PhD in Ecology / PhD in Ecology

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Your Responsibilities

The PhD student will conduct a series of experiments involving microbial predator-prey communities under controlled laboratory conditions utilizing a 3D tracking system. This advanced system enables high-resolution, high-throughput measurements of individual behavior and functional responses. The data collected will be essential for testing hypotheses that explain variations in functional response shapes and will aid in parameterizing a model that links functional responses to underlying movement behaviors, in collaboration with partners at the University of Amsterdam. The role involves frequent visits and exchanges between UZH and the University of Amsterdam.

Your Profile

• Master's level degree in Ecology or a closely related field.
• Strong understanding of ecological concepts and theory, particularly concerning movement ecology, community stability, species interactions, and food webs.
• Experience in designing, conducting, and analyzing ecological experiments.
• Proficiency in scientific writing.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Prior laboratory experience with microbial systems, an interest in quantitative approaches (statistical and mathematical modeling, programming), and method development (3D tracking) is a plus.

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