Postdoctoral Research Associate School of Natural Resources and the Environment University of Arizona
We are recruiting a postdoctoral research associate to investigate the effects of soil amendments on plant-microbe feedbacks and native plant reclamation success in the semi-arid Southwest US. The successful candidate will work independently and collaboratively within a team of plant ecologists, soil scientists, and microbial ecologists seeking to understand the mechanisms, and maximize the potential, for native plant reclamation under the predicted warmer and drier conditions in this region. The University of Arizona is one of the top ranked universities for environmental science research, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary approaches to understanding and managing natural resources. Primary responsibilities will include: establishing and overseeing large-scale field and greenhouse studies across precipitation and thermal gradients; developing and running molecular-based analyses of soil microbial communities, including targeted gene sequencing, metagenomics, and enzyme assays; co-advising and managing undergraduate research projects; data analysis using multivariate statistics, and manuscript writing. A Ph.D. in ecology or related fields is required. Applicants should have expertise in plant-microbe associations, molecular microbial ecology, soil science, or related fields. Prior experience using high-throughput sequencing tools to characterize soil microbe communities, experience running field and greenhouse experiments, strong work ethic and leadership experience, as well as good verbal and written communication skills are desired. Starting salary $40,000 USD. This 1-year position, with potential to renew based on satisfactory performance, is available immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Apply online at: www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=207382 The job number is 51967. Please submit a letter addressing the relevance of your research accomplishments and interests to this position, your CV, and contact information (including e-mail addresses) for three references. For additional information and informal inquires, please contact Jeff Fehmi ([email protected]). The University of Arizona is an EO/AA Employer.
