Post-Doctoral Scholar, University of Nevada, Reno Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences
Department Web Address: http:/www.ag.unr.edu/nres/ Job Description: The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science at the University of Nevada, Reno seeks to hire a post-doctoral scholar to participate in a project on the effects altered lignin biosynthesis on plant growth and soil carbon formation. This is a two-year project to investigate the growth, biomass partitioning and soil carbon formation in control aspen and four lines of transgenic aspen seedlings varying syringyl:guaiacyl (S/G) lignin ratio, which has negative effects on plant growth and biomass partitioning and which can further lead to reductions in soil C formation. The successful candidate will, with guidance from the Principle Investigator, implement this study in a greenhouse setting at UNR, make the appropriate measurements, and publish the results in the open literature. Job Open Date: 10-01-2007 Job Close Date: 10-31-2007 Required Qualifications: PhD. in plant physiology or closely related field. Preferred Qualificiations: Experience in culturing plants in greenhouse settings and knowledge of soils. Contact information for this position: Heidi McConnell, 775-784-4020 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Instructions to Applicants: Apply online at https://www.unrsearch.com, search for Post-Doctoral Scholar. Interested applicants will be prompted to attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter and contact information for three references. You may also attach unofficial transcripts to your online application if you are able to scan them into a .pdf format. Additionally, MAIL unofficial transcripts to: Heidi McConnell, Search Coordinator Natural Resources & Environmental Science MS 0186 1000 Valley Road Reno, NV 89502
