Post-doctoral position available

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One-Year Postdoctoral Position in Paleoecology

	A one-year postdoctoral position in paleoecology is available at
the University of Arizona.  Responsibilities will include the day-to-day
management of research projects on the taphonomy and isotope paleoecology
of Holocene molluscs and brachiopods. Specific duties involve field work
in the northern Gulf of California, cataloging and preparation of
specimens, analyses of growth banding, microsampling of growth bands for
stable isotopic analyses, interpretation of stable isotope variation,
preparation and interpretation of SEM images, and the preparation of
proposals and manuscripts.  Familiarity and experience with
sclerochronology, stable isotopes of oxygen and carbon, and/or
bootstrapping techniques would be beneficial.  Support beyond the first
year is not assured and will depend on the success of proposals for
external funding.
	Salary is $24,000 plus benefits and the position is available
starting in August, 1997.  Interested individuals should submit a C.V., a
list of publications, and the names of two persons who would be willing to
write letters of support (letters themselves are not required at this
time).  
	Please send this material to Dr. Karl W. Flessa, Department of
Geosciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721.  Inquiries may be
sent to kflessa@geo.arizona.edu  Information about the Department of
Geosciences can be found at http://geo.arizona.edu/index.html
	 Review of candidates will begin on May 10 and continue until the
position is filled.
	The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA/ADA compliance employer.
Women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.