POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Post-Doctoral Scientist, Control of Invasive Aquatic Plants
A Post-doctoral Scientist position is available in The Department of Soil
and Water at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station in New Haven,
Connecticut. The position is being funded through a USDA/ARS program on
monitoring/controlling invasive aquatic weeds in Connecticut lakes. The
candidate will design and conduct research to expand upon existing efforts
at CAES on the biological control of invasive aquatic plants. Experiments
will be conducted on both the greenhouse and field scale. Current research
areas include the interaction between invertebrates and milfoil species
under microcosm and field conditions, integrated biological and chemical
control of invasive plants, and population level phylogenetic analysis of
the milfoil weevil (Euhrychiopsis lecontei). The candidate is expected to
acquire a CT boating license. Familiarity with aquatic plants is desirable.
The duration of the position is 2 years. The starting salary is $40,224/yr
with medical and dental benefits. Interested candidates should submit the
following: resume, cover letter summarizing qualifications, undergraduate
and graduate transcripts, and the names, address, telephone number, and
email addresses of at least 2 references. Applications will be accepted
until July 25, 2009.
Jason C. White, Ph.D.,
Department of Soil and Water, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment
Station, 123 Huntington Street, New Haven, CT 06504
tel. 203-974-8523, fax. 203-974-8502
[email protected]. The CAES is an equal-opportunity employer.
Note: The funding has now been set for this position, start date may be
flexible. There is also a possibility of evening teaching at local
colleges.
Please contact Jason White with questions about the position and applying
for it, but feel free to contact me, Michelle Marko, [email protected] with
any informal questions. (I was their most recent postdoc)
