Plant molecular systematics job in New Zealand

[Rob Smissen]

PLANT MOLECULAR SYSTEMATIST

Te Papa is seeking a plant molecular systematist to undertake research on New Zealand and Australian species of the flowering plant genus Chionohebe.  The successful applicant will be expected to conduct molecular biological investigations, specifically DNA sequencing and AFLP, on existing collections of this genus.  The aim is to determine the phylogenetic and biogeographic relationships of the different species, and provide a basis for future taxonomic revision.

The position will be based at Te Papa in Wellington, but will use facilities at Victoria University to conduct the research.  The work is funded by the Foundation for Research Science and Technology as part of the OBI Defining New Zealand's Land Biota being conducted in partnership by Landcare Research and Te Papa.  

The position is for a one-year fixed term agreement.

Visit http://www.tepapa.govt.nz/TePapa/English/AboutTePapa/CareersAtTePapa/ 
to view a job description and to apply online for this position.

Applications close 3 June 2005.


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