THE HARVARD UNIVERSITY HERBARIA POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

THE HARVARD UNIVERSITY HERBARIA POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

The Harvard University Herbaria (HUH; http://huh.harvard.edu)
invites nominations and direct applications for the Harvard University
Herbaria Postdoctoral Fellowship, a postdoctoral fellowship in plant
science. We especially seek outstanding early-career scientists who see
new opportunities and innovations for collections-based research. The
goal of the program is to facilitate collections-based, applied research
at the HUH using available digital resources. Possible research topics
include ecological niche modeling, assessing systematic and phylogenetic
diversity, climate change, species' invasions, morphological and
physiological diversity across a landscape, plant-insect and/or -pathogen
interactions, and collections management. We especially encourage
applications with strong statistical and computational backgrounds
(including database manipulation). Large-scale meta-analyses are
encouraged, but projects to develop bioinformatics pipelines to make
collections more broadly accessible are also welcome.

The HUH include six collections and more than five million specimens of
algae, bryophytes, fungi, and vascular plants. Together they form one
of the largest university herbarium collections in the world, and the
third largest herbarium in the United States. With its state-of-the
art research laboratories, computational facilities, and world class
libraries, the HUH have been a centerpiece of biodiversity science
since the early 1800s. More information about the HUH can be found on
its website http://huh.harvard.edu/.

*Eligibility Applications are sought from early career individuals
with a Doctorate in plant evolution, plant ecology, horticulture, or
related discipline. Applicants must have their Doctorate by the time
their appointment is expected to begin at the HUH. Preference will be
given to candidates who have received their Doctorate within the last
5 years. International candidates are welcome to apply.

*Fellowship Details The Harvard University Herbaria Postdoctoral
Fellowship is awarded for one year, with the possibility of renewal for
an additional year, to enable the fellow to work under the mentorship
of a Harvard University faculty member. Fellowships will be awarded on
an annual basis. The yearly application deadline for this program is
November 1.

The Fellow must initiate his or her term at the HUH within one year of
notification of award and will be expected to be in full-time residence
during his or her tenure.

The Harvard University Herbaria Fellowship provides a modest stipend
and allowance for travel and professional expenses.

* Application Information Fellowships are awarded through a competitive
  review process. To be considered for an award, online applications
  should be submitted via ARiES at
  http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/5680 and include the
  following:
* Cover letter
* Research proposal. No longer than 4 pages, single-spaced, and should
  describe (i) the nature and scope of the proposed research project;
  (ii) the approach and methods to be employed; (iii) how the
  collections of the HUH would be utilized; (iv) all laboratory and
  equipment requirements; and (v) how the project will advance knowledge
  about the plant kingdom. References should be included but do not
  count as part of the 4-page limit.
* Research budget. A modest budget is available for research and
  travel costs. Applicants should submit a simple, 1-page budget that
  itemizes by year the research and travel costs associated with the
  proposed project.
* Curriculum vitae
* Names and contact information of at least three references. Three
  letters of recommendation are required, and the application is
  complete only when all three letters have been received. Letters of
  recommendation are due within 3 weeks of the application submission.
  Contact Information

Application review will begin November 17, 2014

Inquiries may be made by email to Jeannette Everritt at
jeverritt@oeb.harvard.edu.

Harvard University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

"Everritt, Jeannette"