A Post-Doctoral Scholar position is available at Northern Arizona University (NAU), duty station USDA Forest Service's Dorena Genetic Resource Center (DGRC), Cottage Grove, OR, in support of NSF-funded disease resistance and ecological genetics research to explore population variation in adaptive traits, particularly resistance to white pine blister rust, of southwestern white pine. The successful applicant will collect and analyze data, primarily related to disease resistance, coordinate with other team members located around the US and Mexico, publish results (including as lead author), and travel occasionally in support of the research. Opportunities for mentoring and outreach will be provided. Position is available for up to 2 yrs, 5 mos. years with satisfactory performance. The position will be supervised by Dr. Richard Sniezko, (DGRC Center Geneticist) and Dr. Kristen Waring (NAU). Minimum qualitifications: PhD in pathology, statistics, ecology, botany, forestry, biology, genetics or a related field conferred by start date. Preferred qualifications: Demonstrated knowledge of statistical analysis and the associated software (including R) for nonlinear mixed-effects models and multivariate analysis; Demonstrated skills in communicating science through publications and public speaking; and Demonstrated knowledge of genetics, including analysis of genetics data. To apply, go to https://nau.edu/Human-Resources/Careers/ and search for staff position 603113. Application deadline April 27, 2017.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Kristen M. Waring, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Silviculture School of Forestry Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ (928) 523-4920 office http://www.nau.edu/silviculture
