Dear colleagues,
I have a post-doc position available in my lab starting this summer
or fall (summer preferred, but start date is flexible). I would be
grateful if you could forward this announcement to any finishing
students who you think might be looking for a post-doc in
plant-insect interactions, and to appropriate listservs and colleagues.
Thank you,
Lynn Adler
Postdoctoral Scientist Position -- Ecology of multispecies
interactions: Herbivory, pollination and mycorrhizal interactions in cucumber
Creative and enthusiastic candidates are invited to apply for a
Postdoctoral Scientist position to work on the ecology of
multispecies interactions in the context of an agroecosystem. This
position is funded by a USDA NRI grant with Lynn Adler as PI
(evolutionary ecology of plant-insect interactions), and Toby Kiers
(plant-mycorrhizal interactions; evolution of cheating in mutualisms)
and Ruth Hazzard (vegetable crops extension entomologist) as co-PIs.
The major aims of the grant are to elucidate the roles of leaf
herbivory, root herbivory, pollination and mycorrhizae in mediating
cucumber yield; pdfs of the proposal are available upon request.
Previous field and lab experience in one or more of the following
fields is essential: population/community ecology, agroecology,
chemical ecology, insect behavior, plant ecology, or mycorrhizal
ecology/evolution. The primary responsibility of the postdoctoral
researcher will be to carry out the goals of the grant proposal in
collaboration with the PI and co-PIs. However, the development of
related, independent research by the postdoc is encouraged.
The position will be based at the University of Massachusetts at
Amherst. The target start date is summer or fall 2009 (earlier
preferred). The position is for one year with the opportunity for
renewal up to 3 years. Interested applicants should send (as a
single pdf) the following: a cover letter describing why you are
interested in the position and your preferred start date, a complete
CV, and a brief statement of research interests to Dr. Lynn Adler
(lsadler[at]ent.umass.edu). Please also arrange for 3 letters of
recommendation to be emailed to the same address.
Review of applications will begin on February 20, 2009 and will
continue until the position is filled. The University of
Massachusetts at Amherst is an equal opportunity and affirmative
action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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Lynn Adler
Department of Plant, Soil and Insect Sciences
209E Fernald Hall
270 Stockbridge Rd.
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003
ph: 413-545-1060
fax: 413-545-2115
email: [email protected]
http://www.people.umass.edu/lsadler
