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Flora of Pennsylvania, paid one year internship
Now accepting applications, closing February 15, 2012
Application deadline: February 15, 2012
Announcing
A one-year internship beginning June 2012, with six hours of graduate credit at the University of Pennsylvania
Location
Time is split between the Botany Departments of the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania and the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. The Morris Arboretum is located in northwest Philadelphia. Facilities include botanical laboratories, greenhouses, and an extensive outdoor living collection of trees and shrubs. The Academy of Natural Sciences, in Center City Philadelphia, is the oldest natural history museum in the United States, including a herbarium of more than 1.5 million specimens. Facilities available at the Academy of Natural Sciences include the Laboratory for Molecular Systematics & Ecology. The Intern will work under the supervision of Dr. Tatyana Livshultz at the Academy of Natural Sciences and Dr. Timothy A. Block at Morris Arboretum.
Internship Duties
The internship provides work experience in all aspects of managing collections in a major herbarium and an opportunity to contribute to a modern state flora program through a research project on some aspect of the flora of Pennsylvania. Duties include curation of botanical collections at The Academy of Natural Sciences (www.ansp.org
As a member of the internship group at the Morris Arboretum, the Pennsylvania Flora Intern will participate in workshops, seminars, and field trips designed to demonstrate the varied aspects of management and operation of a public garden. The appointment includes a stipend plus University of Pennsylvania benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, two weeks paid vacation, sick leave, and tuition coverage for an additional 6 graduate credit hours.
Requirements
Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in botany, or biology with course work in botany.
To Apply
All applicants must complete the Penn online application process. Go to www.hr.upenn.edu/Jobs/Default.aspx
Also, send a letter of application including statement of interest in the internship, official college transcript(s), and have three letters of recommendation sent to:
Pennsylvania Flora Internship
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania 100 East Northwestern Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118
For more information, call or email:
Dr. Timothy A. Block
(215) 247-5777, ext. 130
block@exchange.upenn.edu
Additional information: http://www.ansp.org/about/research/research-internships.php [Posted 20 January 2012]
Chicago Botanic Garden REU internships
This summer, the Chicago Botanic Garden and partner institutions will host 10 NSF-REU interns (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) conducting research under the broad theme of PLANT BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION, from genetic to ecosystem levels of inquiry. Potential projects include work in soil ecology, systematics, reproductive biology, biogeochemistry, restoration ecology, pollinator ecology, and other fields. Students will gain laboratory and field experience, participate in professional development activities, help mentor high-school student researchers, and enjoy a fun social environment.
Participants should be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who will be enrolled as undergraduates spring and fall 2012. They will receive a stipend of $4,750 and room and board at a local college. Costs of travel to and from Chicago will be covered. For local students, funds are available for living costs. We encourage applications from students who are members of groups underrepresented in the sciences and students who have limited research opportunities at their home institutions.
The application deadline is January 31, 2012, and the 10-week program will run from June 11-August 17, 2012. We invite interested undergraduates to find more information and apply at http://www.cbgreu.org
2012 Smithsonian Institution Research Fellowships
Research fellowships in Botany are available through the Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program, which provides funding for graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and senior investigators to conduct research in association with Smithsonian scientists. Candidates are especially encouraged to apply for the new multi-year Peter Buck Fellowships (http://www.si.edu/ofg/fell.htm - fnmnh). Fellows based at the National Museum of Natural History have access to a research staff of more than 100 scholars, world-class collections, and modern core facilities including molecular and stable isotope laboratories and SEM. All applicants should contact potential staff advisors to determine the feasibility of the proposed research and tenure dates, as well as the availability of relevant collections and other resources. Potential staff advisors and information about their work is available at the departmental web site (http://botany.si.edu/).
Proposal deadline is January 15, 2012. Fellowship durations range from three months to three years depending on fellowship category. The stipend for Predoctoral Fellows is $30,000 per year (twelve months) and for Postdoctoral and Senior Fellows is $45,000 per year (twelve months). A maximum research allowance of $4,000 per year is available. Ten-week Graduate Student Fellowships are also available with a stipend of $6,500. Fellowships are open to citizens of any country. For more information and to apply online, visit the Program website (http://www.si.edu/ofg/Applications/SIFELL/SIFELLapp.htm). [Posted 15 December 2011]
2012 Anne S. Chatham Fellowship in Medicinal Botany [Posted 30 November 2011]
Postdoctoral Researcher, SC-1668, New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden, a National Historic Landmark and one of NYCs premier cultural institutions, seeks a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher to join their Science department.Summary of Responsibilities:
The Postdoctoral Researcher will conduct phylogenetic analyses of various genera and subfamilies of Boraginaceae.
- Application of Systematics data to conservation issues focused on the phylogeny of woody Boraginaceae.
- DNA-sequencing and methods of phylogenetic analysis.
- Analyze data to produce publications based on previous and current research.
- Assist the Dean in all functions necessary to ensure successful outcome of ongoing projects.
Requirements:
- Ph.D. in biology, plant biology, or related field.
- Experience with DNA sequencing.
- Experience with methods of phylogenetic analysis.
- Experience with standard methods of molecular systematic including nucleic acid extraction, PCR, cloning, automated DNA sequencing.
- Experience with DNA-barcoding preferred.
To Apply:
Please indicate Postdoctoral Researcher, SC-1668 on cover letter and e-mail along with a resume to hr@nybg.org or visit our website at http://www.nybg.org/employment/.
The New York Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer [Posted 18 November 2011]
Postdoctoral Researcher, SC-1669, New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden, a National Historic Landmark and one of NYCs premier cultural institutions, seeks a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher to join their Science department.
Summary of Responsibilities:
The Postdoctoral Researcher will work with Science curators to analyze datasets relative to conservation issues:
- Conduct GIS analysis of botanical data sets.
- Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Integrate one of the world’s strongest programs of systematic research with ongoing conservation research.
- Implementation in existing programs with new efforts to use specimen data to inform conservation and international connections of the Science program.
- Effectively implement data to identify species at risk of extinction, patterns of species diversity, and areas of high conservation priority.
Requirements:
- Ph.D. in botany, plant biology, or related field.
- Experience with use and analysis of herbarium data.
- Demonstrated experience with GIS software.
- Demonstrated experience in preparing publications and grant proposals.
To Apply:
Please indicate Postdoctoral Researcher, SC-1669 on cover letter and e-mail along with a resume to hr@nybg.org or visit our website at http://www.nybg.org/employment/.
The New York Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer [Posted 18 November 2011]
Cullman Postdoctoral Researcher, SC-1670, New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden, a National Historic Landmark and one of NYCs premier cultural institutions, seeks a full-time Cullman Postdoctoral Research Associate to join their Science department.Summary of Responsibilities:
The Cullman Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct systematic and/or population-genetic research on plants by developing and applying molecular tools.
- Collect and analyze molecular data to reconstruct phylogenetic and biogeographic relationships and/or to interpret population-level processes.
- Conduct standard protocols of molecular systematic and genetics, such as nucleic acid extraction, PCR, cloning, automated DNA sequencing, genotyping, next-generation sequencing.
- Assist in developing new molecular markers specific to on-going and new projects.
- Conduct phylogenetic, biogeographic, and/or population-genetic analyses of the clades of Apiales (incl. Apiaceae, Araliaceae, Pittosporaceae) and other groups of mutual interest.
- Assist in collections-based research on these plant groups.
- Write and assist in writing publications and grant proposals based on current research.
- Assist the Director in all functions necessary to ensure successful outcome of ongoing projects.
Requirements:
- Ph.D. in botany, plant biology, or related field.
- Experience with application of molecular approaches to systematics.
- Experience with the methods of phylogenetic and biogeographic analysis.
To Apply:
Please indicate Cullman Postdoctoral Researcher, SC-1670 on cover letter and e-mail along with a resume to hr@nybg.org or visit our website at http://www.nybg.org/employment/.
The New York Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer [Posted 18 November 2011]
Would you like to put your education to use assisting in important conservation projects? Do you like to experience new landscapes, habitats, and species diversity?
The Conservation and Land Management Internship Program is now accepting applications for 2012! Each year, the award-winning Conservation and Land Management Internship Program places college graduates in five-month paid internships to assist professional staff at the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, the USDA Forest Service and other federal agencies. Most internships are located in the western United States, including Alaska. CLM interns spend five months working on projects focused on botany and wildlife-related fields. These may include monitoring & inventorying threatened and endangered species and habitats, seed collecting for the Seeds of Success Program and a variety of other projects. Applicants with strong botanical backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply! Benefits of the CLM Internship Program are numerous! As a CLM intern, you will receive a stipend paid every two weeks totaling $11,900 over 5 months and will attend an all-expenses paid week-long training workshop. In addition, the CLM Internship Program provides opportunities to make connections in various government and non-profit organizations. Learn first hand what it's like to work at a federal agency, explore your career goals and expand your resume!
For more information and to apply online, please visit: www.clminternship.org [Posted 18 November 2011]
Postdoctoral Associate, Project Baseline: a seed bank for the study of evolution.
We seek a 75% time Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Biology at the University of Minnesota Duluth to participate in a collaborative project to create a new resource for detecting evolutionary change in plants. The Postdoctoral Associate will be primarily located in Duluth, MN (http://www.duluthmn.travel/request-info/2011/duluth-in-the-news.pdf) but will coordinate with the PIs and Field Crew Managers to conduct seed collections in three US regions in the west (Susan Mazer, UCSB), midwest (Julie Etterson, U of MN Duluth and Ruth Shaw U of MN Twin Cities), and east (Steve Franks, Fordham University). The appointment will initially be for one year and may be renewed for a total of up to 36 months; the preferred start date is no later than November 15, 2011. The base salary is $37,333 (75%-time $28,000) and includes healthcare and other benefits.
Project Baseline:
The goal of this project is to create a nationwide seed bank of wild populations to be preserved for the next 10-50 years at the National Germplasm Conservation Lab in Fort Collins, CO. This resource will enable assessments of both rapid and long-term responses to climate change and facilitate investigation of the genetic basis of adaptation. We will also create a GIS database of population and environmental information that will be useful in a wide variety of ecological and conservation applications. For more information on the project, see Franks et al. 2008, The resurrection initiative: Storing ancestral genotypes to capture evolution in action. BioScience 58: 870-873.
Job responsibilities:
The Postdoctoral Associate will be responsible for promoting and developing the Project Baseline seed collections. The Postdoctoral Associate will be expected to communicate about the project to the general public and the scientific community and to encourage public participation through presentations, informational materials to be made available on-line, workshops, publications, a newsletter, and the Project Baseline web page. The Postdoctoral Associate will be responsible for designing seed collections including: obtaining species lists for appropriate sites, identifying populations within these sites through communication with site managers, finalizing collection lists, obtaining collecting permits, and developing collaborative relationships with on site individuals who can monitor plant phenology, and developing and testing specific protocols for collecting environmental data, monitoring flowering phenology, and collecting and shipping seeds. The Postdoctoral Associate will establish relationships with the PIs and participate in training the seed collection crews. Data will be sent from field crews to the Postdoctoral Associate who will develop databases compatible with GRIN (National Genetic Resources Program) and use GIS technology to produce maps that report locations of seed collection sites; record climate data; and archive other data associated with project development. Effective communication with herbarium and Germplasm Conservation Lab staff will be maintained to assure that samples are properly vouchered and preserved. This position offers opportunities to design an independent project compatible with Project Baseline's goals and seek additional funding to increase the position to full-time, as well as to participate in other career-development activities.
Qualifications:
Essential qualifications include Ph.D. and three years experience in plant ecology, botany, or evolution or other relevant fields; strong organizational, writing, and field skills, including GIS, database development, vegetation and environmental sampling, plant identification, excellent writing and communication skills. Preferred qualifications include experience in a long-term research and outreach programs and experience writing research proposals. Candidates with career interests in research and/or teaching at all types of institutions or working in environmental management through governmental agencies, consulting firms or nonprofit organizations are all welcome.
Application process:
Applications should include a cover letter with current contact information, CV, summary of research interests and skills, and the names and addresses of three referees. The University of Minnesota requires that you apply online for this position. For a complete position description and information on how to apply online, visit http://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=96634, and search for Job Requisition #173282. Complete applications will be reviewed beginning October 15, 2011. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. [Posted 30 September 2011]
THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN, Post-Doctoral Research Associate
The New York Botanical Garden, a National Historic Landmark and one of NYCs premier cultural institutions, seeks a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to join their Institute of Systematic Botany for the PBI: Miconieae (Melastomataceae) project. This research will produce an online monograph of all 1,800 species in this neotropical tribe, including complete descriptions, images, keys for their identification, and distribution maps for each species, while continuing to research phylogenetic relationships within the tribe. This project presents a unique opportunity for a highly motivated individual to carry out field work in Neotropics, and to participate in the production of a large taxonomic monograph. Funding is available for a minimum of 1 year, and may be extended upon mutual agreement. Applicants should have a Ph.D. at the start date, experience with taxonomic descriptions and nomenclature, as well as desire to be involved in all aspects of multidisciplinary and international project on angiosperm systematics. Experience with interactive key design and implementation and/or field work in the Neotropics is highly desirable.
Qualified applicants should send their CV, statement of interest, reprints if available, and three letters of recommendation to: Attn: Human Resources, SC-1661(HR@NYBG.ORG), The New York Botanical Garden, 200th Street & Kazimiroff Blvd., Bronx, NY 10458-5126, USA. Applications will be reviewed, starting on May 27th until the position is filled. This position will not start before September 1, 2011.
The New York Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Postdoctoral Position in Inflorescence Development in Chloridoid Grasses.
General Information
A post-doctoral researcher is sought for a two-year, NSF-funded position beginning no later than 1 September 2011 to investigate the evolution of inflorescence development in chloridoid grasses (Poaceae, Chloridoideae). The study will involve molecular phylogenetics, characterizing inflorescence morphology and development, identifying genes potentially involved in inflorescence repatterning, and exploring gene expression in diverse inflorescence forms. Starting salary is $40,000 plus benefits.
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens Research Department is home to staff scientists who are also faculty members at Claremont Graduate University; four current postdoctoral fellows; up to 15 graduate students; and facilities that include laboratories (molecular and structural, including SEM); an herbarium of more than 1.1 million plant specimens, almost entirely of vascular plants; an excellent research library; and extensive plant growth facilities. For additional information about Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden and its Research Department, please visit http://www.rsabg.org.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in the plant sciences and experience with molecular techniques.
Responsibilities
The successful applicant will conduct studies of inflorescence development in chloridoid grasses in a phylogenetic context. The post-doctoral scholar will also have opportunities to mentor graduate and/or undergraduate students, participate in phylogenetics discussion groups, and participate in faculty meetings.
To apply
Applicants should submit a CV, a statement of interest and description of prior experience, and the contact information (names, email addresses, phone numbers) for three references. Review of applications will be completed by 15 June 2011.
Application materials and any questions should be submitted electronically to Dr. J. Travis Columbus (j.travis.columbus@cgu.edu). Dr. Columbus is conducting fieldwork until 1 June and will respond to email messages when he has access to the Internet.
Postdoctoral Position in Solanaceae Systematics.
A postdoctoral position at the University of Utah is available in the area of Solanaceae systematics. Several projects are underway, including one to produce a global monograph of the genus Solanum (Solanaceae). Solanum includes between 1000 and 2000 species and is one of the largest genera of angiosperms. The species level taxonomy, including images, keys and specimen data, are being made available over the Internet on the Solanaceae Source webpage at www.solanaceaesource.org. Other projects include systematic and phylogenetic studies of other genera in the Solanaceae. Responsibilities include monographic taxonomy of selected groups of Solanaceae; specimen and image databasing and manipulation; field work for the collection of herbarium, seed and silica gel samples; generation of molecular data for phylogeny reconstruction (mainly sequences of chloroplast and nuclear genes); maintenance and analysis of living greenhouse collections of Solanaceae; data analysis, presentation, and publication; training and supervision of undergraduate lab assistants; and oversight of routine lab activities. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and experience in plant systematics, field work and with working in a team; experience with Solanaceae is preferred but not required, as is experience with molecular systematics and a variety of methods of data analysis. The position is available for one year beginning in April 2011 and extendable for up to several years as long as funds are available and satisfactory progress is demonstrated.
Electronic submission of applications is encouraged.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is chosen. Applicants should submit a statement of interest and description of past experience, a curriculum vitae, and contact information (names, email addresses, and phone numbers) of three references to:
Lynn Bohs
Department of Biology
257 South 1400 East
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT 84112 USA
E-mail: bohs@biology.utah.edu
Phone: [1] (801) 585-0380
Bohs lab - http://biologylabs.utah.edu/bohs/
Solanaceae Source - http://www.solanaceaesource.org
Information on the Biology Department at the University of Utah is available at http://www.biology.utah.edu The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity Employer. [Posted 24 February 2011]
Flora of Pennsylvania Internship
Announcing a one-year internship beginning June 2011, with six hours of graduate credit at the University of Pennsylvania
Location
Time is split between the Botany Departments of the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania and the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. The Morris Arboretum is located in northwest Philadelphia. Facilities include botanical laboratories, greenhouses, and an extensive outdoor living collection of trees and shrubs. The Academy of Natural Sciences, in Center City Philadelphia, is the oldest natural history museum in the United States, including a herbarium of more than 1.5 million specimens. Facilities available at the Academy of Natural Sciences include the Laboratory for Molecular Systematics & Ecology. The Intern will work under the supervision of Dr. Tatyana Livshultz at the Academy of Natural Sciences and Drs. Timothy A. Block and Ann F. Rhoads at Morris Arboretum.
Internship Duties
The internship provides work experience in all aspects of managing collections in a major herbarium and an opportunity to contribute to a modern state flora program through a research project on some aspect of the flora of Pennsylvania. Duties include curation of botanical collections at The Academy of Natural Sciences (www.ansp.org), and participation in the Pennsylvania Flora Project at the Morris Arboretum (http://www.paflora.org).
As a member of the internship group at the Morris Arboretum, the Pennsylvania Flora Intern will participate in workshops, seminars, and field trips designed to demonstrate the varied aspects of management and operation of a public garden. The appointment includes a stipend plus University of Pennsylvania benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, two weeks paid vacation, sick leave, and tuition coverage for an additional 6 graduate credit hours.
Requirements
Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in botany, or biology with course work in botany.
To Apply
All applicants must complete the Penn online application process. Go to http://www.hr.upenn.edu/Jobs/Default.aspx . Click on the link to staff positions. Click on the Search Postings button in the left column. In the school/center box, select Morris Arboretum. Select Pennsylvania Flora Internship from the list of openings. Follow the instructions to complete the application. Print and sign a copy of the completed application and send to the address below.
Also, send a letter of application including statement of interest in the internship, official college transcript(s), and have three letters of recommendation sent to:
Pennsylvania Flora Internship
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
100 East Northwestern Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
DEADLINE Feb. 15, 2011
For more information, call or email:
Dr. Timothy A. Block
(215) 247-5777, ext. 130
block@exchange.upenn.edu[Posted 11 January 2011]
2011 Anne S. Chatham Fellowship in Medicinal Botany
The Anne S. Chatham Fellowship provides a grant of $4000 annually to promote the study of medicinal botany. The fellowship was established to protect and preserve knowledge about the medicinal use of plants, and thus prevent the disappearance of plants with therapeutic potential.
Eligible candidates include students currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs at recognized universities and recent graduates who have received their degrees in the last five years. The Fellowship recipient will be selected by a panel of botanists appointed by the Missouri Botanical Garden and is subject to approval by the Garden Club of America Scholarship Committee.
Information about the fellowship and how to apply can be found at the following website: http://www.wlbcenter.org/chatham.htm.
Proposals should be received no later than February 1, 2011. Mail applications to:
Dr. Wendy Applequist
William L. Brown Center
Missouri Botanical Garden
P.O. Box 299
St. Louis, MO 63166-0299
Questions regarding applications should be directed to Bruce Ponman at the address above, by phone (314-577-9565), or by email (bruce.ponman@mobot.org). [Posted 24 December 2010]
Postdoctoral Positions for the Study of Plant Adaptation: Michigan State University, Colorado State University, University of Colorado, Uppsala University
Five postdoctoral positions are available to conduct collaborative research on the ecological, physiological and genetic mechanisms of adaptation in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana. These positions are associated with a five-year multi-investigator project funded by NSF and the Swedish Research Council to identify the traits, genes, and causal networks involved in adaptation to natural environments. Team members include Doug Schemske (Michigan State University; evolutionary ecology, adaptation), Mike Thomashow (Michigan State University; gene regulatory networks, molecular genetic analysis of cold acclimation, freezing tolerance), John McKay (Colorado State University; adaptation, drought tolerance, population genetics), Barbara Demmig-Adams and William Adams (University of Colorado; ecophysiology of photosynthesis and photoprotection; leaf anatomy/ultrastructure) and Jon Agren (Uppsala University; adaptation, plant evolutionary ecology). Our research addresses the following questions: How do Arabidopsis thaliana from contrasting natural environments differ functionally and structurally? What are the Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) and genes underlying key traits involved in adaptation? How does the substitution of adaptive QTL influence the phenotype, gene expression/regulation and plant fitness? Are there adaptive tradeoffs between traits and/or pleiotropy between adaptive QTL?
Preference will be given to candidates with a strong background in evolution and/or physiology, and training in one or more of the following areas: molecular biology, molecular genetics, genomics, evolutionary ecology, and ecophysiology. Activities of the different labs will include studies of functional and structural aspects of plant growth and photosynthesis under different environmental conditions, freezing and drought tolerance, QTL mapping, gene expression studies, construction of Near Isogenic Lines, gene discovery, functional genetic screens, and fieldwork at our European experimental gardens. In addition, each position requires data analysis, the preparation of manuscripts for publication and participation in workshops on career development. The details of each position vary depending on the lab and there will be considerable opportunity for individuals to develop new research directions.
Applicants should send a Curriculum Vitae, a letter stating specific research interests, a summary of research accomplishments and future research objectives, and the names and contact information for three professional references as a single pdf file to John McKay (jkmckay@colostate.edu). Include in the email subject line "plant adaptation postdoc". Candidates who wish to be considered for the position with Jon Agren at Uppsala University should also send these materials to jon.agren@ebc.uu.se. The applications will be reviewed by the research team. A Ph.D. is required. Review of applications will begin January 10 and continue until suitable candidates are identified. The start date is negotiable. The participating universities are Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employers. [Posted 6 December 2010]
Three-year Graduate Fellowship in Tropical Plant Biology at the University of Miami
The Lisa D. Anness Fellow at the University of Miami receives three years of fellowship (competitive stipend plus tuition waiver) and two years of TA or RA funding, as needed. The holder will be in the University of Miami Ph.D. program in Biology, co-mentored by researchers at UM and the Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden. Potential research areas include tropical plant systematics, ecology, eco-physiology, evolution, and conservation. Applications to the UM graduate program are due December 1 for admission in Fall, 2011. Applicants should contact potential mentors in the UM Biology Department and the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. For more information on applying, see our webpages at: http://www.bio.miami.edu and http://www.fairchildgarden.org. Information on the application can be found at http://www.bio.miami.edu/grad.html. [Posted 5 November 2010]
Postdoc: Evolutionary developmental genetics of inflorescence architecture in Dogwoods
We are looking for a scientist who is interested in evolutionary developmental genetics of plant morphology. The position is available at the North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA and funded by the National Science Foundation for 2-4 years. It is open until it is filled.
A PhD in plant genetics, evolutionary development or molecular systematics is required, ideally with experience in working with flowering plants in the interface of the three areas. Experimental skills in plant genetic transformation, RNA in-situ hybridization, RT-PCR or qRT-PCR, and phylogenetics are desired. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and the interest in joining a multidisciplinary team are expected. The postdoc will be working with a team of three faculty members in the Department of Plant Biology and Department of Genetics at NCSU.
The salary is $32,000-35,000 depending on experiences. Women and applicants in minority categories are encouraged to apply. Please send application by e-mail attachment to jenny_xiang@ncsu.edu including a letter outlining your suitability for the position, a detailed CV, and contact details of 3 referees. [Posted 21 September 2010]
Ph.D. Student: Evolutionary developmental genetics of inflorescence architecture in Dogwoods – North Carolina State University
We are looking for a Ph.D. student to participate in a NSF-funded project investigating the genetic bases of inflorescence evolution in the dogwood family. The student will be working with a multidisciplinary team of three faculty members in the Department of Plant Biology and Department of Genetics at NCSU.
Background and training in plant genetics, evolutionary development or molecular systematics is required. A MS degree and experiences in working with flowering plants in the interface of the three areas are preferred. Experimental skills in plant genetic transformation, RNA in-situ hybridization, RT-PCR or qRT-PCR, and phylogenetics are desired. English skills in writing, speaking, and reading are expected.
The student will be supported by a combination of research funding and teaching assistantship. Women and other minority categories are encouraged to apply. Please send application by e-mail attachment to jenny_xiang@ncsu.edu including a letter outlining your suitability for the position, a detailed CV, and contact details of 3 referees. The position is available in the Spring 2011. [Posted 21 September 2010]