Prof. Frida Ben-Ami
Life Sciences
Research work
The research focuses on understanding the consequences of global warming and extreme weather conditions on the spread of diseases and the ecological significance of these changes. The work will be carried out using the model system Daphnia-microparasites (bacteria and microsporidia).
Research Affiliation
Life Sciences
- School of Zoology
Open Research Positions
How do parasites cope with extreme climate?
Publication date:
May 22 2023
Position Type:
All Levels
About the position:
The successful candidate will use a combination of experimental evolution, field approaches and molecular work to generate new and refined predictions regarding the virulence of parasites that spread into new habitats
Candidacy Requirements:
- Creative thinking
- Background in evolutionary biology or ecology – an advantage
- Analytical skills and good knowledge of statistics -an advantage
- Communication and writing skills in English
- Good work ethics
