Date of posting here July 11, 2009 Type of position 1-year appointment, renewable up to 2 years depending upon availability of grant funds and satisfactory performance. Employer University of Arkansas Location Fayetteville, AR Salary $35,000 annually Benefits Full benefits package, including life, health, and retirement plan. Dental and vision insurance is optional. Closing date of competition Applications will be reviewed starting August 1, 2009 and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected. Date position available October 2009 Description of duties Summarizing weed biology data and using the data to model herbicide resistance evolution in Southern US cropping systems. The candidate is expected to collaborate with other University of Arkansas scientists and colleagues at other institutions. The candidate will attend professional meetings, publish in appropriate referred journals, and contribute to securing extramural support for the program. Qualifications sought PhD in weed science or closely related field, strong written and oral communication skills, and demonstrated publication record are required. Additional experiences in weed biology, ecology, and modeling would be preferred. Contact for additional information Dr. Jason Norsworthy 479-575-8740 (O) 479-445-9310 (M) jnorswor@uark.edu Application procedure   Submit what Send statement of interest, curriculum vitae, and names and addresses of three references. Submit to Dr. Jason K. Norsworthy c/o Joda Parent Department of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences 115 Plant Science Building University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR 72701