Postdoctoral Position - Bioinformatics/Computational Biology
USDA-ARS / Iowa State University
Functional Genomics of Plant Disease Defense
A postdoctoral research position is available immediately in the Crop
Genomics and Informatics Laboratory (CGIL), a collaborative effort of
ARS and Iowa State University scientists. The overall goals of the
"Functional Genomics of Plant Disease Defense" project are to utilize
genomics tools and resources to accelerate comparative analysis of
disease defense pathways important in agriculture
(http://nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=0500461).
The candidate will work with a team responsible for molecular,
genetic, and functional characterization of genes associated with and
required for R-gene mediated resistance responses using barley
powdery mildew and barley stem rust as model systems. The candidate
will work with GeneNetwork [http://www.genenetwork.org/] to integrate
eQTL analysis modules into the multi-crop plant expression database,
PLEXdb [http://plexdb.org/] to enable visualization and analysis of
quantitative gene expression- and trait data collected from
segregating populations and diversity panels. Biologically relevant
co-expression networks will be extracted and tested for function in
disease defense.
Recent Ph.D. in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology or a closely
related field is required. Knowledge of Genetics/Cell
Biology/Pathology/Biochemistry are desirable. Salary starts at
$54,494 (GS-11). Funding is available for two years with possibility
of extension.
INFORMATION ON SALARY AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES is available at:
http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/hrdhomepage/vacancy/pd962.html
Citizenship limitations may apply; see
http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/hrd/jobs/VISA/countries.htm
INFO ON EMPLOYEE BENEFITS is available at: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp
Highly motivated individuals should send curriculum vitae, research
interests, and reprints to the address below (Include name, e-mail,
address, phone, and fax no. of three references)
Dr. Roger Wise, USDA-ARS
Department of Plant Pathology
351 Bessey Hall
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
50011-1020 USA
Phone: 515-294-9756 Fax: 515-294-9420 E-mail: rpwise from iastate.eduhttp://wiselab.org/http://plexdb.org/http://barleygenome.org/
Refer to Announcement No. RA-07-016H
