Post-doc position
A highly motivated post-doctoral fellow is needed for a project entitled: The effects of secondary metabolites in nectar on pollinators of crops. This research will take place at the Department of Fruit Tree Sciences, Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Center, Israel and the University of Haifa at Oranim, Israel. The candidate should have a strong background in behavioral ecology ideally using bees and birds (like hummingbirds and sunbirds) as model systems and experience in chemical ecology is desirable but not a must. The project involves basic and applied aspects. The preferred candidate will be a post doc who is capable of developing an innovating research line within the scope of the proposed research. The selected candidate should be or become a leader in her/his field, and have excellent communication and writing skills. If you are interested and want to hear more details please contact: Dr Shai Markman [email protected] Interested candidates should attach a CV and names and e-mails of three referees. This work is a collaborative study involving Dr. Nir Carmi, Plant Sciences Institute, Department of Fruit Tree Sciences, Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Center, Israel and Dr Shai Markman, Department of Biology & the Environment, University of Haifa at Oranim, Israel.
