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Post Doctoral Researcher, Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences (LRES, http://landresources.montana.edu/) and Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology (PSPP, http://plantsciences.montana.edu/), Montana State University-Bozeman, Montana Starting Date: Negotiable, preferred start date is 9/1/15. Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Group medical, dental and optical insurance plan; TIAA/CREF, vacation and sick leave. Duties & Responsibilities: We seek a highly motivated candidate to help coordinate research assessing 1) the re-integration of crop and livestock production in organic cropping systems, and 2) the role of mite-transmitted wheat viruses in mediating crop-weed competitive interactions. The successful candidate will be part of two multidisciplinary regional projects aimed at increasing our understanding of the ecological underpinnings of sustainable cropping systems in the Northern Great Plains. The successful candidate will initiate and supervise field, greenhouse, and laboratory experiments. Greenhouse and laboratory activities will include mechanical transmission of viruses, mite transmission of viruses, ELISA, PCR, and associated tasks. Field duties include plot establishment and maintenance, and measurement of pathogen and plant variables. Further duties include assisting in the supervision of graduate and undergraduate students, development of appropriate experiments, collection and analysis of data, interpretation of results, formulation of conclusions, and documentation in a final written form. Required Qualifications: 1. PhD in ecology, agroecology, weed science, plant pathology, entomology or a related field. 2. Strong statistical foundation 3. Excellent writing skills. Preferred Qualifications may include any of the following: 1. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment. 2. Interest and knowledge in agroecology and sustainable food production systems. Special Requirements: Must be able to successfully pass the background check process. A valid driver’s license. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal communication skills, have the ability to multi-task, and will give careful attention to detail. Application procedure: Applications should be done on-line at https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/2852. To apply, please upload a letter of interest describing the candidate’s fulfillment of required and preferred qualifications, a CV or resume, and university transcripts. The names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three references must be included as part of the applicant’s profile. Questions regarding this position may be directed to: Dr. Fabián Menalled Land Resources and Env. Sciences (406) 994-4783 [log in to unmask] or Dr. Mary Burrows Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology (406) 994-7612 [log in to unmask] Screening will continue until a suitable pool is established. ADA/EO/AA/Veteran’s Preference: In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. MSU makes accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact Human Resources/Affirmative Action, Montana Hall, MSU, Bozeman, MT 59717-2430; 406-994-2042 (TTD: 406-994-4191).