POST DOCTORATE FELLOW IN ECOLOGICAL GENOMICS at K-State University
A POST DOCTORATE FELLOW OPPORTUNITY is available through the Ecological
Genomics Visiting Scholar Program at Kansas State University (KSU).
Proposals utilizing genetic and/or genomic approaches to examine
ecologically relevant traits or interactions will receive highest priority.
For additional information, please visit our website:
http://www.k-state.edu/ecogen/Recruit-Postdoc-EcogenVS.htm.
Our multi-disciplinary Institute seeks to understand responses of organisms
to their natural environment by combining functional genomic and ecological
approaches. The post doctorate fellow will have access to excellent
university resources including the Konza Prairie LTER site
(http://climate.konza.ksu.edu/), Division of Biology infrastructure, and
gene analysis facilities such as the KSU Gene Expression Facility
(http://www.k-state.edu/gene-exp/).
Applicants should contact faculty in a potential host laboratory
(http://www.k-state.edu/ecogen/resgroup.html) to explore space availability
and overlap in research interests. Candidates must have a Ph.D., excellent
oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work well in a
collaborative research atmosphere. This full-time, 12-month, term position
provides a competitive salary and benefits and may be renewed for a second
one-year term depending on performance and availability of funds.
Full applications must include:
1. A cover letter detailing your qualifications and proposed start
date.
2. A research proposal (three page maximum, not including references).
3. C.V./Professional resume.
4. Letter of support from the host PI at KSU.
5. Two letters of recommendation.
Complete applications can be e-mailed to Doris Merrill, [EMAIL PROTECTED] or
mailed to:
Ecological Genomics
Kansas State University
Division of Biology, Ackert Hall
Manhattan KS 66506-4901
Review of applications will begin February 1, 2007. This position is
sponsored by a Kansas State University Targeted Excellence Award in
Ecological Genomics.
KSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and actively seeks diversity among its
employees.
Ecological Genomics Institute
Kansas State University, Division of Biology
116 Ackert Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506-4901
(785) 532-3482, www.ksu.edu/ecogen
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Plan now to attend the 5th Annual Symposium
Genes in Ecology, Ecology in Genes
November 9-11, 2007, in Kansas City
Visit http://www.k-state.edu/ecogen/symp2007.html for more details.
