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University of California, Berkeley

Postdoctoral Scholar - Phytoremediation

POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR POSITION AVAILABLE IN PHYTOREMEDIATION - PLANT AND MICROBIAL BIOLOGY- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY

The Department of Plant and Microbial Biology at the University of California, Berkeley, has an immediate opening for one (or possibly two) Postdoctoral Scholars in Norman Terry's Phytoremediation Laboratory. The researcher will join a multidisciplinary team that is working on developing effective phytoremediation / bioremediation technologies for the cleanup of sites contaminated with a variety of pollutants that include petroleum hydrocarbons, PAHs, heavy metals and/or metalloids, such as selenium. The appointee will participate in the design and implementation of plant and microbial research projects at the laboratory, greenhouse and field levels with a view to developing innovative clean up technologies for specific on-site pilot projects.

Basic Qualifications

Candidates must have completed all degree requirements except the dissertation or be enrolled in an accredited PhD or equivalent degree program in a field such as plant ecology, physiology/biochemistry, molecular biology, or soil microbiology at the time of application.

Additional Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent degree in a field such as plant ecology, physiology/biochemistry, molecular biology, or soil microbiology by appointment start date.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with research experience in microbiology or plant ecology by appointment start date.

Appointment

The targeted start date for this position is September 1, 2016. The initial appointment is for one year, with renewal based on performance and funding availability. This is a full time appointment.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range is $43,692 - $51,120/annually, depending on prior postdoctoral experience and qualifications. Generous benefits are included (http://vspa.berkeley.edu/postdocs).

To Apply

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Interested individuals should submit a 1-2 page cover letter describing research experience, along with a current CV and the names and contact information of three referees. Letters of reference may be requested of finalists. It is optional to include a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.

This position will remain open until filled.

Questions regarding this recruitment can be directed to mailto:rmarchione@berkeley.edu

All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer

potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e. dossier service or career center) to the UC Berkeley Statement of Confidentiality (http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html) prior to submitting their letters.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

The Department is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their research or teaching.

UC Berkeley has an excellent benefits package as well as a number of policies and programs in place to support employees as they balance work and family.

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