<div dir="ltr">Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2015 12:37:31 -0400<br>
From: =?windows-1252?Q?Lisa_Tiemann?= <<a href="mailto:ltiemann@MSU.EDU">ltiemann@MSU.EDU</a>><br>
Subject: Postdoc position: soil microbial ecology<br>
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Postdoctoral Research Associate: Soil Microbial Ecology<br>
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A postdoctoral research associate position is available at Michigan State=<br>
<br>
University, in the lab of Dr. Lisa Tiemann. I am seeking a highly motivat=<br>
ed<br>
individual to work on a funded project focused on 1) understanding the<br>
genetic controls on bacterial extracellular polysaccharide production and=<br>
;<br>
2) how extracellular polysaccharides contribute to soil organic matter<br>
formation.=20<br>
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The positions will include the following activities: Molecular work<br>
including DNA and RNA extraction, high-throughput quantitative-PCR, and<br>
sample preparation for amplicon sequencing; isolation and lab incubations=<br>
of<br>
Pseudomonas species; data analysis and manuscript preparation; presentati=<br>
on<br>
of results at national and international scientific meetings. In addition=<br>
,<br>
the research associate will assist with some lab organization and mentori=<br>
ng<br>
of graduate and undergraduate students. The successful candidates must ha=<br>
ve<br>
a Ph.D. with a research focus in soil ecology, microbiology,<br>
biogeochemistry, or a closely related field with preference given to thos=<br>
e<br>
with experience in molecular methods. Strong candidates will also possess=<br>
<br>
the following attributes: A strong publication record from their Ph.D.<br>
(papers published, in press, or submitted); creativity, independence, and=<br>
<br>
the desire to learn new things; excellent communication skills, both writ=<br>
ten<br>
and oral.=20<br>
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This is a 2-year position contingent upon funding and/or performance. A<br>
start date of September 1, 2015 is preferred, but alternative timelines w=<br>
ill<br>
be considered and should be noted in the cover letter. All questions abou=<br>
t<br>
the position and application materials should be submitted to ltiemann@ms=<br>
u.edu.=20<br>
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Applications should include a single pdf containing:<br>
1)=09a brief cover letter (no more than 2-pages) that highlights past res=<br>
earch<br>
accomplishments and describes future research goals;=20<br>
2)=09a curriculum vitae;=20<br>
3)=09names and contact information for three references.<br>
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