A postdoctoral position is available starting late fall 2009 to explore the chemical/ morphological/ physiological mechanisms underlying the response of conifers to insect herbivores. The model system is eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) and its two invasive herbivores, the hemlock woolly adelgid Adelges tsugae and the elongate hemlock scale Fiorinia externa. The project is a cooperative effort between the University of Rhode Island (Evan Preisser) and Tufts University (Colin Orians), with collaborators at Harvard University (Aaron Ellison) and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst (Joseph Elkinton). Applicants should have demonstrated technical expertise in pertinent research areas (especially plant physiology and chemical ecology), be willing to coordinate multiple research projects, and possess superb writing and organizational skills. The position is initially available for one year, with an opportunity for renewal. Qualifications: Ph.D. in hand or anticipated by January 2010. Applicants should email a letter of interest, CV, one relevant publication or manuscript, and names/contact information for three references to [email protected]. Review of applications will begin in late July and continue until the position is filled. Applicants who will be attending the 2009 ESA meetings in Albuquerque should plan on interviewing for the position during the meeting.
_____________________________ Evan Preisser, Assistant Professor Dept. of Biological Sciences, 9 East Alumni Ave. University of Rhode Island, Kingston RI 02881 USA (w) 401 874-2120 (fax) 401 874-4256 e-mail: [email protected] http://cels.uri.edu/preisserlab/index.html
