Post Doctoral Researcher, Department of Land Resources and Environmental
Sciences (LRES, http://landresources.montana.edu/) and Department of
Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology (PSPP,
http://plantsciences.montana.edu/), Montana State University-Bozeman,
Montana
Starting Date: Negotiable, preferred start date is 9/1/15.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Group medical,
dental and optical insurance plan; TIAA/CREF, vacation and sick leave.
Duties & Responsibilities: We seek a highly motivated candidate to help
coordinate research assessing 1) the re-integration of crop and
livestock production in organic cropping systems, and 2) the role of
mite-transmitted wheat viruses in mediating crop-weed competitive
interactions. The successful candidate will be part of two
multidisciplinary regional projects aimed at increasing our
understanding of the ecological underpinnings of sustainable cropping
systems in the Northern Great Plains.
The successful candidate will initiate and supervise field, greenhouse,
and laboratory experiments. Greenhouse and laboratory activities will
include mechanical transmission of viruses, mite transmission of
viruses, ELISA, PCR, and associated tasks. Field duties include plot
establishment and maintenance, and measurement of pathogen and plant
variables. Further duties include assisting in the supervision of
graduate and undergraduate students, development of appropriate
experiments, collection and analysis of data, interpretation of results,
formulation of conclusions, and documentation in a final written form.
Required Qualifications:
1. PhD in ecology, agroecology, weed science, plant pathology,
entomology or a related field.
2. Strong statistical foundation
3. Excellent writing skills.
Preferred Qualifications may include any of the following:
1. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
2. Interest and knowledge in agroecology and sustainable food production
systems.
Special Requirements:
Must be able to successfully pass the background check process.
A valid driver’s license.
The successful candidate will have excellent verbal communication
skills, have the ability to multi-task, and will give careful attention
to detail.
Application procedure: Applications should be done on-line at
https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/2852. To apply, please upload a
letter of interest describing the candidate’s fulfillment of required
and preferred qualifications, a CV or resume, and university
transcripts. The names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of
three references must be included as part of the applicant’s profile.
Questions regarding this position may be directed to:
Dr. Fabián Menalled
Land Resources and Env. Sciences
(406) 994-4783
[email protected]
or
Dr. Mary Burrows
Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology
(406) 994-7612
[email protected]
Screening will continue until a suitable pool is established.
ADA/EO/AA/Veteran’s Preference: In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s
Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to
veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.
MSU makes accommodations for any known disability that may interfere
with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an
employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. To claim veteran’s
preference or request accommodation, contact Human Resources/Affirmative
Action, Montana Hall, MSU, Bozeman, MT 59717-2430; 406-994-2042 (TTD:
406-994-4191).
