The applicant will have teaching duties at the graduate and undergraduate levels. A postdoctoral position, fully funded by a grant to Dr. Francs Wilkerson, is available to develop and apply nitrogen and carbon assimilation gene probes, specific for diatoms and cyanobacteria, to coastal natural assemblages. The successful candidate will conduct independent research, interact with undergraduate and Master's level graduate students, prepare research manuscripts, and make oral presentations. Expertise in modern molecular techniques and plankton ecology preferred. Ph.D. in molecular biology, biological oceanography or related field required.
Appointment is up to three years, renewable annually.
3152 Paradise Dr., Tiburon, CA 94920. Applicants with research interests in molecular systematics and biodiversity of phytoplankton will receive preference, but all applicants applying molecular research to algae will be considered. The successful applicant will be expected to establish a strong externally funded research program and contribute to graduate student education and supervision. Undergraduate contributions towards team-teaching of our first year Biology for majors and upper level Phycology courses are also expected. Candidates should have a PhD and a strong commitment to research and teaching.