The successful candidate will investigate the ecological role of phytoplankton cell lysis in ecosystems with contrasting trophic status, determine the importance of viral lysis versus non-viral mediated algal cell mortality, and identify environmental factors influencing the different phytoplankton mortality processes. Applicants must have a basic training in Marine Biology, Biological Oceanography or Microbial Ecology. A background in molecular techniques is desirable. Candidates should be willing to participate in seagoing research. The position is for 4 year, starting preferably early autumn 2001.
Salary ranges from approx.
EURO 1386 gross per month in the first year to EURO 1979 in the forth year, and includes the regular social benefits. Applicants should sent an application letter, CV, and the name, postal and email address of two persons familiar with the previous performance of the applicant to the Personnel Department, Netherlands Institute for Sea Research, P.O. Box 59, NL-1790 AB Den Burg, Texel, The Netherlands. Review of application letters starts after 1 June 2001. Position will stay open until a qualified candidate is selected. NIOZ has a large variety of instrumentation and is operating modernly equipped research vessels for coastal and ocean studies.