Postdoctoral Position at Cornell University - Plant-Aphid Interactions
A postdoc position to study Arabidopsis-aphid interactions is available
in the laboratory of Georg Jander at the Boyce Thompson Institute for
Plant Research in Ithaca, New York. Responsibilities of the successful
candidate will include design and implementation of experiments to
investigate plant metabolic responses to aphid infestation,
identification of unknown plant metabolites, as well as aphid responses
to plant metabolites. Development of additional areas of interest within
the scope of the project is encouraged. Funding is available for two
years, as early as January, 2008. Candidates with backgrounds in
biochemistry, plant physiology, molecular biology, or genetics
encouraged to apply. Scientists with prior experience in analysis of
small molecules by HPLC, NMR, or MASS SPECTROMETRY are particularly
encouraged to apply
The Boyce Thompson Institute is a private non-profit research
organization located on the campus of Cornell University, which has a
large, active plant research community. Ithaca is located in upstate
New York and provides a pleasant university-town living environment with
many outdoor recreational op****tunities. Further information about the
Boyce Thompson Institute and its facilities can be found at
http://bti.cornell.edu/.
Applications should include a cover letter detailing research interests
and experience, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references. To
apply for the position or for more information, please contact Georg
Jander, Boyce Thompson Institute, Ithaca, NY 14853; email = gj32
@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
phone = (607) 254-1365. Review of applications will begin
immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The Boyce
Thompson Institute is an equal op****tunity employer.
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