Postdoctoral Position in Plant-Microbial Ecology University of Minnesota -- Twin Cities The University of Minnesota seeks a plant-microbial ecologist to fill a 2-year postdoctoral fellow positional. The project goal is to explore the compositional and functional attributes of soil-microbial associations of native and exotic grassland species. We have cultivated multi-year field soil- conditioning treatments. We will be testing microbial effects from these treatments on plant growth and interspecific relationships, and exploring phylogenetic composition of microbial communities. The overall goal of the project is to develop efficient methods of soil management for the establishment of semi-native multifunctional grasslands for production of biomass and other ecosystem services. This position will be based in Nick Jordans lab in the Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics but will also work closely with Linda Kinkels lab in the Department of Plant Pathology. Desired qualifications include a background in plant population/community ecology, invasion ecology, molecular ecology or ecology of plant-microbial interactions; in any case, strong molecular biology and statistical skills are essential. Start date: as soon as the successful applicant is available. Salary and benefits are competitive. Applicants should e-mail a single pdf file that includes a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for three references to Nick Jordan ([email protected]). Review of applications will begin immediately; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Minnesota is an EEO/AA employer and educator.
