A post-doctoral position is immediately available at The University of
Southern Mississippi's Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, located in Ocean
Springs MS, in the Center for Plant Restoration and Coastal Plant
Research (CPR), headed by Dr Patrick Biber
(http://www.usm.edu/gcrl/cv/biber.patrick/cv.biber.patrick.full.php).
Our research group is interested in developing protocols to propagate
/Vallisneria/ and /Ruppia/ in a nursery setting, for future restoration
projects in the Northern Gulf of Mexico related to the 2010 oil spill.
Existing facilities include 4 incubation chambers, a laminar-flow hood,
a large dedicated wet-lab with aquaria and high-output growlights, as
well as extensive outdoor mesocosms for large scale growout.
Candidates require a PhD with a strong background in plant ecology or
reproductive biology in aquatic systems, and proven experience in one or
more of the following fields: plant propagation, SAV restoration,
micropropagation, or plant biology. He/she will be responsible for
leading a team of scientists and technicians in all aspects of the
state-funded project including: the experimental data collections, the
analysis and synthesis of this data with other ongoing projects, and the
publication of findings in leading research journals.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please upload your
application to https://jobs.usm.edu. Documents must include your CV, a
cover letter outlining your research experience and interests, and
contact information for 3 references. Please also forward a copy of your
completed application by e-mail to _patrick.bi...@usm.edu
<mailto:patrick.bi...@usm.edu>_
Closing date is May30, 2012or when the position is filled.
Patrick D. Biber, PhD, BSc (Hons)
Associate Professor
Department of Coastal Sciences
(228) 872-4200
patrick.bi...@usm.edu <mailto:patrick.bi...@usm.edu>