I am recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to study the role of vector behavior on the spread of a bacterial plant pathogen. The disease system: leafhoppers, the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa and grapevines. Project has lab and field components. We are interested in working with someone with a strong background in ecology and/or disease ecology. Please see this website for information about our lab: http://nature.berkeley.edu/~rodrigo/Lab%20page/
Job title: Postdoc - Experimental disease ecology One opening is available for a postdoctoral researcher at the University of California, Berkeley to study the ecology of insect-borne plant diseases. The researcher will conduct field and laboratory experiments to understand the role of vector behavior on disease spread. Applicants should have received a PhD in disease ecology, population biology, behavioral ecology, or a related field within the past 2 years. A strong background in experimental design and data analysis, and excellent writing skills are required. A knowledge of insect behavior and plant pathology is desirable but not required. Appointments will be made at a level commensurate with academic qualifications and experience. One year position, with the potential for renewal upon satisfactory performance. Email curriculum vitae, publication list, and names of three professional references to: Dr. Rodrigo Almeida, Dept. Environmental Science, Policy and Management, University of California, Berkeley by July 15, 2008. e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
