Post Doc

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Department of Forest Mycology and Pathology, Uppsala Post Doc in quantitative fungal genetics SLU develops the understanding and sustainable use of biological natural resources.This is achieved through research, teaching, environmental monitoring and assessment and information extension.SLU has 3 000 employees, 4 200 undergraduate and postgraduate students.Main campuses are located at Alnarp, Skara, Uppsala and Umeå.www.slu.se Research environment: The position is placed at the department of Forest Mycology and Pathology SLU The department undertakes fundamental and applied research focused on interactions involving plants, pathogenic, symbiotic and saprotrophic fungi and other microorganisms and their roles in forest and agricultural systems.Important research areas include the molecular regulation, molecular ecology and population biology of pathogenic, symbiotic and saprotrophic microorganisms, as well as modeling and practical management of plant diseases.Job description: The post doc position is on analyzing quantitative traits in basidiomycete fungi.The work will involve mapping quantitative trait loci (QTL) for economically and ecologically important traits.Genomic data will be used to characterize the functions of identified candidate genes. Eligibility: Applicants should have a PhD degree and a background in fungal genetics or genomics to be a successful candidate.Experience of QTL analysis is a merit.The position is full time for two years and available immediately, preferably starting no later than September 1, 2009 The university applies individual salary negotiations.SLU is an equal opportunity employer. The application should be written in English.Your application should contain CV, including a publication list, PhD diploma and copies of no more than five publications.Short description of previous research and other activities of relevance for the position.Names and addresses of at least two persons able to provide references for the candidate should also be provided.The application should be written in English Please submit your application to the Registrar of SLU, P.O.