Date:    Tue, 16 Jun 1998 11:15:30 -0600
From:    Andy Parsons 
Subject: RA/postdoc position (nematology) at NREL

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW

POSITION:
Research Associate, Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory. Research projects
are focused on elucidating the function of soil biodiversity, with emphasis
on soil nematodes, in managed and unmanaged ecosystems (for example,
Antarctic dry valleys, grasslands and agricultural systems).

QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D. required in plant nematology, nematode ecology, plant pathology, soil
ecology, microbial ecology, plant pathology, or a related field. Background
in soil ecology and nematology.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
We require a post-doctoral researcher to work on 2 NSF funded research
projects. The first of these is the McMurdo dry valley LTER in Antarctica.
Our research focuses on the distribution, abundance and community structure
of the soil biota in the dry valleys. The second project aims to identify
ecosystem controls on soil biodiversity. This project involves
collaborators from the US and the UK, with field at the Konza LTER site in
Kansas. The successful applicant will be expected to provide scientific
leadership for these projects, in conjunction with the PIs and project
manager.

Responsibilities include the establishment and maintenance of field and
laboratory experiments, in addition to:

Supervision of research associates and student workers
Collecting and processing soil samples to determine biotic, chemical and
physical properties
Nematode and/or soil microbial extraction
Identification and enumeration of free-living and plant parasitic nematodes
Coordinate data entry, assist with data analysis
Participation in preparing research proposals and papers
Statistical analysis
Utilization of computer software for spreadsheet analysis, word processing,
routine statistical analysis, graphics, and communications

It is essential that the candidate possess interpersonal and communication
skills for working with other members of the laboratory in a team effort.
Additional preferred skills include experience in any of the following:

Proven ability to write manuscripts
GIS
Isolation, purification, and maintenance of laboratory microbial cultures.
Biogeochemical soil analysis.
Molecular applications in soil ecology

EXPECTED START DATE: September 1 1998

SALARY RANGE: $28,000 - $30,000

APPLICATIONS:
Application deadline July 24th, 1998. Forward complete curriculum vitae,
description of research interests and goals, and the names, addresses, and
phone numbers of three references to:

Dr. Andrew Parsons
Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1499
FAX: (970) 491-1965


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Andy Parsons, NREL, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1499
                Tel +1 970 491 1098 | Fax +1 970 491 1965
              andy@NREL.ColoState.EDU | aparsons@lternet.edu
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