Institute for Computational Earth System
Science
Post-Doctoral Scholar
Area of Specialization: Environmental Microbiology
A position at the Postdoctoral level is available in the areas of molecular biological analysis of microbiological water quality related to quantifying and tracing fecal pollution in coastal environments including water sheds. The position is full time with the title of Assistant Specialist III ($44, 400 per year plus benefits). The initial appointment is for 1 year; continuation beyond 1 year will be based on performance and funding availability. Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. in environmental microbiology, microbial ecology, environmental engineering or related fields, have demonstrated experience in field and laboratory methods including recruiting and plying DNA-based approaches for community and population-level microbiological assessments, and a record of communicating research results including peer-reviewed publishing. The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity of the academic community through research. Apply by October 1, 2009 for primary consideration; however, the position will remain open until filled. Please send a cover letter specifying the position of interest and qualifying research experience, a current resume and names of three references to: Professor P.A. Holden, email: holden@bren.ucsb.edu.
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