PhD in Biological Sciences and Applied Biotechnologies

Functional Traits of Organisms

INTERNATIONAL THEMATIC SCHOOL

MAY 19-24, 2019

PORQUEROLLES, FRANCE

This thematic school is a comprehensive introduction to the concepts and theories related to the functional traits of organisms, with a particular emphasis on plants. Students use a trait-based approach to examine the response of organisms to environmental gradients, to explore community assembly and to understand how plant functions can be scaled to the ecosystem level. Lectures include how to measure traits, application of the approach to understand biotic responses to land use change and to global change. A brief introduction to existing trait databases, their correct utilization and to the growing discipline of eco-informatics is presented. This eighth version of the course will take place on the island of Porquerolles (southern France) and will include hands-on experience of measurement of functional traits. The course is offered in English and is open to graduate students, postdocs, researchers and professors.

Candidates should complete the application form available at:
https://framaforms.org/application-to-the-international-trait-school-porquerolles-france-19-24-may-2019-1548263189

Inscription: free for permanent and non-permanent CNRS staff
300 euros for PhD students
650 Euros for post-doctoral and permanent staff

Application closing date: March 28, 2019 Application results: April 5, 2019

Contact and information: Eric Garnier, eric.garnier@cefe.cnrs.fr