Postdoctoral Position- Department of Entomology Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA 48823
Start date: Summer 2015/ negotiable Website: http://interactions.ent.msu.edu Qualifications Minimum qualifications: Applicants for the post-doctoral position should be within 3 years of receiving their PhD. Applicants must be able to do independent research, have good written and verbal communication skills, and must be highly self-motivated Preferred qualifications: Candidates that have a background and publication record in chemical ecology, nematology, molecular biology/biochemistry, plant-herbivore interactions and/or closely related
fields are preferred. Applicants with a proven record of publication and experience working in the area of plant-microbe or plant-insect interactions will be preferred. Candidates with a proven record of excellence in related areas will be seriously considered. Description A post-doctoral position is available working in Jared Gregory Alis lab at Michigan State University, starting after June 2015. The primary research goal of the lab is to identify the dynamics of plant-insect interactions and elucidate the key mechanisms responsible for multitrophic relationships. We use a combination of molecular biology and chemistry, together with field and laboratory bioassays/trials to elucidate various induced plant responses and insect-natural enemy behavior. Application Materials Qualified candidates should submit the following to [email protected] : a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, and contact information for three referees. For more information send questions to the above email address. Submit applications and further questions to: Contact Person: Jared G. Ali Telephone 517-884-2058 E-mail: [email protected]
