Vacancies at ETH Zurich:

The Institute of Plant Sciences at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, Chair of
Grassland Sciences, seeks

*2 PhD students in stable isotope ecology*

Responsibilities:
Study of carbon and water cycles in terrestrial ecosystems using stable
isotopes of carbon and oxygen. Tasks include measurements of
isotopologues of carbon dioxide and water with a laser spectroscopy
system in the lab and in the field. One position focuses on the
development of flux chambers and their application for automated
isotope measurements of soil respiration and leaf photosynthesis.
The other position focuses on manipulative drought experiments under
laboratory and field conditions. Both positions include
experiment design and realization, participation in field campaigns,
presentation of results nationally and internationally as well
as team work.

Requirements:
Dynamic and motivated students with M.Sc./Diplom or equivalent in
ecology, environmental sciences, atmospheric sciences or related
fields. Expertise to speak, read and write in English is required.

Additional benefits:
We offer an interesting position in an international research group at
a lively university (www.gl.ipw.agrl.ethz.ch). Research will
be carried out within a Marie Curie Excellence Team. Appointments are
for 3.5 years starting in November 2007. Salary is in
accordance with EC guidelines for Marie Curie Excellence Grants and
includes social benefits according to Swiss rules.

Your application:
Please send your complete application (incl. description of motivation,
preference of focus, CV, copies of degree certificates,
names and contact details of two referees) before September 1, 2007 to
Dr. Alexander Knohl (alexander.knohl@ipw.agrl.ethz.ch).
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Electronic
applications as single pdf-files preferred. Further
information will be given by Dr. Alexander Knohl via email or phone
(+41 44 632 4932).



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Alexander Knohl
ETH Zurich, Institute of Plant Sciences
Universitaetsstr. 2, LFW C38, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland

phone:  ++41 44 632 4932
fax:    +41 44 632 11 53
email:  alexander.knohl@ipw.agrl.ethz.ch