Postdoctoral Position in Mycorrhizal/Microbial Ecology and Phosphorous Cycling
A NSF-funded Postdoctoral Position is available at Case Western Reserve University to study the influence of soil acidity on soil microbial communities and phosphorous cycling in deciduous forests. We are looking for a highly motivated PhD with experience in DNA-based techniques such as TRFLP and sequence analysis, and with experience in microscopy and morphological methods for characterizing mycorrhizal fungi on tree roots. Experience with extracellular enzyme and PFLA analysis would also be helpful. There will also be opportunities to develop complementary research in microbial ecology and biogeochemistry, and the successful candidate will be responsible for mentoring undergraduate students working on the project. This is a collaborative project between faculty at Case Western Reserve University, The Ohio University, and The Holden Arboretum. The successful candidate will be joining a research team based at the Holden Arboretum located in NE Ohio (near Cleveland) and will be working in mature forest remnants at the Holden Arboretum and in southern Ohio. 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 January 15 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Positions may begin as early as June of 2010, but the start date is flexible. Interested applicants should send an electronic application (including curriculum vitae, a letter of application, a one page statement of research interests and names and addresses of three referees) to: David Burke, [email protected], Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biology. Additional questions concerning the positions can be forwarded to David Burke or Kurt Smemo ([email protected]). In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and World Class Diversity.
