Posted on behalf of a colleague. Please send inquiries to Maarja Öpik ([email protected]).
*Post-doctoral position in molecular mycorrhizal ecology* We wish to recruit an enthusiastic researcher in the field of molecular mycorrhizal ecology, to undertake research on patterns of molecular diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi on various spatial scales. The position is at the Centre of Scientific Excellence Frontiers in biodiversity research at the Institute of Ecology and Earth sciences, University of Tartu, Estonia (http://www.botany.ut.ee/). The research involves describing molecular diversity of AM fungi based on environmental samples and cultivated spores by using different marker genes, and explaining diversity patterns of fungi, with an emphasis on co-variation with plant diversity. The post is funded for 24 months, with a possibility to prolong the contract. You will work with Maarja Öpik, Mari Moora and Martin Zobel (see http://www.botany.ut.ee/). The salary level corresponds to that of EU framework projects and is liable to negotiations. The position is available immediately and the starting date is negotiable. The successful candidate is expected to have a publication record showing candidates skill to write scientific papers, and capability to conduct molecular analysis (DNA extraction, PCR, cloning, sequencing). Skills to conduct bioinformatics analysis of sequencing results, and statistical analysis with diversity data will increase the competitiveness of the candidate. If interested, please provide your CV with the list of publications and statement of your skills in molecular analyses and data treatment via e-mail to Maarja Öpik ([email protected]), with Cc: to Martin Zobel ([email protected]). Please address informal enquiries to Maarja Öpik. Please express your interest before December 20, 2010.
