Date of posting here April 15, 2010 Type of position Post doc Employer Portland State University Location Portland, OR Salary $3600/mo Closing date of competition May 15, 2010 Date position available June 1, 2010 Description of duties A one-year post-doctoral research associate position is available in aquatic plant biology and management in the Aquatic Bioinvasion Research and Policy Institute (ABRPI), a joint program of Portland State University and Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Duties include development of an aquatic plant biosecurity plan for Micronesia; surveys of aquatic plant communities in the Pacific Northwest, Panama and Chesapeake Bay; and studies of resource use efficiency in invasive, introduced and indigenous aquatic plants. Experience with the aquatic plant (submersed and emergent) flora of the tropics preferred. The ABRPI undertakes collaborative research to advance understanding of biology, ecology, management and policy focused on biological invasions in aquatic (freshwater and marine) ecosystems. Current research at ABRPI includes close collaboration between the Center for Lakes and Reservoirs at Portland State University, the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center on Chesapeake Bay, and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama. This position is based at Portland State University in Portland, OR. Ability to work outdoors in remote locations and operate a boat required. Must be able to obtain an Oregon driver’s license and Boat Education Card. Starting salary will be $3600/mo. Start June 2010. Reply with a resume to Dr. Mark Sytsma, sytsmam@pdx.edu. Qualifications sought PhD, experience with aquatic plants in the tropics preferred, ability to obtain Oregon driver's license and Boater Education Card Application procedure   Submit what resume, application letter Submit to Dr. Mark Sytsma, sytsmam@pdx.edu Additional Information Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.