4:32 a.m.
Von: Im Auftrag von Ayco Tack
Gesendet: Donnerstag, 7. April 2016 20:28
Betreff: Two PhD positions at Stockholm University: Trees (oak, coffee), fungal diseases
& insects / Open PostDoc applications welcome
Dear colleagues,
We seek two highly motivated PhD-students to join the long-term research on the
pedunculate oak / coffee, both of which involve fungal diseases, insects and
biodiversity.
1. The interactions among fungal pathogens, insects and endosymbionts on oak:
http://www.su.se/english/about/vacancies/vacancies-new-list?rmpage=job
<http://www.su.se/english/about/vacancies/vacancies-new-list?rmpage=job&rmjob=1334&rmlang=UK>
&rmjob=1334&rmlang=UK
2. PhD student in Plant Ecology: Pest and Pathogens on Coffee at the Agro-ecological
Interface
http://www.su.se/english/about/vacancies/vacancies-new-list?rmpage=job
<http://www.su.se/english/about/vacancies/vacancies-new-list?rmpage=job&rmjob=1306&rmlang=UK>
&rmjob=1306&rmlang=UK
The positions are in the Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences at
Stockholm University. The closing date for applications is May 2.
Note that our department also has open applications for five Postdoctoral positions – feel
free to contact to discuss an application: (deadline end of April)
http://www.su.se/english/about/vacancies/vacancies-new-list?rmpage=job
<http://www.su.se/english/about/vacancies/vacancies-new-list?rmpage=job&rmjob=1128&rmlang=UK>
&rmjob=1128&rmlang=UK
Please spread this message to any colleagues who may be interested!
Don’t hesitate to contact us directly by email,
My best,
Ayco Tack & Kristoffer Hylander
ayco.tack(a)su.se
kristoffer.hylander(a)su.se
1. PhD student in Plant Ecology: Interactions between Plants, Microbes and Insects
The position will be associated with the long-term research on insect and pathogen
dynamics on wild plants in the research group of Ayco Tack. The overall aim of the
research is to understand the role of plant–microbe-insect interactions in structuring
plant-based communities in nature. The core of the PhD project is to investigate the role
of insect microbes (endosymbionts) and plant-based microbes (endophytes, pathogens) in
understanding the spatial and temporal dynamics of the diverse insect and pathogen
community on the oak tree Quercus robur. The main tasks include field work (field sampling
and surveys, dataloggers) and laboratory work (molecular identification of the endophytes
and insect endosymbionts). The work may also involve experiments where the microbial
community on the leaves or roots is manipulated. The exact direction of the project will
depend on the skills and interest of the applicant.
2. PhD-position in Plant Ecology at Stockholm University (coffee, pests, Ethiopia)
The position will be associated with the project “Managing coffee to increase farmer’s
livelihood and biodiversity in Ethiopia” with is financed by SIDA. The aim of the project
is to increase the knowledge of how to manage coffee systems for positive synergies
between biodiversity and farmer’s incomes. The core of the project is to investigate
plant-fungal interactions of major coffee pathogens along a gradient in management
intensity. Along this gradient we will investigate fungal infestation rates, coffee
yields, coffee genetic variation and various measures of biodiversity and management. The
field work will take place in Ethiopia but the position is placed at Stockholm
University.
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Ayco Tack
Assistant professor
Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences
Stockholm University
SE-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
Visiting address: Svante Arrhenius Väg 20A, room N420
Phone: + 46-(0)8-163959
Mobile: + 46-(0)70-4942557
<mailto:ayco.tack@su.se> ayco.tack(a)su.se
<http://www.plantmicrobeinsect.com/> www.plantmicrobeinsect.com
<http://www.su.se/profiles/atack> www.su.se/profiles/atack
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