

Eligibility:

• You have a Master degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or Bioengineering

• You read, write and speak English fluently

• You work accurately and efficiently. You have good technical and writing skills. You are independent and like to take initiative. You are flexible. You have good communication skills. You are a team player

• Willingness to apply for an IWT PhD scholarship is a plus.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 27 February 2011

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