Postdoctoral position in plant physiology of mangrove trees
The Plant Ecophysiology and Evolution Group at Guangxi University (Nanning, China) is seeking a qualified candidate for a postdoctoral position on plant physiology or ecophysiology of mangrove trees: Plant Ecophysiology and Evolution Group at Guangxi University (Nanning, China) http://www.plant-ecophysiology-evolution.com/ A postdoctoral associate position is open at the College of Forestry, Guangxi University, Nanning, China. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in plant physiological ecology or plant physiology. Research experience on plant hydraulics and water relations, wood and leaf anatomy, and/or photosynthesis and photo-protection are preferred. The candidate should have a proven record of successful publication in peer-reviewed journals. The postdoctoral tenure will be two years and renewable for one more year. The fellowship covers an annual salary, a furnished apartment on campus with a low rent fee and medical insurance. A small research fund (30,000 Yuan RMB) is provided by the university and the host supervisor will cover the rest of research expenses. In addition, the selected candidate will be eligible to apply for a National Postdoctoral Scholarship through Guangxi University. ***General information*** Our research group is part of the College of Forestry, under the State Key Laboratory of Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro- bioresources, which houses a wide range of laboratories and research teams. We are centrally located on the large Nanning city campus, with easy access to on-campus housing and day-to-day facilities for life on campus. The postdoctoral associate will be part of a growing and multidisciplinary team of Chinese and foreign researchers, providing a creative and stimulating research environment. Knowledge of Chinese is not mandatory, but opportunities exist to attend weekly courses in Mandarin. The working language in our research group is English. Guangxi University (>30,000 students) in Nanning is part of the National 211 University Scheme of China (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_211) and aims to become a major research hub in southern China. The city forms the natural gateway to South-East Asia, with Vietnam a mere 300kms away and direct international connecting flights available to most major cities in Asia. To apply for a position, please email a statement of research interests and goals, a curriculum vitae, and the email addresses of three references to Prof. Cao Kunfang ([email protected]). Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position has been filled. Dr. Joeri S. Strijk Associate Professor Plant Ecophysiology & Evolution Group, Room 124 State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro- bioresources College of Forestry, Guangxi University Nanning, Guangxi 530005 PR China 广西大学林学院 亚热带农业生物资源保护和利用国家重点实验室 植物生理生态与进化教研组 广西南宁市大学东路100号 邮编 530005 中国 Guangxi University » http://www.gxu.edu.cn/english/ Plant Ecophysiology & Evolution Group » http://www.plant- ecophysiology- evolution.com/
