Postdoctoral Fellowship:
Alternative Nutritional Strategies in Antarctic Protists
A
2-year postdoctoral position is available starting February 1, 2010 as
part of a project investigating Antarctic protists that have the
ability to use both photosynthetic and heterotrophic nutrition
(mixotrophs). The project will examine factors that affect mixotrophy
and kleptoplasty with a goal of addressing gaps in our knowledge of
carbon and energy flow in the Southern Ocean. The postdoctoral
researcher will join a team lead by Robert Sanders (Temple University)
and Rebecca Gast (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution), and will work
with cultures in laboratory experiments and participate in a planned
oceanographic cruise in the Southern Ocean. Basic qualifications are a
PhD in ecology, oceanography, or related field. Experience in protozoan
and/or phytoplankton biology, including culturing, is expected.
Previous training in molecular techniques is preferred, but not
required. The position will be based at Temple University in
Philadelphia PA, but the postdoc will also work closely with the Gast
laboratory at WHOI. To apply please send an application letter,
curriculum vitae and names of at least two professional references to
Bob Sanders. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue
until the position is filled.
Contact:
Robert
W. Sanders
Department
of Biology
1900
N. 12th Street
Phildelphia
PA 19122
Ph.
215-204-2056
Fx.
215-204-6646
http://astro.temple.edu/~sanders1/
Email:
robert.sanders@temple.edu