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Ph.D/Post-doc position - Effects of climate change on tropical Seagrasses are the only group of flowering plants (angiosperms) that re-entered the oceans. They thrive in marine environments where they grow in meadows at depths of 1-50 meters. Seagrass beds have important ecological functions and form some of the most valuable ecosystems on earth with an estimated value some three times that of coral reefs. Worldwide, studies have pointed out that seagrasses are experiencing vast declines, with thermal stress due to climate change being one of the causes. We have recently set up a seagrass-dedicated aquaria system where we aim to understand the responses of seagrasses to simulated scenarios of climate change (increased water temperatures and CO 2 levels) at the phenotypic, physiological and genetic levels. The desired Ph.D. student will have a strong background in plant physiology, some molecular biology background, and good communication and organizational skills. A high level of English is an essential requirement. SCUBA diving certificates are an advantage but not essential. Applicants should respond by email attaching their C.V. and giving the names and contacts of at least three individuals who can serve as referees. Applications should be sent to both: Dr. Gidon Winters, the Dead Sea Arava Science Center, Tamar Regional Council, Neve Zohar 86910, Israel. Tel: +972-54-4781700, Email: [email protected] Dr. Simon Barak, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, French Associates' Institute for Agriculture and Biotechnology of Drylands, Midreshet Ben-Gurion, 84990, Israel. Tel: +972-8-6596750, Email: [email protected]
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Ph.D/Post-doc position - Effects of climate change on tropical Seagrasses are the only group of flowering plants (angiosperms) that re-entered the oceans.
They thrive in marine environments where they grow in meadows at depths of 1-50 meters.
Seagrass beds have important ecological functions and form some of the most valuable
ecosystems on earth with an estimated
value some three times that of coral reefs.
Worldwide, studies have pointed out that
seagrasses are experiencing vast declines,
with thermal stress due to climate change
being one of the causes. We have recently
set up a seagrass-dedicated aquaria system
where we aim to understand the responses
of seagrasses to simulated scenarios of climate change (increased water temperatures and
CO2 levels) at the phenotypic, physiological and genetic levels.
The desired Ph.D. student will have a strong background in plant physiology, some molecular
biology background, and good communication and organizational skills. A high level of
English is an essential requirement.
SCUBA diving certificates are an
advantage but not essential.
Applicants should respond by email
attaching their C.V. and giving the names
and contacts of at least three individuals
who can serve as referees.
Applications should be sent to both:
Dr. Gidon Winters, the Dead Sea Arava Science Center, Tamar Regional Council, Neve
Zohar 86910, Israel. Tel: +972-54-4781700, Email: [email protected]
Dr. Simon Barak, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert
Research, French Associates' Institute for Agriculture and Biotechnology of Drylands,
Midreshet Ben-Gurion, 84990, Israel. Tel: +972-8-6596750, Email: [email protected]
