PhD student in the research education subject: Biology, Ecology
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet / Biologjobb / Lomma
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hela Sverige Plant Resistance Ecology: A new tool to engineer biological control of herbivores
Several plant traits are important for plants? interactions with herbivores and parasitoids. One very important plant trait is resistance against herbivores. A general question to investigate is how herbivore-parasitoid interactions are affected when resistance in wild plants evolves, and when domestic plants are bred for increased resistance.
Horticultural plants are often dependent on biological control of herbivores provided by parasitoids. This ecosystem service may be affected if resistance increases or declines during plant breeding. Knowledge regarding such plant effects opens up novel opportunities to actively breed for improved biocontrol. Similarly, plant resistance evolution in natural populations may lead to altered trophic interactions which could affect the level of herbivory experienced by the plant.
The aim of this PhD project is to investigate how plant resistance against herbivores affects plant-herbivore-parasitoid interactions in wild and domesticated strawberry. The PhD student will have access to a large common garden with 100 wild plant genotypes (Fragaria vesca), and several domesticated varieties (Fragaria x ananassa, F. vesca, F. viridis, F. moschata), that differ in their resistance against herbivores.
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www.slu.se/lediga-tjansterPubliceringsdatum2014-12-16Dina arbetsuppgifterKvalifikationer: We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with an exam in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Horticulture, or similar subject. Advanced level courses dealing with insect ecology, herbivory, ecosystem services, and/or trophic interactions are meriting, as are documented abilities to perform and analyze empirical research, to communicate well in written and spoken English, and to have an undergraduate thesis project connected to the position?s subject. The candidate should have the ability to work independently, take own initiatives, and have an interest in combining basic and applied ecological questions. Driver?s license is required. Selection among applicants meeting the requirements is made with reference to the written application including CV, copies of degrees and transcripts of academic records, one copy of the dissertation for masters or undergraduate degree, a list of at least two references familiar with the applicant's qualifications, certified knowledge of English language, and an interview.
Arbetstider och omfattning100% Tills vidare. (SLU tillämpar provanställning)
ErsättningMånatlig löneutbetalning
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2015-02-13
Ansökan skickas till:
Registrator, SLU
Box 7070
750 07 Uppsala
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: 5101/2014
Ansökan kan skickas till e-postadress:
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KontaktDocent Johan Stenberg 070-6220042
johan.stenberg@slu.seFöretagSveriges lantbruksuniversitet
AdressSveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Box 52
23053 Alnarp
KontorsadressSundsvägen 5 Alnarp
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