Two postdoctoral positions are available at Iowa State University in the
following areas:
Position 1)
A postdoctoral position is available to work on the interaction of the
sugarbeet cyst nematode (Heterodera schachtii) with Arabidopsis
thaliana. The project initially deals with the characterization of
identified A. thaliana genes that change expression around the infecting
nematode. This gene characterization will use promoter studies, in situ
hybridization, immunolocalization, and experiments targeted to alter
expression of the gene-of-interest. Second, this position will have an
increasing genetic component consisting of the characterization of A.
thaliana mutants with altered susceptibility to the nematode. Applicants
should have strong documented records in molecular biology, genetics, plant
physiology, and techniques related to the projects described above.
Position 2)
A postdoctoral position is available to identify and characterize cyst
nematode parasitism proteins. The project utilizes modern genomics tools
(i.e., high throughput sequencing and microchips) besides standard
molecular biology procedures. Genes for parasitism proteins will be
further characterized by in situ hybridization and immunolocalization
studies. Successful applicants should have strong documented records in
molecular biology and should have strong interests in computational biology
and plant-microbe interactions.
The annual salary for either position will be $28,000 and the initial
appointment will be for one year with a renewal for additional years
desirable if mutually agreeable. Send your application containing a cover
letter (indicating which position you are applying to), reprints of
relevant publications, your CV, and the contact addresses and phone numbers
of three reference persons to Dr. Thomas Baum; Iowa State University;
Department of Plant Pathology; 351 Bessey Hall; Ames, IA 50011. More
information can be obtained at
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~trmaier/baumlab/baumfr.html
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