Postdoctoral Position

[Khidir W. Hilu]

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN PLANT MOLECULAR SYSTEMATICS


A postdoctoral position is available to work on the systematics of grasses
using DNA sequence information.  The duration of the appointment is 18
months, with possible extension.  The applicant should have experience in
molecular techniques, particularly in DNA sequencing, and be well
acquainted with data analysis.  The selected candidate can start as soon as
possible.  Candidates for later start are also encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants should send to the address below their curriculum
vita, a cover letter explaining their interest and expertise, and names,
addresses and telephone numbers of three references. The deadline for
application is January 5, 1998.  Virginia Tech is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Virginia Tech is the largest university in Virginia, and the Department of
Biology has about 46 faculty and over 85 graduate students, a strong group
in molecular and population biology, and active research programs in
systematic and evolutionary biology.  The Biotechnology Center at Virginia
Tech represents a very strong and interactive interdisciplinary unit and a
facility that serves to strengthen different aspects of molecular biology,
including molecular genetics and evolution.


For sending application material or for further information, please contact:

Khidir W. Hilu
Department of Biology
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061

Phone: 540-231-5407
Fax:   540-231-9307
e-mail:  hilukw at vt.edu







Sincerely yours,

Khidir Hilu

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Department of Biology
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Va 24061
USA

Phone: 540-231-5407
Fax:   540-231-9307