LOCATION: Wheat Genetic & Genomic Resources Center; Department of Plant Pathology, 4024 Throckmorton Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506.
APPOINTMENT: Term appointment, renewable based upon satisfactory progress and continued funding.
AVAILABLE: 15 April, 2009.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop improved wheat germ plasm using the tools of molecular biology, reverse genetics, and/or molecular mapping; characterize traits from wheat and wild relative with a primary focus on disease resistance; mutant isolation by reverse genetic screens (TILLING); functional analysis of agronomically important genes; wheat genome/chromosome analysis.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: 1. PhD degree in plant sciences/genetics/agronomy with a background in molecular genetics, molecular biology, or a related field; 2. demonstrated quality of work and ability to design and conduct independent experiments with strong commitment on achieving goals; 3. excellent oral and written communication skills and an ability to work in a team-based, collaborative environment. Preferred: 1. Experience in wheat/plant genetics, molecular genetics, and cereal crop plant pathology and/or 2. bioinformatics skills.
TO APPLY: Please submit a complete application including (1) a cover letter of application summarizing research experience; (2) a resume or curriculum vitae; and (3) the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and E-mail addresses of three references both by E-mail and surface mail to: Dr. Bikram S. Gill [E-mail: bsgill@ksu.edu] or Dr. Bernd Friebe [E-mail: friebe@ksu.edu], Department of Plant Pathology, 4024 Throckmorton Plant Sciences Center, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-5502, Telephone: 785-532-6176.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 20 March, 2009 or until the position is filled.
Kansas State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Background checks required.