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Postdoctoral Researcher in Marine Microbial Ecology and Genomics
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ
Department of Ocean Sciences
Postdoctoral Researcher in Marine Microbial Ecology and Genomics
The University of California, Santa Cruz, is seeking postdoctoral researchers to work with Dr. Jonathan Zehr, professor of Ocean Sciences. The researcher will work on nitrogen cycling in aquatic systems. Research may involve development and application of molecular and genomic techniques and physiological experimentation to examine the distribution and activity of microorganisms involved in nitrogen transformations (nitrogen fixation and nitrogen assimilation) in open ocean and coastal environments.
RANK: Postdoctoral Researcher
SALARY: $38,952 to $41,496, depending on qualifications and experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: PhD or equivalent in marine sciences or microbial ecology required. Prior experience in molecular techniques, particularly genomic or bioinformatics experience, is preferred.
TERM OF APPOINTMENT: 18 months, full-time, with renewal contingent on positive performance evaluation and availability of funding.
POSITION START DATE: Open until filled
APPLY TO: Candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, and the names and contact information for three references to:
Jonathan P. Zehr
Dept of Ocean Sciences, E&MS A438
UC Santa Cruz
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Phone: 1-831-459-4009
Email: zehrj@ucsc.edu
Please email for more information.
CLOSING DATE: Positions are open until filled. Initial consideration of applications will begin on August 23, 2010.
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