Post-Doctoral position

[John Landolt]

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        I have been asked to post the following announcement.  Please
address all inquiries to Dr. Stephenson at the addresses included at the
end of the announcement.
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Postdoctoral Research Associate

     Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position to assist in a
study of the biodiversity and ecology of Neotropical myxomycetes.  This
two-year position, which is being funded by a grant from the National
Science Foundation, will begin on Aug. 15, 1998, at an anticipated starting
salary of $26,000 per year plus benefits.  A Ph.D. in mycology or a related
area of the biological sciences is required.  Applicants with some
expertise in molecular systematics are preferred.  The successful candidate
will be responsible for carrying out field studies in Central and South
America, supervising undergraduate student research projects, and
developing and analyzing computer databases.  To apply, send letter of
application summarizing academic background and research experience,
curriculum vitae, copies of university transcripts, and three letters of
reference to:  Dr. Steven L. Stephenson, Department of Biology, Fairmont
State College, Fairmont, West Virginia 26554, Tel:  (304) 367-4158; Fax:
(304) 367-4304; E-mail: <sls at fscvax.wvnet.edu>.


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