A postdoctoral fellow position in Microbial Ecology is available at the Fort Keogh Livestock & Range Research Laboratory (http://www.ars.usda.gov/Main/docs.htm?docid=3087 <http://www.ars.usda.gov/Main/docs.htm?docid=3087> ) in eastern Montana. The fellow will collaboratively contribute to a team project on recovery of mixed-grass prairie vegetation following fire and contribute to building an understanding of fire effects of fluxes in soil nutrients, microbial populations, and microbial functional genes. Major duties include developing and optimizing real-time quantitative (qPCR) PCR and phospholipid fatty acid (PLFA) profiling techniques. Fellow will also coordinate research with ARS scientists and technicians, perform management duties, analyses, and development manuscripts.
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in microbial ecology or a related field of study that has equipped the applicant with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Extensive research experience in microbial ecology and capacity to develop and optimize techniques in molecular biology (e.g. qPCR) and/or PLFA profiling are important. Excellent written and oral communication skills are also essential in order to communicate effectively with colleagues, the public, other researchers, and prepare research publications. This is a full-time, temporary position not to exceed 2 years with a possible extension up to 2 years. Fellow will most likely be a GS-11: $57,408 per year plus benefits package (& no relocation compensation). Start date is preferably May 2011, but flexible. For a full description of the job advertisement and necessary application materials please visit- http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/jobs/Interdisciplinary-Research-Ecologis t-Research-Molecular-Biologist-2156113.html [this link often gets broken in two for some reason so double check that it makes sense & looks complete] In a nutshell, read full advert to determine if you are eligible/interested and email a cover letter, CV, and reference contacts as a PDF to Kurt Reinhart (kurt.reinh...@ars.usda.gov), with the subject line as "FK Postdoc application <your name>" by February 28, 2011. ___________________________________________ Kurt Reinhart, Ecologist USDA-Agricultural Research Service Fort Keogh Livestock & Range Research Laboratory <http://www.ars.usda.gov/Main/docs.htm?docid=3087> 243 Fort Keogh Rd. Miles City, MT 59301 Ph: (406) 874-8219 Email: kurt.reinh...@ars.usda.gov Personal educational website: http://www.iecology.net/
