Opening for PhD position
One PhD position for Molecular Ecology of Stream Organisms is available for international student at Molecular Ecology and Health (MEcoH) Lab. of Ehime University, Japan
(Application deadline: 28 February, 2022).
(Application deadline: 28 February, 2022).
The selected PhD candidate will work on species and/or genetic diversity analysis, phylogenetic analysis, and/or genome-wide evolutionary analysis of adaptations for stream-dwelling organisms such as macroinvertebrates and their environmental DNA (eDNA). Next-generation Sequencing (NGS) based works such as meta-barcoding, ddRAD-seq, and transcriptomics will be mainly used. Wet lab and dry lab (e.g., bioinformatics) approaches will be used; but their weight balance will be determined based on the expertise and research interest of the candidate. Previous experiences with high-throughput data analysis (e.g., NGS), molecular laboratory analysis (DNA and RNA), or stream ecology and entomology is an advantage.
Consideration for the position:
Application deadline: the 28th February, 2022.
Start date of the position: Any date between April 2022 – October 2022 (flexible and negotiable)
Eligibility:
Full financial support (stipend, tuition, and round-trip ticket) is guaranteed by MEcoH’s research projects, and can also be complemented by additional support from scholarships from private foundations in Japan.
The candidate should be able to work independently, with very good or excellent English communication skills, and can work harmoniously with a team of multi-disciplinary field.
The successful PhD candidate will also have the chance to study outside of Japan (e.g., Germany, Switzerland, and the USA) for a short period of time (1-2 months) with an additional financial support from the MEcoH Lab, under the international collaborative framework of the lab.
Application and selection processes:
Applicants are encouraged to send the files below to Prof. Kozo Watanabe by email ( [email protected] ).
1) CV (any format)
2) Application letter within 3 pages that explains the applicant’s past research activities and motivation to study in the MEcoH lab (any format)
3) PDF of the published paper/s if the applicants have any reviewed Journal publication/s.
Applicants will receive an acknowledgement email from Prof Watanabe within one week from the application date (not immediate response). If the applicants don't receive any reply, please contact Prof. Watanabe again for your confirmation.
Shortlisted applicants will be requested for online interview (PPT based presentation and QA)
Shortlisted applicants (persons who passed the first-round screening based on document) will be asked to take part in an online interview (PPT presentation and QA). Details will be provided via email.
Unsuccessful candidates will be notified by Prof Watanabe via email.
If you have any questions regarding the said position, please contact the email address above.
Consideration for the position:
Application deadline: the 28th February, 2022.
Start date of the position: Any date between April 2022 – October 2022 (flexible and negotiable)
Eligibility:
- Only non-Japanese nationals are eligible to apply for this position (Japanese nationals are not eligible).
- There is no age limit.
- Master's degree in related fields (e.g., biology, ecology, environmental science, bioinformatics, microbiology) is required before the start date of the said position (not by the time of application).
Full financial support (stipend, tuition, and round-trip ticket) is guaranteed by MEcoH’s research projects, and can also be complemented by additional support from scholarships from private foundations in Japan.
The candidate should be able to work independently, with very good or excellent English communication skills, and can work harmoniously with a team of multi-disciplinary field.
The successful PhD candidate will also have the chance to study outside of Japan (e.g., Germany, Switzerland, and the USA) for a short period of time (1-2 months) with an additional financial support from the MEcoH Lab, under the international collaborative framework of the lab.
Application and selection processes:
Applicants are encouraged to send the files below to Prof. Kozo Watanabe by email ( [email protected] ).
1) CV (any format)
2) Application letter within 3 pages that explains the applicant’s past research activities and motivation to study in the MEcoH lab (any format)
3) PDF of the published paper/s if the applicants have any reviewed Journal publication/s.
Applicants will receive an acknowledgement email from Prof Watanabe within one week from the application date (not immediate response). If the applicants don't receive any reply, please contact Prof. Watanabe again for your confirmation.
Shortlisted applicants will be requested for online interview (PPT based presentation and QA)
Shortlisted applicants (persons who passed the first-round screening based on document) will be asked to take part in an online interview (PPT presentation and QA). Details will be provided via email.
Unsuccessful candidates will be notified by Prof Watanabe via email.
If you have any questions regarding the said position, please contact the email address above.
