Job announcement
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University of Bern, Institute of Ecology and Evolution, Switzerland

application deadline: 15.10.2009
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In the group of Community Ecology at the Institute of Ecology and Evolution of the University of Bern a Ph.D. student position is available to study structure and function of spider venom and immune system.

This position requires a recent diploma or master degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology or an equivalent degree. Experience with some techniques in molecular biology or bio-chemistry is necessary, e.g. HPLC, SDS PAGE, PCR, cDNA library construction, cloning, bioinformatics. This position also includes some maintenance work of the spider breeding stock.

Start of the position is by 1. November 2009 or by arrangement. The salary is according to the remuneration for Ph.D. students of the Swiss National Science Foundation. Duration of the pro-ject is 3 years.

Please send your complete application prior to 15. October 2009 to Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Nentwig as e-mail attachment (PDF, all documents in one file) to wolfgang.nentwig@iee.unibe.ch. Additional information is available per e-Mail or can be found on our web site.