From F.J.Weissing At rug.nl Mon Jan 8 03:32:21 2007 From: F.J.Weissing At rug.nl (Franjo Weissing) Date: Mon Jan 8 10:17:34 2007 Subject: [Ecophysiology] Univ Groningen (NL): Master Programme Ecology & Evolution Message-ID: <00e301c732ff$841e0e40$6400a8c0@franjo> Dear colleagues: Please distribute this information to potential students. International Master's Programme in Ecology and Evolution The Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies at the University of Groningen (Netherlands) organizes a highly successful master's programme on the interface between ecology and evolution. This two-year "top master" programme is designed to provide an optimal preparation for a subsequent PhD programme and eventually for a scientific career in academic research. Through intensive student-teacher interaction during courses, seminars, practicals and individual research projects, students get an intense training in modern research paradigms and techniques. Much emphasis will be placed on the development of critical thinking and the training in "soft skills" like efficient commun?ication or writing grant proposals. The programme is highly selective and aimed at the brightest and most ambitious students from all over the world. A fellowship, covering tuition and subsistence costs, may be made available to qualified candidates. The deadline for application is 1 February 2007. For more information visit www.rug.nl/biol/evobio or contact Franz J. Weissing Professor of Theoretical Biology Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies University of Groningen Kerklaan 30 9751 NN Haren The Netherlands tel: +31-50-363-2131 fax: +31-50-363-3400 email: f.j.weissing@rug.nl URL: www.rug.nl/biol/theobio -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.bio.net/bionet/mm/ecophys/attachments/20070108/26581eda/attachment.html From constijm At muohio.edu Tue Jan 16 14:00:09 2007 From: constijm At muohio.edu (Juanita Constible) Date: Tue Jan 16 14:38:19 2007 Subject: [Ecophysiology] Ecophysiology job opportunity at Miami University Message-ID: Laboratory Coordinator - Miami University, Oxford, Ohio Laboratory Coordinator needed to assist with day-to-day operations of a research laboratory that focuses on overwintering physiology and ecology of invertebrates, amphibians, and reptiles (http://www.units.muohio.edu/cryolab), and with professional development programs for in-service teachers. Duties include ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, and recording expenditures; supervising student aides; managing and updating software on laboratory computers; updating the lab's webpage; coordinating care of research animals; assisting with lab and field experiments and undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers; assisting with development of manuscripts and grant applications; and organizing and analyzing data. Require: Bachelors or Masters in biological science; highly organized and motivated individual that can multi-task and work efficiently with attention to detail; strong written and oral communication skills; occasional evenings/weekends and travel may be requested. Desire: Computer experience and familiarity with statistical methods. This two-year position is contingent upon continued funding and successful performance and may be renewed. Contact Information: Submit letter of application, resume, and unofficial transcripts to Dr. Richard Lee, c/o Ms. Juanita Constible, constijm@muohio.edu. Screening of application begins January 22, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. Miami University is an EOE/AA employer. Campus Crime and Safety Report: www.muohio.edu/righttoknow. Hard copy upon request. -- --- Juanita Constible, Research Lab Coordinator Laboratory for Ecophysiological Cryobiology Department of Zoology Miami University Oxford, OH 45056 (513) 529-3167 office/lab (513) 529-6900 fax http://www.units.muohio.edu/cryolab -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.bio.net/bionet/mm/ecophys/attachments/20070116/9433a891/attachment.html From ney At bcgn.grignon.inra.fr Thu Jan 25 07:59:42 2007 From: ney At bcgn.grignon.inra.fr (ney@bcgn.grignon.inra.fr) Date: Thu Jan 25 09:22:03 2007 Subject: [Ecophysiology] post doc position in France Message-ID: Skipped content of type multipart/alternative-------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: wheatN_post-doc_position 1.pdf Type: application/octet-stream Size: 78784 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://www.bio.net/bionet/mm/ecophys/attachments/20070125/c942a046/wheatN_post-doc_position1-0001.exe From ney At bcgn.grignon.inra.fr Fri Jan 26 08:28:54 2007 From: ney At bcgn.grignon.inra.fr (ney@bcgn.grignon.inra.fr) Date: Fri Jan 26 10:03:30 2007 Subject: [Ecophysiology] post doctoral position Message-ID: Dear colleagues: Please distribute this information to potential students. [Wheat adaptation] post-doctoral position at UMR EGC Grignon, FRANCE The Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA) is seeking an innovative, self-motivate, scientifically oustanding candidate for a post-doctoral position to investigate mechanisms involved in nitrogen deficiency tolerance of bread wheat using a simplified model of C/N relations and root architecture. This work will provide knowledge and new QTL to aid in the development of wheat varieties adapted to low input production systems, which are favoured in Europe due to low market prices and increasing environmental concerns. The position will be based at UMR EGC INRA/INA-PG, laboratory specialised in C and N interactions at plant and crop level, at Grignon, located 40 km West of Paris. The appointee will spend short periods in INRA Genetics and Breeding units in Rennes and Clermont-Ferrand. Description: A population of di-haploid (DH) lines was produced from the cross between 'Arche' and 'R?cital', two varieties contrasted for their tolerance in N deficiency. QTL for N stress reaction were detected in the field. A sample of the DH lines was also grown at low N level under controlled conditions. To find pertinent parameters to explain N response, a simplified conceptual plant model was used to analyse N absorption in relation to C assimilation. It appeared that the most variable model parameter was N uptake rate computed as the ratio between total plant N and cumulated root length. A QTL detection was carried out on state variables and on model parameters to identify interesting chromosomic regions. We were however not able to take into account the relation between root biomass and architecture that is known to be a major mechanism of adaptation to mineral deficiency. We propose to further investigate wheat N deficiency tolerance under controlled conditions. The appointee will adapt an Arabidopsis model on wheat to take into account the response of root architecture to the C and N environment of the plant. He/she will then test a population of DH lines in controlled conditions to perform a QTL detection on parameters of the model. He/she will validate the QTL and the model by predicting and testing the behaviour of allelic compositions. Qualifications and experience: Required: Ph. D. in plant or crop physiology Training in modelling, and in biometric analyses. Demonstrated ability to publish papers in refereed international journals. Preferred: Experience with QTL analysis will be appreciated. Terms: appointment for 12 months. Starting date: between 1st Jan and 1st April 2007. Salary: around 2100 ?/month Literature: Laperche A, M Brancourt-Hulmel, E Heumez, O Gardet, J Le Gouis (2006) Estimation of genetic parameters of a DH wheat population grown at different N stress levels characterized with probe genotypes. Theor. Appl. Genet. 112:797-807. Laperche A, M Brancourt-Hulmel, E Heumez, E Hanocq, F Devienne-Barret, J Le Gouis (2007) Using genotype x nitrogen interaction variables to evaluate the QTL involved in wheat tolerance to nitrogen constraints. Theor. Appl. Genet. (accepted) Laperche A, F Devienne-Barret, O Maury, J Le Gouis, B Ney (2006) A simple conceptual framework of carbon and nitrogen relationship for QTL analysis of winter wheat adaptation to nitrogen deficiency. Theor. Appl. Genet. 113:131-1146 Le Gouis J, D Beghin, E Heumez, P Pluchard. (2000) Genetic differences for nitrogen uptake and nitrogen utilisation efficiencies in winter wheat. Eur. J. Agron. 12:163-173 To apply: Send (e-mail is acceptable): 1) a letter of application discussing how the stated qualifications are met; 2) a detailed curriculum vitae; 3) a list of publications and 4) names and addresses (including phone and e-mail) of three current references, to: Anne Laperche Science du V?g?tal Agrocampus Rennes 65, rue de Saint-brieuc - CS 84215 35042 Rennes cedex t?l : (00 33) +2 23 48 56 84 fax : (00 33) +2 23 48 54 80 e-mail : Anne.Laperche@agrocampus-rennes.fr -- Bertrand NEY ney@agroparistech.fr Professeur ? AGROPARISTECH UMR INRA AgroParisTech Environnement et Grandes cultures UMR EGC, 78850 Thiverval Grignon, France -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://www.bio.net/bionet/mm/ecophys/attachments/20070126/f65ed0df/attachment.html