The Preisser lab at The University of Rhode Island (https://web.uri.edu/preisserlab/) seeks applications for a postdoctoral researcher in plant-insect interactions in forest systems. This is initially a one-year position, with the possibility of an additional year of funding. This postdoc will explore the underlying mechanisms of resistance of eastern hemlock trees to the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid; within this framework, there will be a substantial amount of freedom in terms of research direction. The postdoctoral researcher will need to be able to work independently as well as with graduate and undergraduate students. The ideal candidate would have a background in woody plants, be proficient with commonly-used chemical instrumentation (e.g. HPLC, GC, mass spectrometry, FT-IR), plant physiological work, and experience with insect bioassays. The lab desires to have this position filled relatively quickly, with a desired start date of late May/June 2018. Please email questions to Evan Preisser ([email protected]) or the current postdoctoral researcher, Chad Rigsby ([email protected]; leaving to become Technical Researcher for the U.S. Midwest, Bartlett Tree Experts Inc.).
If interested, send a C.V., statement of research interests that includes career goals (1-2 pp), pdfs of two relevant publications, and contact information (emails and phone numbers) for three professional references to Evan Preisser ([email protected]). Please put "Postdoctoral Applicant" in the Subject Line. Applications will be reviewed as received through May 31, 2018.
