PhD: Body size dynamics of cephalopods across the Pliensbachian-Toarcian crisis

Tasks: The successful candidate will be involved in taxonomic – ecological analysis of Pliensbachian-Toarcian ammonites and belemnites with a focus of quantitative sampling of cephalopods from France, Germany, Portugal and Spain. Statistical analyses should be carried out, in particular in view of body size distribution and in relationship with environmental and facies changes. Fieldwork and analyses occur in connection with other projects within the Research Unit. Applicants are expected to participate in weekly informal seminar, annual workshops and international summer schools with others members of the research unit.

Qualifications:

Mandatory requirements are

M.Sc. degree in geology or biology
Experience in fieldwork
High degree of initiative and motivation
Ability to work as part of a team
Very good English skills
(Basic) knowledge of statistics and R programming

Desirable are

Background in invertebrate palaeontology
Driving license