Post
Doctoral Positions:
Structure of microbial communities.
Opportunities are available for 2 post doctoral researchers to bring
their skills to the exploration of relationships between the structure of
microbial communities and the ecosystem level services they provide. Research
will be focused on the stunning evolutionary diversity and metabolic
versatility of microbial communities in soil, complemented by extensive
datasets that include process level measurements and environmental
characterization of the Kellogg Biological Station Long Term Ecological
research site (http://lter.kbs.msu.edu)
and other sites in the LTER network (http://www.lternet.edu). Experience with modeling, ecological theory
or contemporary microbiological approaches is particularly desirable. Please send a curriculum vitae, brief
statement of research interests and names of three references to: Tom Schmidt, Dept. Microbiology, Michigan
State University, East Lansing, MI 48824 (tschmidt@msu.edu). Salary range $36,000 – $41,000.
Laboratory of Dennis N. Arvidson, Ph.D.
A postdoctoral position is available immediately at Michigan State
University, for one year with the possibility of renewal based on
funding availability and performance. The aim of the project is to
employ bacterial genetics, x-ray crystallography, electron microscopy,
biochemical and biophysical studies to develop and validate models for
the base, shaft and tip of the type II pseudopilus. This collaborative
project involves three laboratories at MSU (Arvidson, Wedemeyer and
Bagdasarian) and offers excellent interdisciplinary research
opportunities. The Arvidson laboratory is located in the new Biophysical
and Medical Sciences building. As LS-CAT members we have regular use of
synchrotron beamlines at the APS.
Experience in molecular biology, excellent written and oral
communication skills and the ability to guide junior group members are
required. Experience in protein purification and/or x-ray
crystallography is also desired, but not required.
Applications should include a full CV, publication list, and at least
two names and contact information for references.