Job announcement
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ETH Zurich, Applied Entomology

Application deadline: not specified
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The project deals with effects of climate change, focusing on temperature-dependent flight characteristics and associated life history traits in an invasive fruit moth species. To predict further spread of this pest into hitherto uncolonized areas, we want to understand the magnitude of its potential to adapt to changing environments. Little is known about how insect flight characteristics change with ambient temperature conditions experienced during flight (acclimation), during development (developmental plasticity), and experienced over two generations (cross-generational effect). A computer-linked apparatus will be used for comparative assessment of insect flight performance.

Education: PhD with experience in insect behaviour

Entrance upon July 15, 2010, or upon agreement

Duration of appointment: 1 year, with option for extension based on performance and opportunity

Review of applications will start immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Send Curriculum Vitae, a list of methods you are familiar with, indication of the earliest possible starting date, as well as addresses with phone numbers of three references to Prof. Dr. Silvia Dorn.

ETH Applied Entomology investigates insect-plant interactions, particularly as a basis for more sustainable pest and crop management. Main languages spoken are English and German.

For further information you may contact Dr. Dominique Mazzi (dominique.mazzi@ipw.agrl.ethz.ch)


Contact address:

Prof. Dr. Silvia Dorn
ETH Zurich / Applied Entomology
(Subject: Postdoc Insect Behaviour)
Schmelzbergstrasse 9 / LFO
CH-8092 Zurich

Email: silvia.dorn@ipw.agrl.ethz.ch
Subject: Postdoc Insect Behaviour

http://www.em.ipw.agrl.ethz.ch