¿Qué tal llevan los parásitos el cambio climático? Posición de postdoc estudiando las interacciones de Daphnia y sus microparásitos

Oferta compartida por Nuria

How do parasites cope with extreme climate? Postdoc position in Evolutionary ecology.

The position is available in the research group of Prof. Frida Ben-Ami, from Tel Aviv University, Israel (www.ben-ami.com), starting October 2023.

The research focuses on understanding the consequences of global warming and extreme weather conditions on the spread of diseases and the ecological significance of these changes. The work will be carried out using the model system Daphnia-microparasites (bacteria and microsporidia).

The successful candidate will use a combination of experimental evolution, field approaches and molecular work to generate new and refined predictions regarding the virulence of parasites that spread into new habitats.

Requirements

• Creative thinking
• PhD degree in biology
• Background in evolutionary biology or ecology - an advantage
• Analytical skills and good knowledge in statistics
• Communication and writing skills in English
• Good work ethics

Please send your application by email (all material in one PDF) to Frida Ben-Ami (frida@tauex.tau.ac.il). Applications should include a CV, a list of publications and a statement about research interests (motivation letter). Please provide names and email addresses of two persons who are willing to write a letter of recommendation. Application deadline is April 30, 2023.