PhD position in Host-Parasite Coevolution at the University Halle (Germany)

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student to work in the field
of  experimental evolutionand QTL mapping of host-parasite systems with
the honeybee as model system. The PhD student will contribute to the DFG
(Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) funded project
"Host-Parasite-Coevolution: Rapid Reciprocal Adaptations and its Genetic
Basis". The ideal candidate should have experience with standard
molecular genetic tools and statistical analysis of genetic data with a
strong evolutionary biology background. Experience with honeybees or
other eusocial insects would be advantageous. A Diplom or master degree
in in Biology or a related field is required.
Work place is the Molecular Ecology Work Group
(http://www.mol-ecol.uni-halle.de/) at the University of
Halle-Wittenberg in Halle (Saale) Germany. The position is available for
3 years , annual salary is according to standard German PhD scale TV-L
E13 (65%).
Please send your application (giving D 141/2012 as reference) in a
single pdf file including CV, statement of research interests (maximum 1
page) and contact details of two referees to
petra.weber@zoologie.uni-halle.de
by 01.08.2012.