Postdoctoral Position available starting 2002. The project deals with geomicrobiology in relation to exobiology, such as mineralogical signatures of extraterrestrial life. Biomineral precipitates will be examined, as well as the proteins secreted by algal and other marine organisms. Therefore, experience with cell culture techniques (for mineralizing algae) is desired, as well as some crystallographic and/or protein characterization skills. The funding is from a NASA-ROSS grant: in collaboration with Dr. Lisa Robbins- Chief Scientist at the U.S. Geological Survey; Center for Coastal Geology and Regional Marine Studies. If more information is desired, I can be reached at (352)-846-3336, or email at lgowe@mse.ufl.edu. Send (or email) CV and 2 letters of reference (or contact information) to the following:

Dr. Laurie Gower, Assistant Professor

Department of Materials Science & Engineering

P.O. Box 116400

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL 32611-6400