PhD/Doktorandenstelle - Biotechnical control of cabbage pests: optimising behavioral manipulations,Hannover,Germany

Beginning January 2012 we are looking for a highly motivated and collaborative person with a Master degree (or equivalent) in Agriculture/Horticulture/Biology with strong interest in Biocontrol. The project is part of the competence network WEGA (WertschöpfungsketteGartenbau - Value Chain Horticulture - http://wega-online.org/). The main aim of the project is to develop and establish biocontrol strategies in field vegetables (cabbage) based on improved natural enemy efficacy and pest disorientation. Main targets will be cabbage aphid (Brevicoryne brassicae) and the cabbage whitefly (Aleurodes proletella) and two specialised parasitoid species (Diaeretiella rapae and Encarsia tricolor).

The specific tasks of the PhD student at IPP/LUH will be:
- To characterise in the laboratory effects of food resources and volatile signal compounds to enhance efficacy of selected natural enemies
- To evaluate optical stimuli (e.g. Coloured mulches) for affecting host plant settling of selected cabbage pests as well as behaviour of natural enemies
- To investigate the potential of behavioural manipulations for pest control in the fields in combination with mass release of natural enemies
- To combine optical manipulation and use of volatile signal compounds for manipulation of pest densities in field trials
The candidate will be enrolled at Leibniz University Hannover (http://www.uni-hannover.de). He/she will work in collaboration with an interdisciplinary research team from different universities and industrial partners. For more information on IPP please visit the internet (www.ipp.uni-hannover.de). A good background in plant protection / entomology and experience in field studies is most desired. PhD funding is based on 0.5 TV-L E13. Working place is Hannover. The contract is at first limited to two years but an option for a further prolongation for a third year is most likely.
Send your application and CV, including a letter of motivation and two references to: Prof. Hans- Michael Poehling, Institute of Plant Protection and Plant Diseases, Leibniz Universität Hannover,Herrenhäuserstr. 2, D-30419 Hannover, Germany. Electronic application (Poehling@ipp.uni-hannover.de) is preferred.

For further information you can contact:
Prof. Dr. Hans-Michael Poehling (poehling@ipp.uni-hannover.de) or Dr. Rainer Meyhöfer (meyhoefer@ipp.uni-hannover.de) phone: ++49/511/7622641

Postdoctoral Position or PhD Student Position in Computational Morphometry,Jena,Germany

Postdoctoral Position or PhD Student Position
Departments of Psychiatry and Neurology, University of Jena

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position or a PhD-student position at the
Departments of Psychiatry and Neurology, University of Jena. The focus of the positions is on
developing and applying new methods for computational morphometry.

The candidates should have a Ph.D. or degree in Psychology, Neuroinformatics, Neuroscience,
Physics or a related area. Experience in anatomical MRI (data acquisition, processing,
statistics) and programming skills (Matlab, C/C++) are desirable.

This post is based in the Structural Brain Mapping Group in Jena (http://dbm.neuro.uni-
jena.de), a multi-disciplinary research team in the Departments of Neurology and Psychiatry.
The departments have excellent research facilities including an on-site, research-dedicated
Siemens Tim Trio 3T MRI scanner.

Our group focuses on the quantification of anatomical structures in the brain and on the
classification of the changes they undergo, especially in the early phases of neuropsychiatric
disorders such as schizophrenia or Alzheimer’s disease.

Salary will be according to “EG 13 TV-L” (PostDoc 100%, PhD Student 50%). The appointment is
initially for 2 years with the option of extension.

This position is immediately available and until filled. All qualified candidates are encouraged
to apply.

Please email CV, and statement of research interests to

Christian Gaser, Ph.D.
Departments of Psychiatry and Neurology
Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena
Jahnstrasse 3, D-07743 Jena, Germany
Tel: +49-3641-934752    Fax: +49-3641-934755
e-mail: christian.gaser@uni-jena.de
http://dbm.neuro.uni-jena.de

PhD Student Semiconductor Device Technology/Assemply ,Germany

The Ferdinand-Braun Institut (FBH), Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik, is part of the Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V. and member of the Leibniz Association. FBH is co-financed by the State of Berlin and the German Federal Government. It is one of the world-wide leading institutes for applied research on high-power diode lasers and microwave components & systems. Based on III-V semiconductors, its research activities range from design & simulation, semiconductor processing, mounting & packaging, to ready-to-ship modules. In close cooperation with its partners in research and industry, FBH transfers its results into applications in communications, laser and space technology.  For more details see: www.fbh-berlin.de.We are also seeking a
PhD Student Semiconductor Device Technology/Assembly
Reference No. 12/11

You should have an MSc or diploma in physics, materials science, electrical engineering, or a related field. Your background should be in experimental work on semiconductor device physics or microtechnology. You will develop, fabricate, characterize and evaluate chip-to-chip assembly for multi-chip modules.

In both cases, we are looking for team players with a high level of communication skills and reliability to work in the multidisciplinary team of scientists and technicians at FBH. Willingness for participation in two-shift work is obligatory.

We offer our employees an attractive and family-friendly working environment with interesting tasks and long-term career prospects. Payment is according to TVöD, the salary scale for German public service. The positions are available immediately and limited in time until June 30th, 2014, with option for prolongation.

FBH is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Among equally qualified applicants preference will be given to handicapped candidates. We actively assist foreign colleagues with their integration.

Please submit your application by September 24th, 2011 indicating the corresponding reference number.

Ferdinand-Braun-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik
c/o Mrs. C. Fischer
Gustav-Kirchhoff-Straße 4
D-12489 Berlin
Germany