Post Doctoral Associate in Climate Adaptation and Sustainability
University of Texas at Austin, Section of Integrative Biology
Position stationed at the USDA-ARS Grassland, Soil and Water Research Lab.,
Temple, TX
The University of Texas Section of Integrative Biology has an
opening for a full-time post doctoral research associate located at the
USDA-ARS laboratory at Temple, TX under the direction of Dr. Philip Fay
(http://www.ars.usda.gov/spa/gswrl/pfay<http://sp.arsnet.usda.gov/pandp/people/people.htm?personid=38279>).
The post doc will conduct collaborative and individual research linking
morphology and physiology with gene expression in switchgrass (Panicum
virgatum), to identify traits underlying climatic adaptation and sustainability
in bioenergy feedstock production. Research will prioritize examining linkages
between above- and belowground traits in switchgrass genotypes from broad
climatic origins in a long-term precipitation legacy experiment, and relate
traits to ecosystem-scale processes and to gene expression studies conducted by
collaborators. Research will also contribute to phenotype studies in
switchgrass mapping populations.
Applicants should have a PhD in ecology, biology, agronomy,
forestry, or related field with specialization in plant ecology. Research
experience on topics related to local adaptation, genotype x environment
interactions, and linking traits to higher-order processes is strongly
preferred. The successful applicant will have technical skill in plant
ecophysiology, soil moisture, soil temperature, and other micrometeorological
parameters, a strong publication record commensurate with experience, strong
organizational and communications skills, and an ability to work in an
interdisciplinary collaborative setting. The position is initially for one
year, and renewable for two additional years, contingent upon satisfactory
performance.
Apply at http://tinyurl.com/hcluvyt. Position # 160321010712.
Applications will be reviewed beginning May 9, 2016. Review
will continue until a suitable candidate is found.
Starting date: Negotiable.
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.
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