Postdoctoral position

[Lynn Bohs]

A postdoctoral position is available on an NSF-funded project to investigate
systematic relationships in the spiny Solanum clade (Solanaceae).  This
group, largely equivalent to Solanum subgenus Leptostemonum, includes about
450 species and is the largest subgenus in Solanum.  Responsibilities
include generation of molecular data for phylogeny reconstruction (mainly
sequences of chloroplast and nuclear genes); maintenance and analysis of
living greenhouse collections of Solanaceae; data analysis, presentation,
and publication; training and supervision of undergraduate lab assistants;
and oversight of routine lab activities.  Candidates should have a Ph.D. and
experience in molecular systematics of plants; experience with Solanaceae is
preferred but not required.  This position is available for one year
beginning in Aug.-Sept. 2003 and renewable for up to three years.  Review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate
is chosen.  Applicants should submit a statement of interest and description
of past experience, a curriculum vitae, and contact information (names,
email addresses, and phone numbers) of three references to:

Lynn Bohs
Department of Biology
257 South 1400 East
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
E-mail: bohs at biology.utah.edu
Phone: (801) 583-3064

Information about the department is available at www.biology.utah.edu   The
University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity Employer.