A PhD position (E13/65%) to study the energetics of reproduction and the ensuing consequences at the population level in Galapagos sea lions

A PhD position (E13/65%) to study the energetics of reproduction and
the ensuing consequences at the population level in Galapagos sea
lions (Zalophus wollebaeki) is available in the Department of Animal
Behaviour at Bielefeld University, Germany, from January 1st 2015 or soon
thereafter. The position is available for three years and is funded by
the German Science Foundation (DFG).

We seek a bright and highly motivated student who has a proven record
of field experience studying wild animals. A very good Master degree
or equivalent in a relevant topic (e.g. animal behaviour, behavioural
ecology, population ecology, evolutionary ecology) is expected. The
ideal candidate will be able to work both independently and as part
of a multidisciplinary team, will have experience with both statistics
and genetic techniques and, in addition to excellent spoken and written
English, will be able to speak Spanish.

The study will take place on Caama�o, a small islet in the
Galapagos archipelago. We have studied Galapagos sea lions
there since 2003 and most sea lions are individually marked
(www.uni-bielefeld.de/biologie/animalbehaviour/trillmich/sealions.html).
Field seasons on Caama�o last from September-December and February-March
each year. Caama�o is a small island and there are no facilities at all,
so an ability to work in truly primitive conditions is essential.

The successful candidate will be based at the
Department of Animal Behaviour at Bielefeld University
(www.uni-bielefeld.de/biologie/animalbehaviour/home.html) and will
be supervised by Oliver Kr�ger, Fritz Trillmich and Joe Hoffman. The
department is the oldest of its kind in Germany and currently hosts six
principal investigators, seven postdocs and fifteen PhD students. It
offers a stimulating international environment and an excellent research
infrastructure including a brand new molecular laboratory.  The working
language of the Department is English. Together with the Evolution and
Animal Ecology research groups housed in the same building, there are
some 50 scientists and PhD students from over ten different countries
working on related topics in behaviour, ecology and evolution.

Bielefeld is a city of 325,000 inhabitants with all expected amenities
and easy access to the Teutoburger Wald for hiking and other outdoor
pursuits. It offers a high standard of living and is well connected to
most major European cities.

To apply for the position, please provide: (i) a letter of motivation
including a 1-2-page statement of your research experience;
(ii) a CV including publication list; (iii) names and contact
details of three referees willing to write confidential letters of
recommendation. All materials should be emailed as a single PDF file to:
oliver.krueger@uni-bielefeld.de.

The application deadline is October 15th 2014 and interviews will
take place shortly thereafter. The preferred start date is January
1st 2015 but is flexible and will depend on the timeframe of the
most qualified applicant. For further information, please see
http://www.uni-bielefeld.de/biologie/animalbehaviour/home.html or
contact Oliver Kr�ger via email (oliver.krueger@uni-bielefeld.de)
with any informal inquiries.

The University of Bielefeld is an equal opportunity employer. We
particularly welcome applications from women and handicapped people. Given
equal suitability, qualifications and professional achievement, women
wand handicapped people will be given preference, unless particular
circumstances apply.

Prof. Dr. Oliver Kr�ger
Department of Animal Behaviour VHF 
Bielefeld University
PO Box 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
Germany
Tel: +49-521-1062842
Fax: +49-521-1062998
oliver.krueger@uni-bielefeld.de
www.uni-bielefeld.de/biologie/vhf/OK

"Education is the most powerful weapon 
you can use to change the world"

Nelson Mandela

"\"Oliver Kr�ger\""