TAXACOM Digest - 23 Jul 2005 to 24 Jul 2005 (#2005-170)

[Little, Damon]

Date:    Sun, 24 Jul 2005 14:39:27 -0500
From:    Michael W Palmer <carex at OKSTATE.EDU>
Subject: Postdoc position: Plant Virus Biodiversity and Ecology.

Dear Colleagues,

The Plant Virus Biodiversity and Ecology (PVBE) group is re-opening a=20
position for a post-doctoral scientist to be hosted at Oklahoma State=20
University, and to be filled as soon as possible.=20

We are looking for an open-minded scientist with experience in ecology=20
and/or evolutionary biology and/or systematics, and who is able to think=20
creatively.   Experience with molecular techniques is desirable but not=20
required; however the willingness to learn such techniques is required.  Th=
e bulk of the lab work will be done by others on the team.=20
We are especially be interested in candidates with strong teamwork skills=20
who are also able to work independently.

The results of research in this emerging field have a great potential to=20
transform our understanding of plant evolution and plant ecology ? thus,=20
the implications of the project are immense.   See http://opbs.okstate.edu/virevol/homepvbe.html for a description of the project (including a list of=
 potential research=20
questions the applicant can tackle) and http://opbs.okstate.edu/virevol/JobPVBE.html for a job description. We are happy to consider international as =
well as=20
domestic applicants.

To apply, please send a letter of interest (including why you consider=20
your interests to be relevant to PVBE's goals), a curriculum vitae, and con=
tact information for at least three referees, preferably by=20
email, to me at carex at okstate.edu.

Sincerely,

Michael W. Palmer
Botany Dept. OSU
104 LSE   Stillwater OK 74078 USA
405-744-7717  fax:405-744-7074
 http://ecology.okstate.edu/
 http://www.okstate.edu/artsci/botany/
carex at okstate.edu