POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Post-Doctoral Scientist, Control of Invasive Aquatic Plants
A Post-doctoral Scientist position is available in The Department of Soil
and Water at the
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station in New Haven, Connecticut. The
position is being funded through a USDA/ARS program on
monitoring/controlling invasive aquatic weeds in Connecticut lakes. The
candidate will design and conduct research to expand upon existing
efforts at CAES on the biological control of invasive aquatic plants.
Experiments will be
conducted on both the greenhouse and field scale. Current research areas
include the interaction between invertebrates and milfoil species under
microcosm and field conditions, integrated biological and chemical control
of invasive plants, and population level phylogenetic analysis of the
milfoil weevil (Euhrychiopsis lecontei). The candidate is expected to
acquire a CT boating license. Familiarity with aquatic plants is desirable.
The duration of the position is 2 years. The starting salary is $40,224/yr
with medical and dental benefits. Interested candidates should submit the
following: resume, cover letter summarizing qualifications, undergraduate
and graduate transcripts, and the names, address, telephone number, and
email addresses of at least 2 references.
Applications will be accepted until June 20, 2009.
Jason C. White, Ph.D.
Department of Soil and Water
The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
123 Huntington Street
New Haven, CT 06504
tel. 203-974-8523
fax. 203-974-8502
jason.white@po.state.ct.us
The CAES is an equal-opportunity employer.
