Post-doctoral Research Associate position is available in Rhizosphere Microbial Ecology/Microbiomics at Virginia Polytechnic and State University. The post-doc will study the microbial community associated with the plant root-zone using genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic tools. PhDs with expertise in microbial molecular methods (e.g. PCR, stable isotope probing, pyrosequencing, cloning, metagenomics) and analysis are strongly encouraged to apply. Possibilities exist for training at Virginia Tech and other locations.
Salaries and research support are competitive. The 1-year project will come with up to two years of additional support upon satisfactory completion of 1 year of research. Salary will range from $36,000 to $46,000/year (plus benefits) depending upon the experience and qualifications of the researcher. Applications received by May 1, 2012 will be guaranteed full consideration, with a starting date in Summer or Spring 2012. The position is open to candidates with a background in plant molecular sciences, microbiology, ecology, agronomy, soil science, horticulture or experience in a related field. Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, VA (non-student population 50,000), a beautiful and growing progressive city nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains. Send a copy of C.V. and a one-page summary of interests to Dr. Mark Williams (markw...@vt.edu). C.V. should include contact information for 3 research related references.
