[Taxacom] PhD Job oppertunity in The Netherlands

[Welzen, P. van (Peter)]

Faculty of Science

The Hortus botanicus Leiden and the National Herbarium of the Netherlands (NHN), Leiden University branch (NHN-L), Plant diversity of the Indopacific and tropical Asia (PITA) research group, are offering a:

PHD POSITION (F/M) (38 hours per week)
vacancy number: 8-122

The PITA group is an active, internationally oriented research group with a strong focus on the flora of South-East Asia. Our research facilities include a rich collection of living plants in the botanical garden (collections with Orchidaceae, Apocynaceae [Dischida, Hoya], myrmecophytic Rubiaceae, and carnivorous plants) and the herbarium collection which is one of the leading collections in Europe and par excellence useful for anatomical and molecular/evo-devo research (incl. ancient DNA lab), SEM and TEM laboratories.

Who fits the shoe?

You must have a degree (drs/MSc) in Biology and have a strong interest and experience in plant taxonomy preferably including molecular and or SEM/TEM techniques. To obtain the available position you have to write a two A4 research proposal, naturally based on the collections available in the botanical garden and the NHN. As a person you are a driven and self-confident scientist to be with excellent analytical and communicational skills.

We offer you an appointment for a period of one year with a prolongation up to four years. The appointment must lead to the completion of a PhD thesis. During your appointment you will be supervised by Dr. Paul Kessler as your co-promotor. Prof. Dr. Erik Smets is promotor.

The gross monthly salary is € 2000,- in the first year and increases progressively each year to € 2558,- in the fourth year in accordance to the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO Nederlandse Universiteiten). 

For further information please contact Dr. Paul Kessler, Prefect at Hortus.Leidenuniv.nl <mailto:Prefect at Hortus.Leidenuniv.nl>  or Prof.dr. Erik Smets, Smets at NHN.Leidenuniv.nl <mailto:Smets at NHN.Leidenuniv.nl>  or visit www.nationaalherbarium.nl <http://www.nationaalherbarium.nl/>  and www.hortusleiden.nl <http://www.hortusleiden.nl/> .

Written applications using the vacancy number and including a complete CV with marks obtained, a research proposal of two A 4 pages, and the names, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least two referees (who have agreed to be contacted) should be submitted before June 15th 2008 and only to:

Leiden University / Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Attn. Ms. M. van Schoonhoven, Human Resource Adviser
Human Resource department
P.O. Box 9504
2300 RA Leiden 
The Netherlands 

Or by mail to m.vanschoonhoven at science.leidenuniv.nl <mailto:m.vanschoonhoven at science.leidenuniv.nl> 

Date of publication: 19-5-2008

 

More information on working for the University can be found on: (Dutch site only) and on http://www.leiden.edu/staff/ <http://www.leiden.edu/staff/>  (English site with information for international staff and PhD students).

 

 

Dr. Paul J.A. Kessler

Senior Researcher

Nationaal Herbarium Leiden

Universiteit Leiden branch

2300 RA Leiden

The Netherlands

Tel.: +31-71-5273576

Fax: +31-71-5273511

Email: Kessler at nhn.leidenuniv.nl