Applications are invited for a postdoctoral scholar in the area of plant ecophysiology in Jennifer Funk’s lab at Chapman University in southern California. This is a full-time one year position with the possibility of an additional year subject to performance review. The project will examine the influence of nitrogen fixation strategy on rates of photosynthesis, respiration, and plant growth in a taxonomically and functionally diverse group of legumes. Results will be analyzed in the context of current plant economic models to develop a theoretical framework that explains legume growth strategies. Chapman has outstanding undergraduate students and opportunities exist for teaching and mentoring experience.
Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Ecology or Plant Biology and be proficient with leaf-level gas exchange measurements (LI-6400). Experience managing a large greenhouse or field experiment is required. Preferred candidates will also have experience measuring and analyzing plant functional traits, including root traits, and familiarity with multivariate statistics. The ideal candidate will have good writing and organizational skills, and an ability to work well with undergraduate students. Please email a letter of interest, resume, and email addresses of three references to: Dr. Jennifer Funk, jlf...@chapman.edu by 07/28/2017. Ideally, the position will start in October 2017. For more information on the lab: http://www1.chapman.edu/~jlfunk/.
