The Holden Arboretum, located in NE Ohio (near Cleveland), is building an interdisciplinary research program in the biology and ecology of urban-influenced forest ecosystems. The program will focus on understanding how these ecosystems respond to environmental stress at various scales (organismal to ecosystem), and on identifying potential adaptive mechanisms to these stresses. We are seeking applicants for two postdoctoral positions in soil ecology, more specifically: (1) rhizosphere biologist, with a research focus in mycorrhizal and/or microbial systems of forests, and experience in advanced molecular techniques and (2) soil biogeochemist, with a focus on global change and biogeochemical/microbial processes in forest ecosystems. The Holden Arboretum (www.holdenarb.org) is one of the largest, non-profit public gardens in the USA, with over 1400 contiguous hectares of gardens, documented plant collections, and natural areas that include mature forest remnants. The resea! rch program is housed in a modern science center that contains 15,000 square feet of greenhouse and research facilities. Holden scientists have the opportunity for interdisciplinary interactions with students and faculty from neighboring universities including Case Western Reserve University (www.cwru.edu), Cleveland State University (www.csuohio.edu), and Ohio State University (www.osu.edu).
Interested applicants should have a Ph.D. in biology, ecology, soil science or related discipline by the starting date. We will begin reviewing applications on November 20 2006. Positions may begin as early as March of 2007, but the start date is flexible. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, a one page statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, and names and addresses of three referees to: Douglas Dykes, Director of Human Resources, The Holden Arboretum, 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland, OH 44094-5172. Questions concerning the positions should be forwarded to Dr. David Burke, rhizosphere biologist ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) or Dr. Kurt Smemo, soil biogeochemist ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Please indicate in your application if you are applying for the rhizosphere biologist or soil biogeochemist position. The Holden Arboretum is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, ADA EMPLOYER and a DRUG FREE WORKPLACE Contact Number: (440) 602-3856 Job Announcement No.: 2006-45 Posting Date: October 23, 2006 Closing Date: Until Filled /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ Kurt A. Smemo, Ph.D. Assistant Scientist The Holden Arboretum 9500 Sperry Rd Kirtland, OH 44094-5172 PH: (440) 602-8011 FAX: (440) 602-8005 Holden Assistant Professor of Biology Department of Biology Case Western Reserve University 10900 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106-7080 http://www.case.edu/artsci/biol/people/smemo.html /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\
