Postdoctoral Research Associate Microbial Ecology and Plant-Microbe Interactions
RESPONSIBILITIES: Applications are being accepted for a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. We are investigating the contribution of nitrogen-fixing bacterial endophytes to the sustainability of bioenergy crops. The proposed research aims to identify and characterize diazotrophs that colonize potential bioenergy crops, to determine the magnitude of their contribution to plant N requirements, and to examine the ecological factors that influence the colonization and activity of nitrogen-fixing endophytes. Some travel is required for this position. QUALIFICATIONS: Successful candidates will have a PhD in Microbiology, microbial ecology, or a closely related field. Demonstrated research abilities in microbial ecology, plant-microbe interactions, and nucleic acid-based methods are necessary, as is an aptitude for conducting independent research and publishing research findings. Experience with microscopy and bioinformatics is highly desirable. For more information, see: http://microbes.nres.uiuc.edu/opportunities-postdoc.htm START DATE: January, 2008 TO APPLY: Send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, examples of publications, and the names of three academic references to the address below (e-mail is preferred). Dr. Angela D. Kent University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences ? N-215 Turner Hall, MC-047? 1102 S. Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, IL E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The University of Illinois is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
