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The Morton Arboretum’s Plant Systematics Lab and Herbarium (
http://systematics.mortonarb.org) seek a highly motivated individual to
conduct population-level genomic and phylogenomic research on bur oak
(Quercus macrocarpa) and related oaks of eastern North America. The
research is part of a US-China international collaboration funded by the US
NSF, investigating the effects of genomic diversity, functional diversity,
phylogenetic diversity, and introgressive hybridization on oak symbiont
communities. In addition to interacting with the collaborative team in the
Center for Tree Science at The Morton Arboretum, the postdoctoral
researcher will also be supported by a diverse network of partners at Duke
University, Fort Collins Science Center, U of MN, and U of OK; and have
opportunities to work with collaborators at South China Botanical Garden
and Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
NSF project summary:
https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2129281&HistoricalAwar…
The Postdoctoral Researcher will be based in the Herbarium / Systematics
Lab and Center for Tree Science of The Morton Arboretum (
https://mortonarb.org/science/center-for-tree-science/). The Arboretum is a
100 year-old, world-renowned nonprofit botanic garden dedicated to the
study, growth, and conservation of trees. The Herbarium / Systematics Lab
is a vibrant research community focused on plant biodiversity of the
northern temperate zone, with a strong focus on trees and forested
ecosystems. The Center for Tree Science (CTS) is a research center based
within the Arboretum. CTS advances tree science expertise, builds
collaborative scientific networks and resources, and trains the next
generation of tree champions. Both the Herbarium and CTS work in
collaboration with many other divisions of the Arboretum, including Chicago
Region Trees Initiative, Global Trees Campaign, Living Collections,
Learning and Engagement, Plant Clinic, Plant Health Care, and Natural
Resources. The Center for Tree Science also acts as a hub for scientific
collaboration, bringing together tree scientists from around the world to
catalyze integrated, multidisciplinary tree science research to benefit
trees and people.
The Postdoctoral Researcher will also have opportunities to connect with
the broader evolutionary biology community of the Chicago Region, including
potential colleagues at The Field Museum, University of Chicago, University
of Illinois at Chicago, and Chicago Botanic Garden.
This position begins as early as August, 2023. Beginning salary is $60,000
to $62,000 commensurate with experience. The position comes with full
benefits.
Please apply online at:
https://careers.hireology.com/themortonarboretum/1244052/description.
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
The Morton Arboretum is a champion for diversity, supporting a culture of
inclusion that attracts, inspires, and engages people to achieve success.
The Arboretum is committed to hire and develop employees based on
job-related qualifications irrespective of race, religion, color, national
origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or
veteran status. To increase diversity in professions related to the public
garden realm, we encourage applications from underrepresented minorities,
persons with disabilities, and veterans.
Please send all inquiries to ahipp(a)mortonarb.org.
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*Andrew Hipp, PhD *| Director of the Herbarium and Senior Scientist in
Plant Systematics
Lecturer, Committee on Evolutionary Biology, University of Chicago
The Morton Arboretum | 4100 Illinois Route 53 | Lisle Illinois 60532
T 630 725 2094 | ahipp(a)mortonarb.org | systematics.mortonarb.org
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