Date of posting here September 14, 2009 Type of position 1-year appointment, renewable up to 2 years depending upon availability of grant funds and satisfactory performance. Employer South Dakota State University Location Brookings, SD Salary 36,900 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 in mid-October and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected Date position available October, 2009 Description of duties Design and conduct experiments to examine the seed biology and invasive nature of salt cedar in range and pasture lands of eastern SD. Collaborate with weed, soil, and range scientists and graduate students at SDSU and colleagues at other institutions. The candidate will attend professional meetings, publish in appropriate referred journals, help in writing educational materials, and contribute to securing extramural support for the program. Qualifications sought PhD in weed/range science or closely related field with a strong interest in invasive species management, strong written and oral communication skills, and demonstrated publication record are required. Additional experiences in weed biology, ecology, and range science are preferred. Contact for additional information Dr. Sharon Clay 605-688-4757 sharon.clay@sdstate.edu Application procedure   Submit what Send or email statement of interest and qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and names, addresses and phone and email contacts of three professional references Submit to Dr. Sharon A. Clay Plant Science Department PO Box 2140C South Dakota State University Brookings, SD 57006