Please share this with potentially interested candidates. Title: Postdoctoral Researcher, Nonstructural carbohydrates in forest trees
Duties and Responsibilities: As part of the Richardson Lab, the Postdoctoral Researcher will be responsible for quantifying the seasonal patterns of nonstructural carbohydrate reserves in forest trees, and using these data to construct whole-tree budgets of carbohydrate reserves and improve model representation of carbon allocation processes. Regular field work at sites in New England will be required. A substantial amount of time will be spent processing samples and conducting quantitative (wet chem) analysis. Qualifications: A Ph.D. in forest ecology, plant physiology, ecophysiology, or a related field is required. The successful candidate must have expertise in plant physiology and anatomy, dendrology, and strong plant identification skills (preferably experience with the flora of New England). Previous experience with wet lab chemistry, including extractions and spectroscopic analysis, is required. The successful candidate should be enthusiastic, creative, and highly motivated. Excellent communication skills are expected, as is the ability to work collaboratively on team projects. Applicants must have (or promptly obtain) a valid U.S. driver’s license, and must be willing and able to conduct physically demanding field work in all seasons. Additional Information: The position is based in Cambridge, MA. A start date of July 1, 2013 is anticipated. A 12-month commitment is expected. Pending satisfactory performance, and the availability of funding, the position may be renewed for a second year. Information about the Richardson Lab can be found at: http://www.oeb.harvard.edu/faculty/richardson/ Information about Harvard’s Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology can be found at: http://www.oeb.harvard.edu/ Please submit applications (including cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information for three references) via email (with the subject line “APPLICATION FOR POSTDOCTORAL POSITION”) to: Professor Andrew D. Richardson, [email protected]. Applications must be received by April 12, 2013, to receive full consideration. Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
