The Forest Entomology and Symbiology team at the University of Florida is seeking a POSTDOC and a GRAD STUDENT!
- Be a part of a young, growing team (www.ambrosiasymbiosis.org). - Work on a hot topic: insect-fungus-microbe symbioses. - Do relevant research on globally invasive emerging forest pests. POSTDOC: Assist in the development of RNASeq-based assessment of communities of fungal symbionts in beetles. Experience with next-gen sequencing is required. GRAD STUDENT: Survey fungi in exotic bark & ambrosia beetles in the US, and test pathogenicity of overseas fungi to American trees. Overseas fieldwork included. BOTH: Apply by email to [email protected] with subject heading Symbiology applicant 2014 postdoc" or "Symbiology applicant 2014 grad student. Please submit your CV (include evidence of ability to get projects finished and papers written) and contacts of three most recent supervisors. Thank you! Jiri Hulcr University of Florida
