paleonet Palaeontology PhD Position, Zürich

["N. MacLeod" <N.MacLeod@xxxxxxxxx>]

For the new SNF (Swiss National Science Foundation) project "Origin of an
Important Clade: Stratigraphy, Evolution and Palaeoenvironment of the Early
Ammonoidea² we are looking for a highly motivated PhD student. The main
topic of the project is the evolution of the earliest ammonoids, the
stratigraphic framework, their morphology and environmental change in the
Early Devonian. The project includes fieldwork in North Africa and possibly
China, museum visits world wide and extensive lab work. Candidates with a
masters degree or a diploma in paleontology, biology, geology or related
topics, and a strong motivation to contribute to the success of this project
are invited to apply. Other requirements are: proficiency in English,
(knowledge of German or French is advantageous), interest in quantitative
methods (morphometry, evolution, stratigraphy) and social compatibility. The
official start of the project is October 2006 or soon thereafter, with a
planned duration of three to four years. Candidates are invited to send
their letter of motivation, CV, a copy of their Master thesis, and addresses
of references to Dr. Christian Klug, Paläontologisches Institut und Museum,
Universität Zürich, Karl Schmid-Strasse 4, CH-8006 Zurich. Deadline for
application is September 8, 2006.

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Prof. Norman MacLeod
Keeper of Palaeontology
The Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD


(0)207 942-5204 (Office)
(0)207 942-5546 (Fax)
http://www.nhm.ac.uk//research-curation/staff-directory/
palaeontology/cv-5463.html (Web Page)

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