[Taxacom] post-doc in Solanum systematics

[Lynn Bohs]

Dear Taxacom,
	A post-doc position in Solanum systematics is currently 
available at the University of Utah.  Please refer to the ad below 
for details.

Postdoctoral Position in Solanum Systematics.  A postdoctoral 
position at the University of Utah is available on an internationally 
collaborative project to produce a global monograph of the genus 
Solanum (Solanaceae).  The project is one of several Planetary 
Biodiversity Inventory programs funded by the National Science 
Foundation. 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 available over the 
Internet at our project website, the Solanaceae Source 
(http://www.nhm.ac.uk/solanaceaesource/). Responsibilities include 
monographic taxonomy of selected species groups of solanums; 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; experience 
with Solanaceae is preferred but not required, as is experience with 
field work, molecular systematics and a variety of methods of data 
analysis.  The position is available for one year beginning 
immediately 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 at biology.utah.edu
Phone:  (801) 585-0380

Information on the Biology Department at the University of Utah is 
available at www.biology.utah.edu  The University of Utah is an Equal 
Opportunity Employer.

-- 
Lynn Bohs
Department of Biology
257 South 1400 East
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT  84112
(801) 585-0380