rom:    john_b_french@USGS.GOV
Subject: post doctoral position

Post-Doctoral RESEARCH  POSITION


There is opportunity for post-doctoral research at the Patuxent Wildlife
Research Center on a project investigating the effects of methyl mercury on
American kestrels.  Kestrels were chosen as we know comparatively little
about the toxicity of mercury in upland birds.  The few data on raptors
indicate somewhat less sensitivity than in waterfowl, when adult mortality
is the endpoint, although thresholds for reproductive effects have yet to
be established. One objective of the study is to determine the sensitivity
of reproduction in American kestrels to dietary methyl mercury. In
addition, we will develop information on the toxicokinetics (ADME) of
methyl mercury in kestrels tissues.  There is ample opportunity, and the
expectation, that a post-doc will enhance the overall project with other
avenues of investigation.

Funding is currently in place for one year, and we expect the project to
continue for at least another year.  Work would begin by 1 Jan 2001, or
sooner if possible.  The Patuxent Wildlife Research Center is a federal
research lab (of the U.S. Geological Service, Department of the Interior)
located in Maryland about 12 miles N of Washington, D.C., on a 12,000 acre
research wildlife refuge.

Please send (electronically if possible), a resume and letter indicating
your interests and qualifications to :

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   John B. French, Jr., Ph.D.
tel:  (301) 497-5702
    USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center                    fax: (301)
497-5744
    11501 American Holly Drive
     Laurel, MD     20708-4017
email: john_b_french@usgs.gov
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