德国博士 生态学

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*PhD-Position
- Ecological Modelling - *

The *Center for Tropical Marine Ecology* (ZMT) in Bremen has been recently
elected member of the prestigious Leibniz Association, which is supported by
the German Federal and State Governments. Through its research, ZMT
contributes to developing science-based strategies for sustainable use of
tropical coastal systems.
To strengthen its research on the analysis of coastal tropical environments
the ZMT is seeking a PhD-Student in ecological modelling. Focus will be on
the spatial representation of different aspects of coastal ecological
systems under various environmental constraints. This may include topics
related to mangrove systems, coral-algae interaction, life history analysis
of key species and functional relationships, however is not limited to this
issues.
Start date is negotiable in March or April 2009 for a 3 year period. Salary
will be according to the German TV-L for a half-time position.



*Requirements: *
Applicants should have a Master’s or Diploma degree in Ecology or related
fields and experience in ecological modelling. We take for granted that the
successful candidate has a strong interest in spatial explicit modelling
methods such as cellular automata and individual/agent- based modelling.
Knowledge of an object oriented programming language, preferable Java, is an
asset. Good skills in English are essential. The successful candidate should
have the ability to work in a team and have the willingness to work in an
interdisciplinary research environment.


*Application: *
To apply, please send a cover letter including a short outline of your
research interests, a complete CV and names with email addresses and phone
numbers of two referees by email in a single pdf-file to the address below.
Review will start on 5th February 2009 and will continue until the position
is filled. Place of work is Bremen, however, travelling abroad will be part
of the position.
The ZMT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons with comparable
qualification receive preferential status.

*Contact:*
Hauke Reuter
Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Ecology (ZMT)
Fahrenheitstr. 6,
28359 Bremen, Germany
Tel: ..49(0)421-23800- 58, email: hauke.reuter@zmt.uni-bremen.de