** Confidential **
The USDA, ARS, Nematology Laboratory is seeking two Postdoctoral
Research Associates, (Research Molecular Biologists). The incumbents
will employ functional genomics approaches for the study of
development in plant-parasitic nematodes of agricultural importance.
The primary goal is to clone and characterize genes involved in
developmental arrest and sensory processing (the dauer pathway) and
to identify novel methods to disrupt nematode development. One
objective is the construction and analysis of stage-specific cDNA
libraries to reveal novel targets for nematode control. Another
objective is the adapataion of C. elegans transformation and gene
knockout strategies (RNAi) for the study of gene function in plant
parasitic nematodes. Refer to www.ars.usda.gov for the full text
announcements (#RA-01-018L and #RA-01-014H) and complete application
instructions. Salary starting at $42,724, commensurate with
experience, plus benefits. A Ph.D. is required.There are some
citizenship restrictions.
The Nematology Laboratory is located in Beltsville, Maryland, in the
Washington, DC metropolitan area, a rich source of cultural and
entertainment opportunities, and within a few hours drive of the
mountains, beaches, and the Chesapeake Bay.
Send application materials and references to Andrea Skantar, PhD.,
USDA, Nematology Laboratory, Bldg. 011-A, Rm. 130, Beltsville, MD
20705; email: skantara at ba.ara.usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity
provider and employer.
Andrea M. Skantar
Research Molecular Biologist
USDA-ARS Nematology Lab
10300 Baltimore Blvd.
Bldg. 011-A BARC West, Rm. 130
Beltsville, MD 20705
Phone: 301-504-5917
Fax: 301-504-5589
Email: skantara at ba.ars.usda.gov
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