[Coral-List] 2 PhD opportunities: Coral Reef Ecosystems Monitoring - Ecology and Genomics at KAUST

[Christian R. Voolstra]

Dear colleagues,

currently we are looking for 2 students to fill below PhD positions.

Thanks!
Chris
Christian R Voolstra
Assistant Professor of Marine Science
Head, Coral Reef Genomics
Red Sea Research Center
King Abdullah University for Science and Technology (www.kaust.edu.sa)
Work phone: +966 (0) 2 8082377
Mobile Phone: +966 (0) 544700087
Web: http://faculty.kaust.edu.sa/sites/christianvoolstra/Pages/home.aspx

PhD opportunity: Coral Reef Ecosystems Monitoring - Ecology

We are looking for a PhD student joining our Coral Reef Ecosystems Monitoring Project from February 2012 until January 2015. The project involves the combined investigation of physico-chemical, ecological, and microbiological factors driving coral reef functioning in the Central Red Sea on temporal and spatial scales.

Within this project, the PhD candidate will focus on investigating seasonal changes in coral metabolism, primary production, as well as in bioerosion and bioaccretion patterns along an environmental gradient. Details within the research topic are at the discretion of the student.

We are seeking highly motivated, self-dependent applicants with a strong background in marine biology or ecology. Other desired qualifications are SCUBA certification and fieldwork experience. The candidates will be working in an international research team. Proficiency in oral and written English is a must.

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a dynamic new university campus and campus community in Saudi Arabia that opened in September 2009. The campus is located directly at the Red Sea, near Jeddah. More information is available at www.kaust.edu.sa. PhD student package includes: annual stipend ($25,000 per year, $30,000 after passing qualifying exams or promotion to candidacy), remission of tuition, housing, relocation, and repatriation travel, and medical insurance (this is subject to change for students applying after 2011).

To apply: Please send cover letter summarizing your qualifications and interests, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for 2-3 references to christian.voolstra at kaust.edu.sa and cornelia.roder at kaust.edu.sa. Applications that do not fulfill requirements outlined above will not be considered.


PhD opportunity: Coral Reef Ecosystems Monitoring – Microbiology/Genomics

We are looking for a PhD student joining our Coral Reef Ecosystems Monitoring Project from February 2012 until January 2015. The project involves the combined investigation of physico-chemical, ecological, and microbiological factors driving coral reef functioning in the Central Red Sea on temporal and spatial scales.

Within this project, the PhD candidate will focus on investigating seasonal changes in coral-associated microbiomes, substrate biofilms, as well as microbial changes in reef waters along an environmental gradient. Details within the research topic are at the discretion of the student.

We are seeking highly motivated applicants with a strong background either in genomics or microbiology, and marine science. Other desired qualifications are SCUBA certification and fieldwork experience. The candidates will be working in an international research team. Proficiency in oral and written English is a must.

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a dynamic new university campus and campus community in Saudi Arabia that opened in September 2009. The campus is located directly at the Red Sea, near Jeddah. More information is available at www.kaust.edu.sa. PhD student package includes: annual stipend ($25,000 per year, $30,000 after passing qualifying exams or promotion to candidacy), remission of tuition, housing, relocation, and repatriation travel, and medical insurance (this is subject to change for students applying after 2011).

To apply: Please send cover letter summarizing your qualifications and interests, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for 2-3 references to christian.voolstra at kaust.edu.sa and cornelia.roder at kaust.edu.sa. Applications that do not fulfill requirements outlined above will not be considered.