POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:
Research Associate or Research Fellow - Forest Genetics/Tree Physiology

LOCATION:
College of Natural Resources, Department of Forest Resources, Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

AVAILABLE:
March 15, 2000.

APPOINTMENT:
Full time. Annually renewable based on performance. Theposition reports to the faculty project leader for forest genetics.

SALARY:
$35,000-$50,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications.

DUTIES:
The successful candidate will be part of a team working on the improvement of aspen and larch for the Aspen/Larch Genetics Cooperative. Primary duties involve the analysis of quantitative data and / or investigation of factors related to early seedling development. Interest lies in both native species and hybrids. Additional duties include cooperator liaison, participation in the planning, implementation, and analysis for laboratory, greenhouse, and field experiments, field crew supervision, research outreach, proposal development, and publication. Additional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. or M.S. degree (at time of appointment) in
forestry with an emphasis on quantitative genetics or seedling physiology.
A Ph.D. will qualify for a research associate position. M.S. will qualify
for a research fellow position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with northern forest species,
statistical analysis, breeding programs, and tree improvement cooperatives.
Demonstrated ability to write scientific papers / technical reports, and
an ability to communicate with a diverse clientele also preferred.

APPLICATIONS: Applications will be accepted until position is filled with
initial review beginning no later than March 15, 2000. Submit a letter
describing your qualifications, a resume, copies of your graduate and
undergraduate college transcripts, and the names, phone numbers, and e-mail
addresses of three professional references to:

Janelle M. Schnadt, Associate Administrator
Department of Forest Resources
University of Minnesota
11 5 Green Hall
1530 Cleveland Avenue N.
St. Paul, MN 55108
Ph: 612/624-2799, Fax: 612/625-5212
E-mail: jschnadt@forestry.umn.edu

More information on the department is available at: http://www.cnr.umn.edu/FR
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer
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Andrew David
Assistant Professor
University of Minnesota
North Central Research and Outreach Center
1861 Highway 169 East
Grand Rapids, MN 55744

218.327.4521 office
218.327.4126 fax