Updated closing date for the following postdoctoral position: Please be advised that this position is STILL OPEN until the end of January 2006! =20 =20 PotashCorp Postdoctoral Research Fellow In Soil Science =20 The Chicago Botanic Garden announces the creation of a 3-year PotashCorp postdoctoral fellowship in soil science. The position complements existing strengths in soil ecology, plant conservation biology, and horticulture. The Garden invites applications from candidates with broad training and research experience in the physical, chemical, and/or biological aspects of soils. =20 The Fellow will establish an innovative research program in applied soil science, with preference given to ecological restoration and/or soil remediation, urban soils, soil microbiology, or research at the urban-rural interface. In addition, the Fellow will have an opportunity for an adjunct position at Northwestern University and will be expected to teach a graduate-level course in the Garden's joint Master of Science program in Plant Biology and Conservation at Northwestern.=20 =20 Qualifications include a PhD in one of the above-named disciplines, a commitment to graduate education, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Send cover letter, CV, transcripts, copies of two relevant publications, and contact information for three professional references to: Dr. Christopher Dunn, Executive Director for Research Programs, Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022, or, by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Chicago Botanic Garden is an EEO/AA employer. =20 =20 Christopher P. Dunn, PhD Executive Director for Research Programs & Smith Family Curator of Native Habitats Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL 60022 USA
Phone: 847.835.6934 Fax: 847.835.1635 http://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/science/_dunn.html http://www.vplants.org/ =20 =20
