Postdoctoral Position in Tomato Genetics
Department of Horticulture
Penn State University
A Multidisciplinary project seeking to use contemporary techniques of
plant molecular biology and conventional protocols of plant genetics
and breeding to understand genetic bases of agriculturally important
traits in tomato, and to develop improved genotypes leading to
commercial cultivars. Traits of particular interest are disease
resistance, abiotic stress tolerance, and improved fruit quality. The
project involves genetic mapping, QTL identification, and
marker-assisted selection and breeding. Seeking an individual with a
Ph.D. in a plant science discipline with knowledge and experience in
molecular genetics, a strong record of accomplishment, and an
interest in crop improvement. Additional experiences in plant disease
resistance, abiotic stress tolerance, and/or fruit nutritional
quality are desirable, although the primary responsibility of the
incumbent will be molecular genetics research. Salary is commensurate
with qualifications. The position is available immediately. Send
(preferably via email) a letter of research interest and professional
goals, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three referees
to Dr. Majid Foolad, Department of Horticulture, 217 Tyson Building,
Penn State University, University Park, PA 16802. For additional
information: phone (814) 865-5408 or email: mrf5 at psu.edu.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and
the diversity of its workforce.
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Majid R. Foolad, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Plant Genetics
Department of Horticulture
217 Tyson Building
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802 USA
Phone: 814-865-5408
Fax: 814-863-6139
Email: mrf5 at psu.edu
Website: http://hortweb.cas.psu.edu/faculty/foolad/
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