Post-Doctoral position in forest pathology

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Department of Forest Mycology and Pathology, Uppsala Post-Doctoral position In forest pathology SLU develops knowledge about natural resources as well as social systems, everything that lives and grows.At SLU we conduct research, teach and inform about the opportunities, and possible risks incurred, when using our forests, landscapes, soils and animals in different ways. SLU offers a broad spectrum of educational programmes and single subject courses. About 3 300 undergraduates and 800 postgraduate students are enrolled at SLU. A total of 3 000 people are employed at the University. Main campuses are located at Alnarp, Skara, Ultuna and Umeå.Research and teaching activities are carried out throughout the country.www.slu.se The position is on the infection biology of Chalara fraxinea causing die back and canker on Fraxinus excelsior.Special focus will be on histochemical interactions between the fungus and the host.The position is placed at the department of Forest Mycology and Pathology SLU. The successful applicant should hold a PhD in Biology or Forestry with focus on Forest Pathology.He or she should also have experience from use of microscopy for studying host-pathogen interaction. The applicant should have good communication skills and proven skills in both oral and written scientific English.The position is on a one-year basis with a possible prolongation with an extra year.SLU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.An application, marked with SLU ID ua 1554/2010, should be submitted to the Registrar of SLU, P.O.A short description (2-4 pages) of previous research, current research interests and other activities of relevance for the position.Telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least two reference persons.All application documents should be written in English.