Jobs and Fellowships in Plant Molecular Biology

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2008-08-24T19:28:00.000-07:00

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Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Oxford

2008-08-07T09:54:00.001-07:00

Department of Plant SciencesGrade 7: Salary £27,466 - £33,780 p.a.A three year postdoctoral research position is available as soon as practicable in Professor Sarah Gurr's lab to work on a BBSRC-funded project. The project will involve investigating the role of NO, a nitric oxide synthase generated chemical effector of pathogenesis in the rice blast fungus Magnaporthe grisea. The successful

Junior Research Fellowships at Christ's College

2008-08-07T09:47:00.001-07:00

Christ's College invites applications for Junior Research Fellowships, available in any subject and tenable for a period of four years from 1 October 2009. Applications are considered from people with and without postdoctoral funding. Applications must be submitted online via the College website at www.christs.cam.ac.uk/jrf by 26 September 2008. Two referees' reports must also be submitted online

Senior Research Fellow in the area of plant phylogeography, Univ. of York (UK)

2008-08-02T03:52:00.001-07:00

The York Institute for Tropical Ecosystem Dynamics (KITE) is seeking to appoint a Senior Research Fellow to work within the KITE project, ideally within the area of plant phylogeography.The successful applicant will use DNA sequence data to investigate the historical biogeography of tropical forest forming species in an East African biodiversity hotspot, the Eastern Arc Mountains. He/she will

2 Research Associates: 1 bioinformatics and 1 population genetics

2008-08-01T05:44:00.001-07:00

Organization*: School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, College of Ocean and Fishery Sciences, University of Washington*Title*: 2 Research Associates: 1 bioinformatics and 1 population genetics The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS ) at the University of Washington has openings for two postdoctoral *Research Associates (100% time) *to conduct research on SNP

Postdoc- Plant Mol Biology/Evolution, Univ. Alberta

2008-07-30T19:12:00.001-07:00

A postdoctoral position is available to investigate how changes in gene regulation have led to variation in fruit morphology within the tribe Brassiceae (Brassicaceae). The primary research will entail a range of evodevo genetic experiments examining gene expression patterns, regulation, and function. Interest in plant evolution and development is essential. Experience in molecular evolutionary

Postdoctoral Position in Evolution of Plant Development, Seattle, Washington

2008-07-29T08:44:00.001-07:00

Description:Position available for NSF funded project to study the genetic and developmental basis of flower diversity in the laboratory of Dr. Verónica Di Stilio at the University of Washington in Seattle. Research is on the basal Eudicot genus Thalictrum (Ranunculaceae), using an evolution of development approach towards understanding morphological diversification of flowers. Current focus is

5 New Conferences, Workshops, etc

2008-06-27T11:22:00.001-07:00

3rd Int. Workshop on Self-Organizing Systems - December 10-12, 2008, Vienna, Austria 3rd International Workshop on Self-Organizing Systems - Self-Organizing Networks and Networked Systems - December 10-12, 2008, Vienna, Austria, http://iwsos.ani.univie.ac.at/ Submission deadline (full papers): June 22, 2008 !!! Online submission

Associate Director of Graduate Programs, University of Maryland, College of Chemical and Life Sciences

2008-06-27T10:54:00.001-07:00

University of Maryland, College of Chemical and Life Sciences has a strong program in Behavior, Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics, also strong programs in Entomology and Biology.Job DescriptionDuties: The Associate Director of Graduate Programs for Biological Sciences will serve as the chief administrative officer for the graduate program organization of the College of Chemical and Life

Learning & Communication Manager, Latin America Regional Climate Center

2008-06-27T10:49:00.001-07:00

Reports to: Field Director, Latin America Regional Climate Center Position: Full-timePosition location: Rio Cachoeira Reserve, Antonina, Paraná Earthwatch Institute is an international environmental organization that engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. Our research program focuses on

Summer Associates at Appalachian Coal Country Watershed Team, US

2008-06-27T10:46:00.000-07:00

Build job experience working with local, state and federal organizations and dynamic local leaders! The Appalachian Coal Country Watershed Team (ACCWT) is looking for Summer Associates to live and work in low-income communities dealing with contaminated streams, depressed economies and other issues related to abandoned mine lands. ACCWT Summer Interns will spend 8 or more weeks working closely

Postdoctoral position in plant-microbe interaction, at LIPM, Toulouse, France

2008-06-27T07:58:00.001-07:00

19-months postdoc position, at LIPM, Toulouse, France To study the mode of action of the F-box "GALA" type III effector proteins of Ralstonia solanacearum on Arabidopsis.Available from 1st September 2008 (starting no later than 1st January 2009) Location:The LIPM (www.toulouse.inra.fr/centre/lipm), in Toulouse, France, is a dynamic and international group of researchers studying plant-microbe

Postdoctoral Position in Auxin transport in arabidopsis roots

2008-06-27T07:57:00.001-07:00

University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MABard College at Simon's Rock, Great Barrington, MAThe labs of Eric Kramer (Bard College at Simon's Rock) and Tobias Baskin (University of Massachusetts, Amherst) have a position for a postdoctoral fellow. Kramer and Baskin have a joint, NSF-sponsored grant to study transport in the arabidopsis root, with a focus on auxin. Highest priority will be given to

Post-Doctoral Position in Arabidopsis Disease Resistance, Minnesota, USA

2008-06-27T07:46:00.000-07:00

Jane Glazebrook LaboratoryDepartment of Plant Biology University of MinnesotaSt. Paul, Minnesota, USA 55108A post-doctoral scientist is needed to study genetics of disease resistance in Arabidopsis thaliana. Part of the project involves study of genes required for resistance to the fungal necrotroph Alternaria brassicicola. Another part of the project involves investigation of the effects of cell

Inviting career articles - Cash award INR 10,000

2008-06-26T11:32:00.001-07:00

thesciencejobs.com is inviting career articles from working or retired researchers, scientists, academicians and administrators. Best article will get INR 10,000 (convert to your currency) as cash award. There is no age limit, no entry fee. Any number of entries can be submitted by a single person if they deal different themes. The deadline will be September 30, 2008. Prepare the articles using a

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2008-06-25T07:49:00.001-07:00

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Many tenure track positions at all ranks and in a range of disciplines in South Korea

2008-06-20T19:46:00.001-07:00

Seoul National University (SNU) invites applications for full-time, tenure track positions at all ranks and in a range of disciplines. SNU seeks international scholars with outstanding research and teaching credentials who will play an integral role in the development, growth, and diversity of their respective programs. Applicant review for each position will begin 2008 and continue until the

Research Scientist, Maize Product Development in Canada

2008-06-19T04:19:00.001-07:00

Requisition #: 7139BRTitle: Research ScientistDepartment: Research- Maize Product DevelopmentCity: MordenCountry: CanadaPosition Type: Full-Time RegularHiring Manager Title: Sr. Research Manager Job Description: The Research Scientist is responsible for the development of maize inbreds and hybrids for the ultra early silage market of the Canadian prairies. This position will also develop inbreds

Assistant Examiner Positions in UK

2008-06-18T08:12:00.001-07:00

Assistant Examiner PositionsInternational Baccalaureate OrganizationUnited KingdomThe International Baccalaureate (IB) is a recognized leader in the field of international education, encouraging students to be active learners, well-rounded individuals and engaged world citizens. Founded in 1968, the IB currently works with 1,720 schools in 122 countries to develop and offer three challenging

Graduate position available

2008-06-16T19:09:00.001-07:00

/Plant growth and development/: Research and teaching assistantships are still available. The major goal of the research is to use molecular genetics, physiology and bioinformatics to identify/characterize the molecular components that link gravity stimulus perception and the differential growth response. The successful candidate must be accepted to either the interdisciplinary Molecular and Cell

Post-doc in Plant Growth & Development, Lausanne, Switzerland

2008-06-16T19:05:00.001-07:00

A postdoctoral position is available starting in October 2008 or later in the lab of Christian Hardtke at the Department of Plant Molecular Biology, University of Lausanne, Switzerland. Our department offers excellent research infrastructure combined with a lively, interactive and international scientific community, located in the beautiful Lake Geneva region. This position is funded by the

Post-doc in Plant Cell Biology, Lausanne, Switzerland

2008-06-16T19:04:00.001-07:00

A postdoctoral position is available starting immediately in the lab of Christian Hardtke at the Department of Plant Molecular Biology, University of Lausanne, Switzerland. Our department offers excellent research infrastructure combined with a lively, interactive and international scientific community, located in the beautiful Lake Geneva region. The candidate for this SNF-funded position

Ph.D. position in Plant Systems Biology, Lausanne, Switzerland

2008-06-16T18:41:00.001-07:00

A Ph.D. student position is available starting immediately in the lab of Christian Hardtke at the Department of Plant Molecular Biology, University of Lausanne, Switzerland. Our department offers excellent research infrastructure combined with a lively, interactive and international scientific community, located in the beautiful Lake Geneva region. This position is part of the larger "Plant

Postdoctoral position in evolutionary genomics

2008-06-15T19:17:00.001-07:00

One Postdoctoral position will be available at the Program in Evolutionary Functional Genomics in Uppsala with Dr. Martin Lascoux. The successful candidate will work within the framework of the newly funded EU-project Noveltree due to start in June. Within this project, our group, together with the group of Michele Morgante at the University of Udine (Italy), will focus on the development of

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2008-06-13T20:12:00.001-07:00

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2-years post-doc position at Ecological Genetics lab of the "EcoFoG" Joint Research Center in Kourou, French Guiana

2008-06-10T09:19:00.001-07:00

A two-years post-doc position is open at the Ecological Genetics lab of the "EcoFoG" Joint Research Center, based in Kourou, French Guiana (a French Overseas Department), in the Amazonian forest. Kourou is the town were the European spaceport is located, on the Northern coast of South America. Our lab is fully equipped with all facilities related to molecular biology and genetics, and is only

Research Associate at Imperial College London

2008-06-09T19:05:00.001-07:00

Plant and Microbial ScienceDepartment of Life SciencesDivision of BiologyFaculty of Natural SciencesSalary: £25,310 - £32,180 per annumImperial College is ranked the fifth best university in the world (Times Higher QS World University Rankings 2007). The Bishop Lab is a member of the multinational team that will sequence the tomato genome.An exciting opportunity is now available for a Research

Plant Circadian Biology Postdoctoral Position at London

2008-06-07T20:43:00.001-07:00

Role of FHY3 and FAR1 in transcriptional regulation of circadian clock resetting by red light Ref KB/4985Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to work in the School of Biological Sciences, Royal Holloway University of London, under the supervision of Dr Paul Devlin. Salary for this post is £25,136 per annum inclusive of London Allowance. The post is available after the

Postdoctoral position in Molecular Biology and Genetics at INRA of Versailles

2008-06-07T20:41:00.001-07:00

Post Doc Project: Meiotic recombination initiation mechanisms in Arabidopsis thalianaIn budding yeast, meiotic recombination events are initiated by DNA double strand breaks (DSBs) catalysed by the Spo11 protein. In this species, DSB formation also requires nine other proteins whose molecular function is poorly understood. Nevertheless, recent studies tend to group them into subcomplexes,

Biological Science Technician : 39,330.00 - 62,546.00 USD per year

2008-06-07T20:18:00.001-07:00

SALARY RANGE: 39,330.00 - 62,546.00 USD per year OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 to Tuesday, June 17, 2008 SERIES & GRADE: GS-0404-07/07 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career-Conditional PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 09 DUTY LOCATIONS: few vacancies - Suitland, MD WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Citizens or nationals of the United States. This position is also being announced under Agency Merit

Advanced Gene Mapping course (Dec 8-12, 2008, Rockefeller Univ.)

2008-06-07T20:09:00.001-07:00

Advanced Gene Mapping CourseThe Rockefeller University, New YorkMonday through Friday, December 8-12, 2008Emphasis in this course is on the analysis of complex disease traits. It will include theory as well as practical exercises. The exercises will be carried out using a variety of computer programs. TOPICS include: sib pair analysis (quantitative and qualitative traits); non-parametric method

PhD studentships (10 nos.) in Biology at Cologne, the exciting city in the heart of Europe

2008-06-07T19:57:00.001-07:00

The Graduate School for Biological Sciences in Cologne has openings for 10 Ph. D. studentships starting autumn 2008Deadline for admission is July 31, 2008 The GSfBS will provide you with an excellent scientific environment and an outstanding curriculum for your doctorate. Faculty members listed below do research in molecular genetics, functional genomics, cell biology, evolutionary biology,

2010 project manager position / purification of affinity tagged complexes / Kansas City, MO

2008-06-03T09:37:00.000-07:00

A manager / scientist position is open to lead and coordinate the NSF2010-funded project dedicated to the development of novel methodologies for the purification and characterization of affinity tagged protein as well as RNA-protein complexes. Research responsibilities include planning, conducting as well as supervising experiments involving extensive protein complex purification and

Postdoctoral Fellow at University College Cork

2008-05-30T03:51:00.001-07:00

University College CorkArabidopsis Functional Evolutionary GeneticsGenetics & Biotechnology LabThe lab of Dr. Charles Spillane is seeking a highly motivated postdoc to work on functional evolutionary genomics of rapidly evolving genes within the Arabidopsis genome. The successful applicant will work within a small team of Arabidopsis researchers investigating genetics and epigenetics of

Postdoctoral Position at UT Austin

2008-05-27T19:51:00.001-07:00

A postdoctoral position is available for three years to work on the phytochrome-interacting basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcription factor (PIF1) that is involved in controlling photomorphogenesis in Arabidopsis. The research involves understanding the mechanism of regulation of PIF1 by light using biochemical, genetic and genomic approaches. Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. in molecular

What is the difference between a CV, a Resume and a Bio-data?

2008-05-25T01:22:00.001-07:00

Recently I came across a question in a career forum - "Could you please tell the difference between resume, CV, Bio-data etc.?" Someone suggested an answer for this question as "CV is normally for the education industry…. it means Curriculum Vitae …. and Bio-data is universal it can be used for everything including applying for Jobs… and Resume is always used when you send your work profile/

Ph.D. student, Plant Physiology, Umea University, Sweden

2008-05-23T19:04:00.001-07:00

A Ph.D. student position is currently available in my laboratory at the Department of Plant Physiology, Umea Plant Science Centre, Umea University, Sweden. The position will generally be focused on regulation of gene expression and protein activities involved in carbohydrate metabolism in plants. Specific focus will be on posttranscriptional (e.g. gene splicing) and posttranslational regulation (

Post-doc fellowships- National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), Thailand

2008-05-21T18:34:00.001-07:00

JOB DESCRIPTION: BIOTEC welcomes new or recent doctorates in the fields of molecular biology, molecular genetics, microbiology, biochemistry and biotechnology. The following research topics are currently open for postdoctoral fellows: 1. Immunostimulation and viral infection in shrimp and crab. 2. Genomic and proteomic characterization of Laem Singh virus (LSNV), a new shrimp pathogen found in

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2008-05-19T19:46:00.001-07:00

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PhD scholarships available at Bangor University

2008-05-16T19:19:00.001-07:00

Bangor University has funding available for up to 4 Price Davies scholarships starting in October 2008. These can be in any discipline and the scholarships will be awarded to the best overall applicant.To qualify you need to have an undergraduate degree from any of the University of Wales Institutions, which are currently: * Aberystwyth University * Bangor University * North East

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Plant Biology, Hamilton, N/A

2008-05-08T08:43:00.001-07:00

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Plant BiologyDescription:We seek a permanent full-time lecturer or senior lecturer in Plant Biology. The successful applicant will be a developing leader in this field, with a substantial publication record and evidence of international connections. She or he will have experience in and enjoy teaching at all levels. Experience in research student supervision is also

Technician at The Sainsbury Laboratory, UK

2008-05-06T19:08:00.001-07:00

A position is available from 1 May 2008 to provide research support to a dynamic group studying plant innate immunity, and to assist in the day-to-day running of the laboratory.The Sainsbury Laboratory is a charitable company of ~70 research scientists and support staff and a world leader in plant science. We are based on the Norwich Research Park and closely linked to the Gatsby Charitable

UC Davis Postdoc Molecular Genetics of Wheat Flowering

2008-05-02T19:29:00.001-07:00

BROAD SUBJECT AREA: GeneticsJOB DESCRIPTION: We seek a postdoctoral researcher to work on a project investigating the regulatory gene network responsible for the initiation of reproductive development in wheat and barley. Our laboratory has recently cloned the three major vernalization genes from temperate cereals (for a list of publications see http://www.plantsciences.ucdavis.edu/Dubcovsky/

Post-doctoral research associate in rice biotechnology, Univ. of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

2008-05-02T10:10:00.001-07:00

Qualifications: Candidate should hold a Ph.D. in Plant Science, Botany, Biology or a related discipline. Prior experience with tissue culture, transformation and molecular biology is desired.Responsibilities: Responsibilities include development of regeneration and transformation systems, genetic engineering of relevant genes, and molecular characterization of transgenic lines. The successful

Bioinformatics Programmer at the University of Calgary

2008-04-27T09:28:00.001-07:00

The Sun Center of Excellence for Visual Genomics (COE) at the University of Calgary is looking for a highly motivated Bioinformation/Programmer. The successful candidate will join our group to mainly provide bioinformatics support to a Genome Canada, large scale, Brassica Genomics project. For more details and how to apply, visit http://www.thesciencejobs.com/bioinformatics/?p=109

Bent lab postdoctoral position - LRR biology at Univ. of Wisconsin

2008-04-25T09:26:00.001-07:00

Molecular Dissection of LRR Receptor FunctionA postdoctoral research position is available with Andrew Bent to investigate the structure/function of leucine-rich repeat domains, with particular but not exclusive emphasis on plant disease resistance receptors such as FLS2. LRRs are common in R gene products, innate immunity receptors, hormone receptors, proteins that control plant and animal

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2008-04-21T19:26:00.001-07:00

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Graduate Opportunity - KTP Associate, Univ. of Brighton AI Digital Ltd, UK

2008-04-20T19:18:00.001-07:00

Internet Marketing and e-Learning ServicesAI Digital Ltd(Academy Learning Ltd is changing its name to AI Digital Ltd)Salary £18,000+ plus benefitsAI Digital Ltd is a rapidly growing award winning digital communications agency, based in Brighton, providing Internet Marketing and e-Learning Services. It is the fastest growing technology company in Sussex and is ranked 34th in the Deloitte

Postdoc Position in Alaska: Teaching fellow in plant biology

2008-04-15T03:51:00.001-07:00

Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow in Plant Biology The University of Alaska Fairbanks invites applications for a half-time post-doctoral teaching fellowship. The postdoctoral fellow will be developing an education program entitled Culturally Responsive Biological Science Education Project designed for rural science teachers interested in partnering with science researchers in order to enhance

Interdisciplinary: Research Entomologist/Research Molecular Biologist, USDA/ARS

2008-04-11T02:32:00.000-07:00

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: RA-07-084L LOCATION: Stoneville, MS DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The position is located at the Biological Control of Pests Research Unit, Stoneville, MS. The incumbent will be assigned to the Imported Fire Ant Program. Incumbent is responsible for research on the population genetics parameters of imported fire ants. The primary objective of the research will be to utilize

Research Plant Pathologist/Research Molecular Biologist/Research Geneticist (Plants), USDA/ARS

2008-04-11T02:22:00.000-07:00

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: RA-07-070L LOCATION: Urbana , IL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The position is located in the National Soybean Research Center at the University of Illinois in Urbana, IL. The incumbent will collect and analyze phenotypic and genotypic data to characterize soybean resistance to Phakopsora pachyrhizi, the causal agent of soybean rust. These data will be used to characterize the

Research Geneticist (Plants)/Research Molecular Biologist, USDA/ARS

2008-04-11T02:21:00.000-07:00

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: RA-07-069L LOCATION: Florence, SC DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The position is located in the Soil, Water and Plant Research Unit in Florence, South Carolina. As a member of a team, the incumbent will study the expression of genetic factors and genes associated with drought tolerance in Upland cotton. The incumbent will isolate and manipulate DNA and RNA extracted from cotton

Research Molecular Biologist (Plants), USDA/ARS

2008-04-11T02:18:00.000-07:00

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: RA-07-066L LOCATION: St. Paul, MN DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The position is located in the Plant Science Research Unit at the University of Minnesota in St. Paul, MN. The incumbent will conduct research concerning the molecular biology/biochemistry of cell wall synthesis in alfalfa with the goal of improving this crop as a bioenergy feedstock and livestock feed. Specifically,

Research Chemist/Research Entomologist/Research Molecular Biologist (Insects)/Research Biologist, USDA/ARS

2008-04-11T02:14:00.000-07:00

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: RA-07-048LLOCATION: Hilo, Hawaii DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: This position is assigned to the Tropical Plant Pests Management Unit of the U.S. Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center in Hilo, Hawaii. Incumbent serves as Research Associate assigned to provide research to identify new and/or improve existing semiochemical attractants for detection and control of four tephritid

Research Geneticist (Plants), USDA-ARS

2008-04-11T02:13:00.000-07:00

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: RA-07-038L LOCATION: Ames, IA DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The position is located in the Corn Insects and Crop Genetics Research Unit on the Iowa State University Campus in Ames, IA. As a member of a team of geneticists and bioinformaticists the incumbent will develop and apply genomic techniques and biological analyses for the purpose of investigating emerging diseases in

Research Plant Pathologist/Research Molecular Biologist, USDA/ARS

2008-04-11T02:02:00.000-07:00

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: RA-07-012H LOCATION: Peoria, IL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The position is located in the Mycotoxin Research Unit of the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, Peoria, Illinois. The incumbent will examine the role of pollen transmission of mycotoxigenic fungi, including Fusarium and Aspergillus species and their impact on seed quality and agronomic

Nine 'Early-stage researcher' positions for 3 years in UK, Finland, and The Netherlands

2008-04-10T04:31:00.000-07:00

SPECIATION: A Marie Curie Initial Training Network Nine 'Early-stage researcher' positions are expected to be available, for 3 years in each case, starting in the autumn of 2008. ESR will register for a PhD degree in one of the 4 partner universities: Sheffield (UK), Jyvaskyla (Finland), Groningen (The Netherlands) and St Andrews (UK). We anticipate projects in the following areas (lead

Required grads in bioinformatics, biomedical engineering, physics, applied mathematics, etc

2008-04-10T04:20:00.000-07:00

Simula Research Laboratory conducts basic research in the fields of communication technology, software engineering and scientific computing. The research in the Scientific Computing (SC) department is focused on the development of numerical methods, algorithms and software, and large scale biomedical and systems biology oriented simulation studies applying these methods. In recent years, the

Laboratory Technician Position, Shared DNA Sequence Facility Manager

2008-04-10T04:08:00.000-07:00

A part or full-time research assistant position is available in the Biology Department at Georgetown University, Washington, DC in the laboratory of Dr. Matthew B. Hamilton (http://www9.georgetown.edu/faculty/hamiltm1/). The position involves operation of an ABI 3100 sequencer for researchersin the Dept. of Biology as well as assisting in population and conservation genetics research.

Teaching Postdoctoral Fellow at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor at Saint Joseph's Univ.

2008-04-10T02:51:00.000-07:00

The Biology Department at Saint Joseph's University invites applications for a Teaching Postdoctoral Fellow at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor to begin August 2008. This position is ideally suited for a person aspiring to an academic career where teaching and research are both valued. The postdoctoral fellow will work with a seasoned faculty mentor in the classroom and research

PhD position available (phytochrome signalling), Freiburg, Germany

2008-04-09T02:04:00.000-07:00

A PhD position is available at the Department of Botany, Albert Ludwig University, Freiburg, Germany. The successful candidate will work in a research team studying early events in phytochrome signalling in Arabidopsis. The project will focus on molecular, genetic and evolutionary aspects of phytochrome nuclear transport and initiation of downstream signalling. Please see our recent

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Plant Molecular Physiology) at University of Sheffield

2008-04-08T04:59:00.001-07:00

Department of Animal and Plant SciencesRef No - R06192Closing Date: 6th May, 2008Salary: £32,835 to £48,967 per annum (plus additional allowances as per Marie Curie Early Stage Fellowships)Summary - The post holder will work on an EU-funded Transfer of Knowledge Program — GIPS (http://gips.group.shef.ac.uk/index.html) whose aim is to combine computational and experimental approaches to plant

Postdoc: Plant Ecological Genetics, University of Georgia

2008-04-07T04:15:00.000-07:00

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIADEPARTMENT OF GENETICS POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN PLANT ECOLOGICAL GENETICS A postdoctoral position is available in my lab. Although I am particularly interested in an individual with skills in QTL mapping, specifically genetic marker development in non-model species, I would also consider an individual more broadly interested in the ecological genetics of adaptation in

Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology at St. Joseph's University, PA, USA

2008-04-07T04:01:00.000-07:00

New opportunity at NSF: undergraduate education in biology

2008-04-07T03:59:00.000-07:00

NSF provides a new funding opportunity to improve undergraduate education in biology We call your attention to an opportunity to request support from the National Science Foundation for networks that will catalyze positive changes in biology undergraduate education. Application of new technologies to enhance pedagogy, increased use of inquiry based learning, enhancement of curricula with

Full-time Instructor, Natural Science, Central New Mexico Community College

2008-04-07T03:46:00.000-07:00

Application deadline: 4/28/2008 Central New Mexico Community College Full-Time Instructor, Natural Science Responsibilities: Per term instruction of a minimum of 15 credit/ contact hours; five office hours weekly; 10 hours of on campus other duty hours weekly. Meet deadlines; attend required meetings; participate in professional development activities, assessment activities and committee

Faculty position in Biology at Lynchburg College, Virginia, USA

2008-04-07T03:42:00.001-07:00

The Biology Program of Lynchburg College invites applications for a one-year position starting in the 2008-2009 academic year. Candidates should have a Ph.D. degree by the starting date; ABDs may be considered. Individuals with broad training in biology are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include teaching introductory biology, human anatomy and physiology for nursing students,

Full-Time Faculty - Biology in Maryland, USA

2008-04-07T03:39:00.001-07:00

Salary: $30,000 to less than $50,000Institution: Allegany College of MarylandApplication deadline: 5/5/2008 ALLEGANY COLLEGE OF MARYLAND FULL-TIME FACULTYBIOLOGY http://www.allegany.edu/jobs/collegejobs Allegany College of Maryland, a comprehensive two-year institution located in Allegany County, Maryland, and Somerset and Bedford Counties in Pennsylvania, invites applications for a 9-

Assistant or Associate Professor of Biology in USA

2008-04-07T03:32:00.000-07:00

University of the Virgin IslandsLocation: United States of America Faculty Vacancy for Fall 2008Science and Mathematics DivisionSt. Thomas Campus JOB TITLE: Assistant or Associate Professor of BiologyJOB CODE NUMBER: 321017 The University of the Virgin Islands is a Historically Black publicly supported land-grant institution. UVI is seeking faculty who will ensure that students meet

Graduate Student / Visiting Scholar / Postdoctoral Fellow Positions in Canada

2008-04-06T23:43:00.001-07:00

(1). A Master's (or Ph. D) student position to work on bioconversion of biomass in pulp/paper mill sludge to useful bioproducts and/or biofuels will be available from September 1, 2008 or January 1. 2009. Collaboration with the engineers in pulp/paper mills is available. The successful candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in biological sciences, chemistry, forestry science

Two postdoctoral positions --Torii lab, Seattle, USA

2008-04-04T04:03:00.000-07:00

TWO POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS/RESEARCH TECH POSITION: ARABIDOPSIS STOMATAL DEVELOPMENTUniversity of Washington, Seattle Two postdoctoral positions (one position may be converted for a Research Tech) are available immediately to study stomatal patterning and differentiation. We have shown that a family of three receptor-like kinases controls the density and orientation of asymmetric cell

Postdoc to study Arabidopsis Reproduction & Natural Variation, University College Cork, Ireland

2008-04-03T10:31:00.001-07:00

Our lab is seeking applications from highly motivated postdocs to work on genetics of reproduction in Arabidopsis thaliana polyploids. The successful applicant will work within a small team of researchers investigating sexual and asexual reproduction (apomixis). We seek enthusiastic and highly motivated candidates with excellent and proven skills in plant genetics, genetic mapping, molecular

Research Technician at University of New Brunswick, Canada

2008-04-03T10:27:00.001-07:00

Canada Research Chair in Forest and Conservation Genomics and Biotechnology Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management University of New Brunswick, Fredericton A full-time position of Research Technician is available immediately in the Forest Genetics and Genomics Lab at the University of New Brunswick, Fredericton. The Research Technician will be a member of an active and well-funded

Job alerts in more subjects: Tell your suggestions now

2008-04-02T09:42:00.001-07:00

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Post-doc position, Hardtke lab, Univ. of Lausanne, Switzerland

2008-04-02T08:24:00.001-07:00

A postdoctoral position is available starting immediately in the lab of Christian Hardtke at the Dept. of Plant Molecular Biology, University of Lausanne, Switzerland. Our department offers excellent research infrastructure combined with a lively, interactive and international scientific community, located in the beautiful Lake Geneva region. The candidate is expected to build on recent progress

Postdoc/botanist with expertise in molecular systematics at Brown Univ.

2008-03-30T18:43:00.001-07:00

A post-doctoral research position is available in the Edwards lab in the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department at Brown University. We are looking for an enthusiastic botanist with expertise in molecular systematics. The successful candidate will take the lead in ongoing phylogenetic studies of the Portulacineae, an enigmatic group of plants that includes the cacti, the Anacampserotae, the

Faculty Positions, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

2008-03-29T18:52:00.001-07:00

University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources is in the process of expanding their efforts in molecular biosciences. The Department of Agronomy and Horticulture invites applications for 9-month, tenure-leading, 80% research /20% teaching, Assistant Professor positions in (1) Plant Molecular Physiology and (2) Horticultural Molecular Genetics. The Plant

Three PostDoc Positions, University of Copenhagen, Demark

2008-03-29T18:39:00.001-07:00

3 Post doc positions within molecular breedingKU-LIFE, Department of Agricultural Sciences wishes to appoint the following positions:1 post doc within molecular breeding of crops for biofuels from June 1st 2008 to May 31st, 2010 with option of 1-year prolongation. Duties will include research within molecular breeding of biofuel crops. The appointee should have qualifications within the following

Postdoctoral position at the University of Texas at Austin

2008-03-28T18:52:00.001-07:00

A postdoctoral position is available to study the molecular mechanism of floral transition. The research mainly focuses on the epigenetic regulation of the floral transition by environmental cues, using genetic, biochemical and epigenomic approaches. Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. in biological sciences or a related discipline. Experience with plants is helpful, but not required. Salary

Interview questions

2008-03-24T18:54:00.001-07:00

Already appeared for job interview(s)? How many questions you have faced? How many you have answered? Would like to share your experience with others?Anonymously or not, send your interview questions and if possible with answers to us. We will publish the same for the benefit of everybody. It will be a good collection of interview questions. Hope you will participate in this noble venture. Send

Questions about Salary History - Salary Negotiation Do's and Don'ts

2008-03-21T04:44:00.001-07:00

Q: I am underpaid in my current job. But how do I respond to the salary history question when I am trying to correct that as I interview for new jobs?A: Do some homework and try to analyze your skills and abilities. Your best strategy is to keep them focused on what is an appropriate amount for you given your experience, skills and credentials today. In addition, be prepared to explain why you

Salary Negotiations

2008-03-21T04:33:00.001-07:00

Salary negotiation is more of an art than a science. It usually is one of the most neglected and under-rated aspects of a Job search. Have your ever thought about this while you apply for a job? Few points while negotiating for better pay are given below: Preparation is critical when negotiating the terms of your employment. The more information you have, the more successful you will be. Study

2nd annual symposium of the Canadian Barcode of Life Network, April 28-29, 2008

2008-03-16T23:11:00.000-07:00

The 2nd annual symposium of the Canadian Barcode of Life Network will take place April 28-29, 2008 at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. The conference will highlight key advances in a DNA barcode-based approach to biodiversity recognition, including recent bioinformatic developments. Taking place over two days, the conference will address what is known of barcodes for both Canadian and

Postdoctoral position on comparative genomics of conifers in Canada

2008-03-16T22:41:00.000-07:00

Postdoctoral Position in Comparative Genomics University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada A postdoctoral position is available in the area of comparative genomics of conifers. Specific activities may include sequence analysis across conifer taxa, association genetics of white spruce (combined QTL mapping and SNP associations), expression QTL mapping, and inferences about conifer

U.S. Visa - Educational Advising Centers

2008-03-14T10:38:00.000-07:00

Source: http://educationusa.state.gov/centers/AFRICAANGOLA Educational Advising Center Walk Up Address: Rua Houari Boumedienne, 32 Miramar Luanda ANGOLA C.P. 6484 tel: 244-222-641122 e-mail: luandapas1@yahoo.com website: http://

U.S. Student Visas

2008-03-14T10:28:00.001-07:00

Students are Encouraged to Apply Early(Source: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html) Student Applicants (for F-1 and M-1 visas) - Overview If you are going to the U.S. primarily for tourism, but want to take a short course of study of less than 18 hours per week, you may be able to do so on a visitor visa

U.S. Visa Policy: New Procedures (Procedures)

2008-03-14T10:23:00.000-07:00

What's the Same in U.S. Visa Application Procedures? Many aspects of U.S. visa application process continue as before. All applicants' names are routinely checked against sophisticated government databases for possible criminal or other information that may disqualify them. The consular officer examines the application and supporting documents and data for facts indicating possible

U.S. Visa Policy: New Procedures (Processing)

2008-03-14T10:22:00.001-07:00

In 2001 and 2002, the United States passed new laws that affected some aspects of the nonimmigrant visa process and entry-exit procedures. Many things remain the same, however. What's the Same in U.S. Visa Processing Procedures? Applicants still must complete all of the various application forms, submit photographs, application fees and other kinds of documentation as they did before.To obtain

U.S. Visa Policy

2008-03-14T10:20:00.001-07:00

The U.S. is a free and open society. We welcome citizens from around the world who genuinely want to visit, study, and do business here. We are dedicated to protecting their safety and keeping our doors open to them. Changes in visa procedures reflect our concern for ensuring the safety of U.S. residents and visitors alike, not to make it more difficult for legitimate travelers to enter the

Upcoming conferences, workshops, training courses in all branches of science

2008-03-13T10:40:00.001-07:00

Click on the titles listed below to view the details. Use your browser's back button to come back to this page Upcoming conferences, workshops, training courses in all branches of scienceICREA Conference on the Origin and Early Evolution of Metazoans, 24th-25th October 2008 2008 American Genetic Association Meeting, June 4-7, 2008European Mathematical Genetics Meeting in Rotterdam, 10-11 April,

A postdoctoral researcher position is available immediately at University of California, Riverside

2008-03-04T17:50:00.001-08:00

A postdoctoral researcher position is available immediately to study the regulatory mechanism of pathogen-induced small RNAs in plant immunity. Endogenous small RNAs have emerged as important players in gene expression reprogramming during disease responses. The candidate will establish and conduct the genetic screening to identify new components in this pathway in Arabidopsis. The candidate will

Postdoc scientist at Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research

2008-02-29T18:55:00.000-08:00

The Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research (MPIZ) seeks a post-doctoral scientist to establish Affymetrix chip hybridizations for different types of array. In addition the successful applicant will work closely with research groups to prepare hybridization experiments and analyze the data. The position will be based in the DNA core facility which houses a DNA sequencing service, robots

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Dept of Biology, Univ. of Leicester

2008-02-29T18:54:00.000-08:00

Salary Grade 7 - GBP 28,289 to 32,796 per annum Available immediately for 18 months Ref: R3654 A BBSRC-funded postdoctoral position is available immediately for a strongly motivated individual to study novel nuclear mutations that affect the efficiency of chloroplast protein import in the model plant, Arabidopsis thaliana. The mutations were identified in forward-genetic screens for

Research Associate - Plant and Microbial Science, Imperial College London

2008-02-29T09:49:00.001-08:00

Department of Life Sciences Division of Biology Faculty of Natural Sciences Salary: £24,570 - £35,800 per annum Imperial College is ranked the fifth best university in the world (Times Higher QS World University Rankings 2007). The Bio-Solar Energy Lab conducts world class research into various aspects of natural photosynthesis. This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate with an

PhD position Genes for Seed Quality in The Netherlands

2008-02-28T18:29:00.001-08:00

Association of Universities in The Netherlands - VSNU PhD position Genes for Seed Quality Plant Sciences Group Wageningen, (Gelderland), 38 hours per week Job description The yield and economic success of horticultural crops depends to a large degree on the quality of the seed used to grow these crops. Seed quality or seed performance is the resultant of a series of complex processes that are

Postdoctoral position in brassica epigenetics in IPMB, Taiwan

2008-02-26T17:42:00.001-08:00

A postdoctoral fellow position is available at the Institute of Plant and Microbial Biology, Academia Sinica (IPMB-AS), to study the role of Polycomb Group proteins in plant (broccoli) development, a collaborative effort between Dr. Z. Renee Sung, UC Berkeley, California and Dr. L. Oliver Chen in IPMB-AS, Taiwan. Polycomb group proteins play major roles in embryogenesis, cancer and stem cell

Post-doctoral position in Molecular Systematics Univ. Missouri-St. Louis

2008-02-24T08:10:00.001-08:00

Subject: Two post-doctoral positions are available in the Department of Biology, University of Missouri St. Louis, each for one year. 1. Phylogenetic systematics of switchgrass and its relatives. A Ph.D. and experience in plant evolutionary biology or molecular

Postdoctoral Position at the Noble Foundation

2008-02-23T02:08:00.001-08:00

Position ID: PB-S095-373 The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to work on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying polarity establishment and directional growth control in plants. Studies will focus on characterizing root developmental mutants in Arabidopsis using multidisciplinary approaches including live cell imaging, molecular biology, genetics and

Epigenetic Postdoctoral RA

2008-02-20T09:33:00.001-08:00

THE EPIGENETIC CONTROL OF PLANT MALE GAMETOPHYTE AND GERMLINE DEVELOPMENT Postdoctoral Research Associate Salary Grade 7 - £28,289 to £32,796 per annum Available immediately for 36 months. Ref: R3640 Applications are invited for a 3-year BBSRC-funded postdoctoral position to investigate the role and diversity of small RNA (sRNA) pathways that operate in the epigenetic control of gene expression