[Taxacom] Postdoc position at University of Michigan - Croton systematics

[Paul Berry]

Kindly bring to the attention of potential candidates:

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW in the EEB Department and Herbarium, University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor



A two-year NSF-funded postdoctoral fellowship is available to begin in
September 2015 in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and
the Herbarium at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. We are seeking a
motivated individual to assist in all aspects of a project that is focusing
on the phylogenetics and biogeography of the nearly 500 Old World species
of *Croton* (Euphorbiaceae). The genus is particularly rich in Madagascar
but also present throughout Africa, southeast Asia, and Australia. We seek
to integrate these data into our prior studies on the nearly 800 New World
species of *Croton* and provide a worldwide synopsis and evolutionary
perspective of this giant genus.



  *   Fellowship Term and Salary.— The initial fellowship period is for one
year, renewable for a second year upon mutual agreement. Proposed starting
date is September 1, 2015. Beginning salary is $39,000 per annum, including
an excellent benefit package and eligibility for a second year salary
increase.



  *   Eligibility and Qualifications.— The candidate must possess a
doctoral degree in plant systematics or a closely related field. We are
seeking a person with expertise in molecular phylogenetics and
bioinformatic analyses who is also interested in conducting field work and
studies of herbarium material, with effective dissemination of the results.
There will be opportunity for student mentoring, particularly through the
project’s partner institution at the University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez.



  *   Applications.— A review of applications will begin immediately until
the position is filled. The planned start date planned for this position is
September 1, 2015. Applications should be sent to Paul Berry (
peberry at umich.edu) and should contain a CV, a brief cover letter with a
statement of research interests, and names and contact information for at
least two references familiar with the candidate’s background. Further
questions can be directed to either of the principal investigators, Paul
Berry or Benjamin van Ee (bvanee at uwalumni.com).


Thanks - Paul

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Paul E. Berry
Director, University of Michigan Herbarium
3600 Varsity Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108-2228

Professor, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
2035 Kraus Nat. Sci. Bldg, 830 N University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

734-647-3689 (office)     734-998-0038 (fax)      peberry at umich.edu
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