POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY - PLANT GRAFT COMPATIBILITY

The Program in Plant Biology and Conservation and the Center for Network
Dynamics (https://cnd.northwestern.edu/) at Northwestern University
seek an outstanding postdoctoral scholar as part of a newly funded
grant. The interdisciplinary research team (lead by Dr. Nyree Zerega
<https://sites.northwestern.edu/zerega-lab/research/> and Dr. Adilson
Motter <http://dyn.phys.northwestern.edu/>) is developing a large
scale study of plant graft compatibility, and this postdoctoral role
is expected to play a leadership role in experimentation, data analysis
(including evolutionary aspects), and coordinating research activities
associated with this project.

Minimum Qualifications

  *   PhD in plant sciences, ecology and evolution, horticulture,
      molecular biology, biochemistry, or related field
  *   Ability to conduct independent and collaborative research
  *   Record of publishing in peer-reviewed outlets

Principal Accountabilities

  1.  Conduct plant grafting experiments
  2.  Data analysis
  3.  Develop new ideas, research methodologies, and analytic approaches
  4.  Help write and contribute to publications resulting from research
      done in the lab

Preferred Qualifications/Competencies:

  *   Experience in conducting plant grafts (or enthusiasm to learn)
  *   Experience with greenhouse experiments
  *   Experience in molecular, biochemical, and/or histological research
  *   Excellent communication and writing skills

Interested applicants should email their application to n-zerega@northwestern.edu
Review of applications will start immediately and continue until a
candidate has been identified. Priority will be given to applicants able
to begin employment no later than April 1.  You will need to submit:

  1.  A cover letter that makes clear how your interests and experience
      are relevant to this position
  2.  A current CV
  3.  Name and contact information for 2-3 people willing to submit
      recommendation letters on your behalf

Nyree J C Zerega <n-zerega@northwestern.edu>

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