Posted on behalf of Simon Landhausser, Department of Renewable Resources, University of Alberta
I am seeking a self-motivated and creative postdoctoral fellow to conduct research on the role of non-structural carbohydrate reserves in trees and forest ecosystem function in response to abiotic and biotic stresses. Specifically the research focusses on the effects of light and water limitation on tissue carbon reserve accumulation in seedlings and trees, and related interspecific physiological and morphological adaptations. Some of the work will have direct linkages to applied ecological research in the area of restoration ecology undertaken in my research group. This PDF position falls under my forest ecology and restoration research program in the Department of Renewable Resources, at the University of Alberta (http://www.ales.ualberta.ca/rr/). Depending on the interest and quality of the applicant, the project offers considerable flexibility in designing research in areas of personal interest within the overall framework of the research direction. A Ph.D. in plant ecology or ecophysiology is required. Candidates should have a strong interest in understanding the linkages between trees and other ecosystem functions. Experience with any of the following research areas will be an asset, but is not required: stress physiology, forest and seedling ecology, silviculture, and soil- plant interactions. Proficiency in spoken and written English and computational and analytical skills are essential. Creativity in developing and guiding research directions and the ability and/or evidence to publish research findings are important assets. Selection of a candidate will be based on academic achievements, reference letters and previous research experience. A fellowship of CA$ 40 to 48,000 per year for a duration of two years is available depending on qualifications and conditional on satisfactory performance evaluations. Laboratory and field assistance will be available. The successful candidate will start in the spring of 2013. Interested candidates should e-mail their transcript, a detailed curriculum vitae, a cover letter that summarizes their qualifications and includes the year of their graduation or anticipated graduation, recent TOEFL scores (if appropriate), and the names and contact information of three references to Dr. Simon Landhäusser, Department of Renewable Resources, 4-42 Earth Science Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E3, CANADA. Phone: (780)-492-6381; Fax: (780)-492-1767. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Email: simon.landhaus...@ualberta.ca.
