[Taxacom] PhD position - molecular systematics and evolution of freshwater snails

[Thomas von Rintelen]

PhD position - molecular systematics and evolution of freshwater snails

A three year PhD position is available at the Museum of Natural  
History Berlin in a research project on the molecular systematics and  
evolution of viviparid snails. Funding is provided by the Deutsche  
Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG).

Viviparids are a species-rich and phenotypically diverse group of  
freshwater gastropods with an almost worldwide distribution and a long  
fossil record. We want to use this group to address issues in  
evolutionary biology such as the evolution of morphological disparity,  
biogeography or ancient lake radiations. A major component of the  
project will be the reconstruction of viviparid phylogeny using both  
molecular and morphological techniques. The geographic focus will be  
on Asian taxa.

We are seeking a student with a MSc or equivalent degree (diploma) in  
biology. The successful candidate should have experience with  
techniques in molecular and/or morphological systematics and should  
have a strong interest in biogeography and evolutionary biology. Good  
communication skills, the ability to work independently and the  
willingness to conduct fieldwork in South and Southeast Asia are  
essential.

We offer an intellectually stimulating research environment in one of  
Europe’s largest natural history museums with well-equipped state-of- 
the-art lab facilities.

To apply, please send an e-mail application including CV, names and  
addresses of two referees and a brief letter explaining why you are  
interested in this PhD position by June 20 to Thomas von Rintelen: thomas.rintelen at museum.hu-berlin.de 
. Please quote the job reference number DR/046/08 in the subject line.

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Dr. Thomas von Rintelen
Museum für Naturkunde
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Invalidenstr. 43
10115 Berlin
Germany

Tel.: +49-30-20938404
Fax: +49-30-20938565
E-mail: thomas.rintelen at museum.hu-berlin.de