[Lista-Algas] Ph D positions at the University of Girona, Spain.

[anboltov at fcnym.unlp.edu.ar]

1. Effects of pollution on algal and bacterial biodiversity
Contracting institution: Institute of Aquatic Ecology, University of Girona,
Spain (UdG)
The main objective of this PhD is to identify causal relationships between
pollution and the species composition and metabolic diversity of fluvial
biofilms. This PhD will follow a field approach, focused on fluvial biofilms
growing in gradients of pollution using structural and functional endpoints.
The first part of the project will be focused on the study of spatial and
temporal dynamics of diatom assemblages in different case-studies in order
to identify environmental factors structuring diatom assemblages. A second
step will allow to developing laboratory experiments (e.g. mesocosms)
validating hypotheses concerning the specific effects of key-toxicants on
fluvial communities. This will include the application of the PAM technique
and the comparisons between field data and the effects observed after
exposure of biofilms under controlled conditions.

Formation requirements:
Degree in Biology or Environmental Sciences with basic knowledge in
freshwater ecology, plant physiology, environmental chemistry,
ecotoxicology, botany and biostatistics. A good English level is required.

Nationality requirements:
Non-Spanish nationality filling the conditions for appointment on RTN
funding (Handbook of Marie Curie Research Training Networks
(RTN)http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp6/mariecurie-actions/action/training_en.
html

Duration of appointment: April 1st 2007 - March 31st 2010
Please send applications to Prof. Sergi Sabater; e-mail:
sergi.sabater at udg.es
Telephone: 0034 972 41 83 75
Further details in www.udg.cat/keybioeffects

2. Development of biosensors in fluvial biofilms
Contracting institution: Institute of Aquatic Ecology, University of Girona,
Spain (UdG)
The main objective of this project is to develop and adapt the available
methods used to assess detoxification activities of algae in order to
provide specific tools to assess sub-lethal effects of toxic substances on
fluvial biofilms using physiological biomarkers. The project will include
³In vitro² assays, mesocosm experiments and field investigations. The
applicability of the developed techniques will finally be tested in the
field in fluvial biofilms growing in a known gradient of pollution.

Formation requirements:
Degree in Biology, Biochemistry or Environmental Sciences with basic
knowledge in freshwater ecology, plant physiology, biochemistry,
environmental chemistry and ecotoxicology. A good English level is required.

Nationality requirements:
Non-Spanish nationality filling the conditions for appointment on RTN
funding (Handbook of Marie Curie Research Training Networks
(RTN)http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp6/mariecurie-actions/action/training_en.
html

Duration of appointment: April 1st 2007 - March 31st 2010
Please send applications to Dr Helena Guasch;   e-mail: helena.guasch at udg.es
Telephone: 0034 972 41 83 75

-------------- next part --------------
1. Effects of pollution on algal and bacterial biodiversity
Contracting institution: Institute of Aquatic Ecology, University of Girona,
Spain (UdG)
The main objective of this PhD is to identify causal relationships between
pollution and the species composition and metabolic diversity of fluvial
biofilms. This PhD will follow a field approach, focused on fluvial biofilms
growing in gradients of pollution using structural and functional endpoints.
The first part of the project will be focused on the study of spatial and
temporal dynamics of diatom assemblages in different case-studies in order
to identify environmental factors structuring diatom assemblages. A second
step will allow to developing laboratory experiments (e.g. mesocosms)
validating hypotheses concerning the specific effects of key-toxicants on
fluvial communities. This will include the application of the PAM technique
and the comparisons between field data and the effects observed after
exposure of biofilms under controlled conditions.

Formation requirements:
Degree in Biology or Environmental Sciences with basic knowledge in
freshwater ecology, plant physiology, environmental chemistry,
ecotoxicology, botany and biostatistics. A good English level is required.

Nationality requirements:
Non-Spanish nationality filling the conditions for appointment on RTN
funding (Handbook of Marie Curie Research Training Networks
(RTN)http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp6/mariecurie-actions/action/training_en.
html  

Duration of appointment: April 1st 2007 - March 31st 2010
Please send applications to Prof. Sergi Sabater; e-mail:
sergi.sabater at udg.es
Telephone: 0034 972 41 83 75
Further details in www.udg.cat/keybioeffects

2. Development of biosensors in fluvial biofilms
Contracting institution: Institute of Aquatic Ecology, University of Girona,
Spain (UdG)
The main objective of this project is to develop and adapt the available
methods used to assess detoxification activities of algae in order to
provide specific tools to assess sub-lethal effects of toxic substances on
fluvial biofilms using physiological biomarkers. The project will include
³In vitro² assays, mesocosm experiments and field investigations. The
applicability of the developed techniques will finally be tested in the
field in fluvial biofilms growing in a known gradient of pollution.

Formation requirements:
Degree in Biology, Biochemistry or Environmental Sciences with basic
knowledge in freshwater ecology, plant physiology, biochemistry,
environmental chemistry and ecotoxicology. A good English level is required.

Nationality requirements:
Non-Spanish nationality filling the conditions for appointment on RTN
funding (Handbook of Marie Curie Research Training Networks
(RTN)http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp6/mariecurie-actions/action/training_en.
html  

Duration of appointment: April 1st 2007 - March 31st 2010
Please send applications to Dr Helena Guasch;   e-mail: helena.guasch at udg.es
Telephone: 0034 972 41 83 75 

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://webmail.fcnym.unlp.edu.ar/pipermail/lista-algas/attachments/20061219/5a3e6a8c/attachment.html>