The Department of Plant and Microbial Biology at
the University of California, Berkeley has an
immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Scholar
Employee in Norman Terry's laboratory. We are
seeking a wetland ecologist to help set up a
wetland treatment system for removing toxic trace
elements from river water
(http://plantbio.berkeley.edu/~terry). The
Scholar will be expected to carry out initial
studies using mesocosms in the
laboratory/greenhouse and use this information to
develop and conduct later studies in pilot
wetlands. The candidate will be expected to
travel and interact with cooperators in order to
develop the most efficient wetland treatment
system. Experience in wetland design and implementation is highly desirable.
Position Qualifications: PhD in Wetland Ecology
or related field with strong organizational,
written and oral communication, and computer
skills. Applicants must have received their PhD
within the last five years. Experience with
working in teams, as well as an ability to work independently, is essential.
Starting salary is $37,908, plus benefits. This
position is appointed on yearly basis, with the
possibility of renewal depending on performance and the availability of funds.
Applicants should submit a CV and a summary of
research experience via email to Prof. Norman
Terry at [email protected] or by mail to:
Prof. Norman Terry
Department of Plant and Microbial Biology
111 Koshland Hall
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720-3102
The application deadline is November 15, 2009 or
until a suitable applicant is identified.
Three (3) confidential letters of reference
should be sent under separate cover.
Please refer referees to the University's
statement on confidentiality, found at:
http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html.
Minorities
and women encouraged to apply. University of California is an EOE/AAE
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Amanda Stiles, Ph.D.
Laboratory Manager
Dr. Norman Terry's Phytoremediation Laboratory
Dept. Plant and Microbial Biology University of California
111 Koshland Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720-3102
