*JOB POSTING -- Postdoctoral and Lab Technician Positions Hawkes Lab, University of Texas at Austin, Section of Integrative Biology*
The Hawkes lab has positions available for a postdoctoral researcher and lab technician to participate in an NSF-funded project, where we are examining how ten switchgrass genotypes and their associated microbes respond to six rainfall treatments. The primary field site is located at the UT LadyBird Johnson Wildflower Center, approximately 20 min outside of Austin. The successful applicants would be involved primarily in belowground and microbial research in the field and related greenhouse experiments. This project is an ongoing collaborative effort, including other labs working on switchgrass genomics and physiology, providing successful candidates with many opportunities for broad interactions and training. More information about the Hawkes lab can be found at: http://www.sbs.utexas.edu/hawkeslab/
Both positions require energetic, independent, organized, team-oriented, and highly motivated individuals with demonstrated research skills. Above all, the candidate must be personable and enthusiastic about working in a collaborative group environment. Applicants should also be prepared for field research that can be physically strenuous, including some long days outside in hot and humid conditions. Travel to field sites requires a car.
Postdoctoral applicants should have a PhD in ecology, biology, or a related field, with a good publication record, excellent statistical skills, and working knowledge of plant and fungal field and molecular methods. Firsthand experience with large-scale experimental climate change research is also preferred. The successful applicant will be responsible for data collection and analysis of belowground plant and fungal measurements, maintenance of climate change experiments, and set up of greenhouse experiments. Opportunities for undergraduate mentoring will also be afforded.
Lab technician applicants should have a BA/BS or MS degree in ecology, biology, or a related field, and experience with managing large-scale field experiments. Primary responsibilities will include maintenance of climate change experiments, data collection, and quality control. Candidates should have some experience using the following equipment: dataloggers, soil probes, LICOR 8100 soil flux system, gas chromatograph, and total carbon/nitrogen analyzer. Other duties will include collection and analysis of plants and soils and general lab tasks such as ordering supplies and managing undergraduates.
Applicants interested in either position should send a single pdf file containing a letter of interest, CV or resume, and contact information for three professional references to Dr. Christine Hawkes at [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>. Review of applications will begin July 20 and continue until the position is filled. Support is initially for one year. Start date between August 15 and September 1, 2013.
The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran's status, or sexual orientation
-- -- -- Christine V. Hawkes Associate Professor Section of Integrative Biology 1 University Station, C0990 University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX 78712 Email: [email protected] Phone: 512-475-6479 Web: www.sbs.utexas.edu/hawkeslab/
