From X.W.Wang from rhul.ac.uk Sat Nov 1 12:03:22 2008 From: X.W.Wang from rhul.ac.uk (Wang XW) Date: Sat Nov 1 17:50:13 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] re: Looking for primers References: <200810311703.m9VH3DV17974@net.bio.net> Message-ID: <7A6260F15DAFF74287931477F4C59B462C84E4@exch-db-03.cc.rhul.local> Dear Maria , Have you pay attention to your enzymes for methylation sensitivity? It is your ecotype was real col-0 or Ler? I have some primers used for my PhD research before, they works well. Could you let know the specific positions in the range? Maybe be I have tell you how to design primers for SNP if neccessary. Xuewen Message: 4 Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:01:58 -0400 From: "Maria Acero" Subject: [Arabidopsis] Looking for primers To: arab-gen@magpie.bio.indiana.edu Message-ID: <2f1ae9160810291101if9fc0f9teda8081138c5c1f1@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Hello, I am a master student working on a mapping project. I am looking for markers in chromosome I between 12Mbp and the centromere. I have tried designing my own primers in this region using SNPs, but when I try them they show the same size for the Col and Ler bands. If someone could please give me information on markers that show differente band sizes for Col and Ler in this region, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Maria Acero ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Arab-gen mailing list Arab-gen@net.bio.net http://www.bio.net/biomail/listinfo/arab-gen End of Arab-gen Digest, Vol 42, Issue 22 **************************************** -------------- next part -------------- Dear Maria , Have you pay attention to your enzymes for methylation sensitivity? It is your ecotype was real col-0 or Ler? I have some primers used for my PhD research before, they works well. Could you let know the specific positions in the range? Maybe be I have tell you how to design primers for SNP if neccessary. Xuewen Message: 4 Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:01:58 -0400 From: "Maria Acero" Subject: [Arabidopsis] Looking for primers To: arab-gen@magpie.bio.indiana.edu Message-ID: <2f1ae9160810291101if9fc0f9teda8081138c5c1f1@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Hello, I am a master student working on a mapping project. I am looking for markers in chromosome I between 12Mbp and the centromere. I have tried designing my own primers in this region using SNPs, but when I try them they show the same size for the Col and Ler bands. If someone could please give me information on markers that show differente band sizes for Col and Ler in this region, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Maria Acero ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Arab-gen mailing list Arab-gen@net.bio.net http://www.bio.net/biomail/listinfo/arab-gen End of Arab-gen Digest, Vol 42, Issue 22 **************************************** From mark_johnson_1 from brown.edu Mon Nov 3 11:08:41 2008 From: mark_johnson_1 from brown.edu (Mark Johnson) Date: Mon Nov 3 14:46:28 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] Faculty Position @ Brown University Message-ID: We view Arabidopsis as a premiere model for systems biology of the cell and encourage Arabidopsis researches to apply for the faculty position recently posted by our department: Systems Biology Faculty Position (Assistant Professor) The Department of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry at Brown University announces the opening of a tenure-track faculty position effective July 1, 2009. Qualifications include a Ph.D. and/ or M.D. degree with relevant postdoctoral research training and a record of excellence in research. The successful applicant will be an experimentalist in the general area of cell biology who will be expected to pursue an independent, externally-funded research program with a focus on systems-level approaches to investigate complex biological phenomena. Special attention will be given to quantitative bioimaging methodologies to investigate biological systems and networks. The applicant should demonstrate a commitment to graduate and undergraduate education, and to be an active member of the NIH- funded predoctoral training program in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry. Research space will be provided in a new, state-of- the-art facility with access to modern core facilities. Applicants should arrange for at least three confidential reference letters to be sent under separate cover to the contact address. Review of applications, which should include a curriculum vitae, recent representative publications and a description of research interests, will commence on December 1, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled. Contact address: Dr. Stephen Helfand, c/o Ms. Joan Boyles, Department of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry, Brown University, Box G-L274, Providence, RI 02912. Please submit one copy of application materials to the above address, and an electronic version (preferably in PDF format) to MCB_FacultySearch@brown.edu . Brown University is an EEO/AA Employer and welcomes applications from women and minorities. From pdupre from ciatej.net.mx Mon Nov 3 18:11:02 2008 From: pdupre from ciatej.net.mx (Patricia Dupre) Date: Tue Nov 4 17:55:11 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] DR5:GUS(GFP) Message-ID: Dear Arabidopsis researchers, I4m looking for a construct harbouring DR5-GUS(GFP) in view to perform some exp of transformation with a particle gun. I would be very grateful if anyone can send me this construct. Many thanks in advance. Patricia Dupri pdupre@ciatej.net.mx CIATEJ Avenida Normalista 800, Guadalajara, Jalisco,44270 Mixico Tel: (+52)33 3345 5200 ext.1705, ext.fax 1001 From humayra.bashir from gmail.com Wed Nov 5 05:03:43 2008 From: humayra.bashir from gmail.com (Humayra Bashir) Date: Wed Nov 5 12:12:12 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] Growing Arabidopsis under sulfur defficiency Message-ID: <521e82550811050203w566228e9k59d2b60c198a87a2@mail.gmail.com> Hi i m working on arabidopsis proteomics under sulfur defficiency, can any one suggest me best substitute for salts containing sulfate used in prepration of Hoagland medium. or any suitable protocol to make sulfur defficient Hoagland solution. -- Humayra Bashir Research scholar From sungwon from mcb.umass.edu Wed Nov 5 09:50:29 2008 From: sungwon from mcb.umass.edu (Sungwon Han) Date: Wed Nov 5 12:12:44 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] Query for arabidopsis seeds expressing LAT52 or LAT59 ER specific GFP Message-ID: <4911B2B5.4060409@mcb.umass.edu> Dear Arab-gen subscribers I am looking for *_arabidopsis_* seeds carrying *ER marker -GFP* expressed in *pollen*, for example,such as LAT52(LAT59)-ER-GFP. As I know, out here vectors exist for tobacco or other plant system. I was not lucky to find transgenic line in arabidopsis. If anyone can inform me about the seeds or can provide such arabidopsis seeds, I really appreciate that. Thanks. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Sungwon Han, PhD (sungwon@mcb.umass.edu) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Schnell lab (LGRT 1106) 710 North Pleasant St, 913 LGRT Dept of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology University of Massachusetts, Amherst office 413-545-4025 fax 413-545-3291 alternative email adress: sungwon.han.phd@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- From ericl89 from hotmail.com Wed Nov 5 14:24:45 2008 From: ericl89 from hotmail.com (Eric Lam) Date: Wed Nov 5 16:27:01 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] Postdoc Position for Biofuel Research Message-ID: A POSTDOCTORAL POSITION for BIOFUEL RESEARCH is available immediately at the Biotech Center, Rutgers University, in the laboratory of Prof. Eric Lam (http://aesop.rutgers.edu/~lamlab) for a highly motivated scientist. Plants have the unique ability of harvesting the sun's energy while fixing atmospheric carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that has been linked to global warming and severe climate changes. Although the use of sugarcane for bioethanol production in Brazil has demonstrated the economic and technical feasibility of providing renewable "green" fuel in a large economy, much research and development will be necessary to successfully expand the productivity of energy crops and efficiency of their conversion into fuels. Using a combination of biochemical, molecular and genetic approaches, this position funded by the Biotechnology Center at Rutgers University will focus on developing methods to engineer plants for facilitating the downstream fermentation process. As such, our objective is to make significant contributions to the worldwide quest for renewable and environmentally sustainable energy source that can replace fossil fuels. The ideal applicant should have prior experience with molecular and biochemical techniques. Knowledge of plant biology and microscopy will be desirable as well. If you are interested in this position, please email a cover-letter stating your research interests, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to: Prof. Eric Lam, ericL89@hotmail.com The Biotech Center at Rutgers University is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and enjoys a convenient location close to the famous Jersey Shore and Pocono Mountains while also easily accessible (within 1 hour by car or train) to metropolitan areas such as New York City and Philadelphia. The Biotech Center at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences in the Cook Campus is well equipped with advanced instrumentations for molecular biology, biochemistry and microscopy. Rutgers University is an equal opportunity employer that strongly encourages underrepresented groups to apply for open positions. Prof. Eric Lam Director, Biotechnology Center for Agriculture and the Environment Professor of Plant Biology and Pathology Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, U.S.A. Email: ericL89@hotmail.com; Lam@aesop.rutgers.edu From jiangyqcn from hotmail.com Wed Nov 5 17:37:50 2008 From: jiangyqcn from hotmail.com (Y Jiang) Date: Wed Nov 5 18:27:25 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] protein precipitation during dialysis Message-ID: hello, colleagues, I met a problem with a plant transcription factor (TF) protein expressed in E.coli. The TF protein was expressed and purified through anti-His resin from inclusion body (as it was not expresssed in the supernatant, but in the inclusion body). It was later dialyzed against a buffer (25 mM HEPES/KOH at pH 7.5, 40 mM KCl, 0.1 mM EDTA, 10% glycerol, 1 mM DTT and 30 mg/L PMSF) at 4?C. This dialysis buffer is copied from a ref describing a different Arabidopsis TF using almost the same expression vector and purification system. However, the protein precipitated during dialysis and after centrifugation, I quantified the protein concentration of supernatant and found that it is very low(almost negative calculating from the standard curve, Bradford assay). So most proteins went into the the pellet after spining. I need to get some biochemically active protein for an assay. Does anyone know how to solve this? The pI of the TF is 10.3. Is it worth diluting the protein before dialysis? Or should I use a different dialysis buffer with a lower pH? Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks. _________________________________________________________________ From kim.boutilier from wur.nl Thu Nov 6 07:02:19 2008 From: kim.boutilier from wur.nl (Boutilier, Kim) Date: Thu Nov 6 12:49:13 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] PhD position arabidopsis somatic embryogenesis Message-ID: <47C53C762312C548BF23B6556377B3EB01618A4E@scomp0038.wurnet.nl> Project description A Ph.D. position is available starting early in 2009 at Plant Research International - Wageningen University and Research Centre to study the molecular regulation of somatic embryogenesis induction in the model plant arabidopsis. The preferred clonal propagation tool for many crops is somatic embryogenesis, in which vegetative cells are induced to form embryos in vitro, usually after exposure to plant hormones. BABY BOOM (BBM) is an AP2/ERF domain transcription factor that is able to induce somatic embryogenesis in the absence of exogenous hormone application. The project makes use of state-of-the art genomics techniques to identify the molecular factors that make a cell competent to respond to BBM and form somatic embryos. The PhD student will be assisted for the duration of the project by a part-time technician. Requirements The candidate should possess an M.Sc. or equivalent in (plant) molecular biology, with an interest in developmental biology. Experience in protein biochemistry is a plus. Proficiency in English (both spoken and written) is required. Employment conditions The gross salary per month is ?2,000 in the first year increasing to ?2,558 in the fourth year. The initial contract is for 18 months and will be extended for an additional 30 months pending a positive performance evaluation. Information Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from Dr. Kim Boutilier, tel: +31 317 480982, E-mail: kim.boutilier@wur.nl. Application Send your application before December 15th, 2008 to Mrs. Lydia Bikker, Wageningen UR Plant Sciences Group, Personnel & Organization Department, P.O. Box 16, 6700 AA Wageningen, The Netherlands. E-mail: vacaturemeldingen.psg@wur.nl. Applications may be submitted electronically (MS Word or PDF) or as hard copy versions. The application should comprise a cover letter indicating your suitability for this position, your curriculum vitae and two letters of reference. Please mention vacancy number 08.biosc.08 in your cover letter. Organisation Wageningen University and Research Centre (Wageningen UR) is an internationally renowned institute in the fields of life sciences and sustainability. Wageningen Plant Sciences Group (PSG) is a Wageningen UR consortium, bringing together the expertise of Wageningen University and the research institutes Plant Research International (PRI) and PPO (Applied Plant Research). From ewalker from bio.umass.edu Mon Nov 10 13:29:03 2008 From: ewalker from bio.umass.edu (Elsbeth Walker) Date: Mon Nov 10 16:59:05 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] Emergency help-array data for genes not on Affy arrays Message-ID: Dear Arabinetters, I am writing with a plea for help with a matter that has arisen in an undergraduate class that I teach at UMass. Each semester my students use tools available on the web and some basic wet bench experiments to characterize the function of an unknown gene. We have just gotten to the part of the semester when the students look at publicly available microarra= y data, and it turns out that two groups were assigned genes that are not represented on the Affymetrics chips. (This is my fault=97I did not proper= ly vet them before assigning them L ) I am hoping that perhaps some of you folks out there have run, e.g., Nimblegen array experiments in which these two genes *are* represented. An of course, that you would be willing to share the data on these genes with my undergrads. We are specifically looking for normalized (but otherwise raw) data (so the students can do manipulations on their own) for these two genes: At4g03220 At1g19490 Any help you can provide will be *greatly* appreciated by me and my students!! Elsbeth Walker P.S. For more info on the class, see: http://bcrc.bio.umass.edu/courses/fall2008/biol/biol397a/index.php/Main_Pag= e --=20 Elsbeth L Walker Associate Professor, Biology UMass, Amherst AMherst, MA 01003 413 545-0861 (voice) 413 545-3243 (fax) From cwt6 from cornell.edu Tue Nov 11 10:55:38 2008 From: cwt6 from cornell.edu (Chih-Wei Tung) Date: Tue Nov 11 16:42:45 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] Plant Ontology Database #1108 Release Message-ID: <03AD9D47-E95B-418E-A6AD-C3BFEBEEFF95@cornell.edu> Dear all, Plant Ontology Consortium (POC, http://www.plantontology.org) is excited to announce the release #1108 (November 2008) of the Plant Ontology Database. The release notes are available at: http:// www.plantontology.org/docs/release_notes/index.html In this release, we bring you 13068 gene annotations from TAIR (www.arabidopsis.org), Gramene (www.gramene.org), SGN (www.sgn.cornell.edu) and MaizeGDB (www.maizegdb.org), 8558 QTL annotations from Gramene, 5904 germplasm associations from SGN and NASC (www.arabidopsis.info). For genes curated by TAIR and SGN, you may also find links to their Gene Ontology (GO, http:// www.geneontology.org/) pages through PO browser at http:// www.plantontology.org/amigo/go.cgi The new ontology files and the database dump are available for download. Please follow the instructions provided at http:// www.plantontology.org/download/download.html To submit plant ontology term requests, we encourage researchers to use SourceForge PO tracker (http://sourceforge.net/tracker/? func=add&group_id=76834&atid=835555) The Plant Ontology Consortium web: http:www.plantontology.org e-mail: po-dev at plantontology.org The project is funded by National Science Foundation, USA, (Grant No. DBI-0703908) From HorvathDP from gmail.com Tue Nov 11 11:23:33 2008 From: HorvathDP from gmail.com (Dave Horvath) Date: Tue Nov 11 16:43:12 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] Re: Emergency help-array data for genes not on Affy arrays References: Message-ID: <788da469-83ed-4a50-89e6-09c42799f5a3@s9g2000prg.googlegroups.com> If these genes have homology to genes from other species, there may be expression information besides what is available from arabidopsis studies. We see At4g03220 showing slight up-regulation during endodormancy induction in underground buds of leafy spurge followed by down regulation again during winter (p value only 0.17). Dave Horvath USDA-ARS Fargo ND From info from noster-it.com Tue Nov 11 05:19:40 2008 From: info from noster-it.com (Dokorek) Date: Tue Nov 11 16:45:07 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] job, discussion, contacts in biology Message-ID: <94856b89-807e-451d-be65-aac48d5f78d6@p35g2000prm.googlegroups.com> http://biospace.ethz.ch From weigel from weigelworld.org Wed Nov 12 13:23:15 2008 From: weigel from weigelworld.org (Detlef Weigel) Date: Wed Nov 12 14:57:16 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] Emergency help-array data for genes not on Affy arrays Message-ID: <286D4164-B345-4023-B879-5D6BE40156D8@weigelworld.org> We have produced a public resource for tiling array data, which should cover your genes: http://jsp.weigelworld.org/tileviz/tileviz.jsp http://gbrowse.weigelworld.org/cgi-bin/gbrowse/attax/ Detlef Weigel Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology 72076 T?bingen Germany http://weigelworld.org From staceyg from missouri.edu Wed Nov 12 23:40:53 2008 From: staceyg from missouri.edu (Stacey, Gary) Date: Thu Nov 13 12:08:47 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] George Redei died Nov. 10 Message-ID: <5823E86B5049E24CAE8B2203D93EBC7603EF528A@UM-XMAIL07.um.umsystem.edu> Former MU professor's plant genetics work broke ground George (Gy??rgy) P. R??dei, formerly of Columbia, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, in Nashville, Tenn. Mr. R??dei was born June 14, 1921, in Vienna, Austria, to Kalman and Margit R??dei. He lived in Hungary, where he finished his formal education, until 1956. He and his wife, Magdolna, moved to Columbia in 1957. He began teaching at MU that year. At MU, Mr. R??dei researched the genetics and biology of Arabidopsis, a small mustard plant. He was the only person in the U.S. to work with the plant for about 20 years. Now, about 16,000 laboratories are pursuing research with Arabidopsis using his methods.He conducted his research in a cherished Curtis Hall office, which had been designed and occupied by Barbara McClintock, who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1983. Mr. R??dei published approximately 250 papers, notes, letters, book chapters and books. His work appeared in journals including Science, Nature, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, The EMBO Journal, Genes and Development, Molecular and General Genetics, Biochemical Genetics and Annual Review of Genetics. Mr. R??dei remained at MU until he retired in 1991, but he continued teaching as a professor emeritus. He was a visiting professor at the Max-Planck-Institut in Cologne, Germany, and he taught for four years at the E??tv??s Lor??nd University of Basic Sciences in Budapest, Hungary. Mr. R??dei was also a member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. After he retired, Mr. R??dei continued to publish. His works include the ?EURoeEncyclopedic Dictionary of Genetics, Genomics and Proteomics,?EUR?? ?EURoeGenetics Manual?EUR?? and a two-volume body of work titled the ?EURoeEncyclopedia of Genetics, Genomics, Proteomics, and Informatics.?EUR?? In 2004, MU dedicated the Plant Growth Facilities section of the Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center to Mr. R??dei. Mr. R??dei is survived by his wife; one daughter, Mari R??dei Tenkhoff; one son-in-law, Kirk Tenkhoff; and three granddaughters, Paige, Grace and Anne Tenkhoff. Memorials may be made to the George R??dei Plant Growth Facility in Life Sciences Center Fund, 401 Reynolds Alumni Center, Columbia, MO 65211, or to Alive Hospice Inc., 1718 Patterson St., Nashville, TN 37203. -- ANNA BETH BLEVINS advertisements From ecker from salk.edu Thu Nov 13 10:06:30 2008 From: ecker from salk.edu (Joseph R. Ecker) Date: Thu Nov 13 12:08:54 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] Emergency help-array data for genes not on Affy arrays Message-ID: <1317E8A6-AC1E-4FAB-BD9E-BBA0AD6471EE@salk.edu> To add to Detlef's comments about tiling arrays. We also have developed a browser that displays all public tiling array data for the Arabidopsis Tiling 1.0R Array that we developed with Affymetrix. http://signal.salk.edu/cgi-bin/atta http://www.affymetrix.com/products_services/arrays/specific/arab_tiling.affx As second route to looking at gene expression for genes not found on either Ath1 or Tiling array 1.0 is to use a new tool we developed to visualize gene expression using a method we developed call mRNA-seq. http://neomorph.salk.edu/epigenome.html Hope this helps Joe Joseph R. Ecker Professor, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies Plant Biology/Genomic Analysis Laboratories 10010 North Torrey Pines Road La Jolla, CA 92037 Phone (858) 453-4100 x1752 FAX (858) 558-6379 Web addresses: http://www.salk.edu http://signal.salk.edu http://pbio.salk.edu/pbioe/finaleckerhomepage.html http://www.salk.edu/faculty/faculty/details.php?id=18 Administrative Assistant: Nancy Benson Phone (858) 453-4100 x1106 Fax (858) 558-6379 email: nbenson@salk.edu From jrunions from brookes.ac.uk Fri Nov 14 12:07:36 2008 From: jrunions from brookes.ac.uk (John Runions) Date: Fri Nov 14 13:56:20 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] Who sells Silwet in the UK? Message-ID: <491DB058.6070103@brookes.ac.uk> Hi All, we've been using the same bottle of Silwet for years and it's run out. Lehle Seeds sell it but they want more for shipping to the UK than they want for the Silwet. It there a UK supplier? Thanks, John. -- ********************************* C. John Runions, Ph.D. School of Life Sciences Oxford Brookes University Oxford, UK OX3 0BP email: [1]jrunions@brookes.ac.uk phone: +44 (0) 1865 483 964 [2]Runions' lab web site Visit [3]The Illuminated Plant Cell dot com Oxford Brookes Master's in [4]Bioimaging with Molecular Technology References 1. mailto:jrunions@brookes.ac.uk 2. http://www.brookes.ac.uk/lifesci/runions/HTMLpages/index.html%21 3. http://www.illuminatedcell.com/ER.html 4. http://www.brookes.ac.uk/studying/courses/postgraduate/2007/bmt From Cyril.Zipfel from bbsrc.ac.uk Sat Nov 15 12:37:14 2008 From: Cyril.Zipfel from bbsrc.ac.uk (Cyril Zipfel (TSL)) Date: Sat Nov 15 17:53:28 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] Re: Who sells Silwet in the UK In-Reply-To: <200811151703.mAFH3cV10687@net.bio.net> Message-ID: http://www.desangosse.co.uk/adjuvants/produits/silwett.php -- Dr. Cyril Zipfel Group Leader The Sainsbury Laboratory Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UH, UK Tel +44 (0) 1603 450056 Fax +44 (0) 1603 450011 cyril.zipfel@tsl.ac.uk www.tsl.ac.uk/ On 15/11/08 17:03, "arab-gen-request@oat.bio.indiana.edu" wrote: > Send Arab-gen mailing list submissions to > arab-gen@net.bio.net > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://www.bio.net/biomail/listinfo/arab-gen > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > arab-gen-request@net.bio.net > > You can reach the person managing the list at > arab-gen-owner@net.bio.net > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Arab-gen digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Who sells Silwet in the UK? (John Runions) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:07:36 +0000 > From: John Runions > Subject: [Arabidopsis] Who sells Silwet in the UK? > To: Arabidopsis list > Message-ID: <491DB058.6070103@brookes.ac.uk> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1" > > > Hi All, we've been using the same bottle of Silwet for years and it's > run out. Lehle Seeds sell it but they want more for shipping to the > UK than they want for the Silwet. It there a UK supplier? Thanks, > John. > > -- > > ********************************* > C. John Runions, Ph.D. > School of Life Sciences > Oxford Brookes University > Oxford, UK > OX3 0BP > email: [1]jrunions@brookes.ac.uk > phone: +44 (0) 1865 483 964 > > [2]Runions' lab web site > > > Visit [3]The Illuminated Plant Cell dot com > Oxford Brookes Master's in [4]Bioimaging with Molecular Technology > > References > > 1. mailto:jrunions@brookes.ac.uk > 2. http://www.brookes.ac.uk/lifesci/runions/HTMLpages/index.html%21 > 3. http://www.illuminatedcell.com/ER.html > 4. http://www.brookes.ac.uk/studying/courses/postgraduate/2007/bmt > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Arab-gen mailing list > Arab-gen@net.bio.net > http://www.bio.net/biomail/listinfo/arab-gen > > End of Arab-gen Digest, Vol 43, Issue 11 > **************************************** From abbritt from ucdavis.edu Mon Nov 17 18:05:06 2008 From: abbritt from ucdavis.edu (Anne Britt) Date: Tue Nov 18 18:34:25 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] Raby leaf disc transformation Message-ID: <3B1F787A-8971-4958-A47B-E017032008A1@ucdavis.edu> Hi- Does anyone out there have a new (post-1986) and perhaps even improved protocol for agrobacterial leaf disc transformation in Arabidopsis? thanks in advance, Anne Anne Britt Professor Department of Plant Biology University of California Davis, CA 95616 (530) 752-0699 (530) 752-5410 (fax) From jsmalle from uky.edu Mon Nov 17 19:56:41 2008 From: jsmalle from uky.edu (Smalle, Jan A) Date: Tue Nov 18 18:36:01 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] Postdoctoral Positions: Arabidopsis proteasome-dependent proteolysis Message-ID: Postdoctoral Positions: Arabidopsis proteasome-dependent proteolysis University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY Two postdoctoral positions are available immediately to study the functions of proteasome-dependent proteolysis in plant stress responses and hormone signaling. Both positions involve one-year appointments, renewable upon the continued availability of funding. Applications should include a CV, a brief description of previous work, and contact information for three references, and should be sent to: Jan Smalle Assistant Professor Dept. Plant and Soil Sciences College of Agriculture University of Kentucky KTRDC bldg, 104A Cooper and University drives Lexington, KY 40546 USA E-mail: jsmalle@uky.edu Phone: 859-257-3677 Fax: 859-323-1077 Web Site: http://www.uky.edu/~jasmal3/ From zepedrof from gmail.com Tue Nov 18 10:51:46 2008 From: zepedrof from gmail.com (Jose Pedro Fonseca) Date: Tue Nov 18 18:36:07 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] choice of vectors for pull down Message-ID: <774498f60811180751h511fad4mec2b3158e7b37bea@mail.gmail.com> Hi all, I want to confirm interaction of three CBL-like proteins in sugar cane with a CIPK-like protein. I already have the CBL proteins cloned into pet28a fused with His tag and induction tests with IPTG worked fine. I had problems inducing the CIPK-like protein fused to a GST tag in pGEX 4t-1. Now I need to rethink my cloning strategy for CIPK (choose another vector with a different tag? order new primers and do cloning at pGEx again?). Based on the above info would anyone be kind to suggest a new vector or protocol so I could clone CIPK8 for pull down? I am assuming that for a pull down experiment all i need is one of my interacting proteins cloned in a vector that will allow me to "trap" it in an affinity column (in my case His tag) and then elute this with the target protein fused to a tag so I can do a western later to confirm interaction right? What about adding a FLAG to the CDS of CIPK when I design primers so I can use an anti -FLAG antibody later? would it be a nice match to go with His tagged proteins for a pull down? Thanks, JP Fonseca From pj37 from cornell.edu Tue Nov 18 14:04:31 2008 From: pj37 from cornell.edu (Pankaj Jaiswal) Date: Tue Nov 18 18:36:12 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] Pathway curator position Message-ID: <492311BF.8080001@cornell.edu> Oregon State University Research Associate (Post Doc); immediate opening Research Associate (Post Doc), Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Oregon State University, working as a pathway database curator. Full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term position. The anticipated duration of the position is 3 years, but annual reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head. This position is required to develop a comprehensive catalog of rice and other cereal plant metabolic pathways and enzymes. The project expands the coverage of metabolic pathways from Rice to all known pathways in major cereal plants. This database will be used as a reference database to generate other organism-specific plant pathway databases such as for maize and wheat. The curator will be responsible for development, curation and maintenance of the Pathway databases on Gramene in following ways. Required qualifications include PhD in Biochemistry, Biological Chemistry, Metabolomics, or related field; 2-5 years of experience working in wet lab research specializing in biochemical and/or regulatory pathways, enzyme kinetics, gene regulation; and have a demonstrated ability for independent and critical thinking, excellent communication skills in oral and written presentations in English and ability to work in teams. Preferred qualifications include a demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity; and experience with Linux and Windows operating system and programming in Perl, Java and HTML editing is highly desirable. To review the position description and apply, go to posting #0003545 at http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. When applying, you will be required to electronically submit your application, a Letter of Intent, and a Curriculum Vitae (including 3 references). Closing date 12/12/08. Oregon State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a policy of being responsive to dual-career needs. -- Pankaj Jaiswal From raymond.didonato from biobase-international.com Tue Nov 18 15:44:06 2008 From: raymond.didonato from biobase-international.com (Raymond DiDonato) Date: Tue Nov 18 18:36:19 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] Re:Emergency help-array data for genes not on Affy arrays Message-ID: <49232916.7020807@biobase-international.com> You could try GEO: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/geo/ In the Query section search for your gene using "Gene Profiles". This will give you a list of experiments using platforms which contain probes for your gene (custom Affy and others). Normally the normalized (otherwise untreated) sample files are included in the series associated with these records. Ray DiDonato From jmalonso from unity.ncsu.edu Fri Nov 21 09:00:15 2008 From: jmalonso from unity.ncsu.edu (Jose Alonso) Date: Fri Nov 21 16:24:23 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] Two tenure-track positions in Genetics at NCSU Message-ID: Faculty Positions in Genetics Department of Genetics North Carolina State University The Department of Genetics at North Carolina State University invites applications at the assistant professor level for two tenure-track faculty positions in genetics. Successful candidates will establish research programs that complement existing departmental research strengths in quantitative, evolutionary and developmental genetics. Preference will be given to applicants with research expertise in population genetics, systems genetics or epigenetics. Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent, be broadly trained with at least two years of productive post-doctoral research experience, embrace interdisciplinary research and have a commitment to student training. New faculty members are expected to develop and maintain vibrant, extramurally-supported research programs and contribute to departmental teaching. A competitive salary and startup package will be provided to ensure a successful research program. Faculty in the Department of Genetics (http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/genetics/ ) are engaged in basic genetic research using model organisms. The department has strong graduate and post-doc programs and will be home to a new undergraduate major in genetics starting in 2009. NCSU has outstanding facilities and programs for plant (http://www.ncsu.edu/phytotron/ ) and animal (http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/brf/) research, genomics (http://gsl.cals.ncsu.edu/ ) and bioinformatics (http://bioinformatics.ncsu.edu/). To apply go to jobs.ncsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=82501, and provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation sent to Faculty Search Chair, Department of Genetics, Box 7614, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7614 (genetics@ncsu.edu ). Candidates should attach representative preprints or reprints to the application. Review of applications will begin January 6, 2009 and continue until the positions are filled. We welcome the opportunity to work with candidates to identify suitable employment opportunities for spouses or partners. NCSU is an AA/EO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status or disability. In its commitment to diversity and equity, NC State University seeks applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation. ADA Accommodations: please call 919-515-5727. Jose Alonso Phone: (919)515 5729 Fax: (919) 515 3355 Email: jmalonso@unity.ncsu.edu Web: http://www4.ncsu.edu/~jmalonso From pcubas from cnb.csic.es Fri Nov 21 10:31:14 2008 From: pcubas from cnb.csic.es (Pilar Cubas) Date: Fri Nov 21 16:24:32 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] postdoc position at the CNB, Madrid Message-ID: <6.2.3.4.1.20081121163034.05c95320@cnb.csic.es> Postdoctoral position in plant development The Laboratory of Dr. Pilar Cubas, in the Department of Plant Molecular Genetics at the Centro Nacional de Biotecnolog?a (CNB) offers a 3 year postdoctoral position. Starting date April-June 2009. We are studying the genetic control of shoot branching, a major determinant of plant architecture. We have characterized BRANCHED1 (BRC1), an Arabidopsis TCP gene that controls this decision acting inside the axillary buds. We have also shown that BRC1 integrates the response to environmental and developmental signals controlling branching (Aguilar-Mart?nez et al. 2007, Plant Cell 19: 458-472). The postdoc will work in one of the following topics: 1. BRC1 transcriptional, post-transcriptional and post-translational regulation 2. Identification and characterization of BRC1 target genes 3. Role of TCP transcription factors in plant growth and development Applicants with a Ph.D. in Genetics, Biochemistry or Molecular Biology, publications in international journals and a strong background in molecular biology, developmental biology or plant genetics are encouraged to apply. Please send CV, brief description of previous research and names of three references to: Pilar Cubas, Department of Plant Molecular Genetics, Centro Nacional de Biotecnolog?a. E-mail: pcubas@cnb.csic.es Further information: [1]http://www.cnb.uam.es/content/research/plantmolgenetics/meristemdev elopment/= ). ****************************************** Please note that my e-mail address has changed Dr. Pilar Cubas Dominguez Research Scientist Centro Nacional de Biotecnolog?a C/Darwin 3 Campus UAM Cantoblanco 28049 Madrid Spain pcubas@cnb.csic.es 34-915854905 References 1. 3D"http://www.cnb.uam.es/content/research/plantmolgenetics/meristemdev From bwaters2 from unlnotes.unl.edu Fri Nov 21 17:25:07 2008 From: bwaters2 from unlnotes.unl.edu (Brian M Waters) Date: Sat Nov 22 20:09:04 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] Postdoc and PhD postions available Message-ID: A postdoctoral position and a PhD assistantship are available immediately to study metal micronutrient nutrition in plants. Research in the lab seeks to gain a mechanistic understanding of how plants respond to mineral nutrient limitation, the physiological processes that move minerals from the soil, through the plant, and into the edible portions, and to determine which genes or gene products carry out or regulate these processes. Long term goals of this work are to generate biofortified plants for improved human nutrition. Nutrients of primary interest are iron and zinc. Candidates should be highly motivated and have research experience in plant physiology, molecular biology, and/or genetics, and should have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Good communication and writing skills are required. Interested parties should contact Dr. Brian Waters, University of Nebraska, Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, at bwaters2@unl.edu. Please see http://www.agronomy.unl.edu/newprospective/graduate.html for more information about the assistantship. Brian M. Waters Assistant Professor Horticultural Molecular Genetics Department of Agronomy and Horticulture University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE 68583 http://www.agronomy.unl.edu/newfacultystaff/directory/waters.html From staceyg from missouri.edu Fri Nov 21 18:17:32 2008 From: staceyg from missouri.edu (Stacey, Gary) Date: Sat Nov 22 20:09:24 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] Two Postdoctoral Positions Open Message-ID: <5823E86B5049E24CAE8B2203D93EBC7604CC25EB@UM-XMAIL07.um.umsystem.edu> Two Postdoctoral Positions Open University of Missouri, Columbia Two postdoctoral positions are available immediately to study different aspects of soybean genomics and genetics. 1. One position, funded by a recent NSF Plant Genome grant, will focus on the development and analysis of large, mutagenized populations of soybean. For this position, prior experience with plant molecular biology and genetics would be preferable. 2. The Second position focuses on the identification and mapping of soybean genes involved in innate immunity to pathogens. For this position, prior training in plant pathology and plant molecular biology is preferred. Experience with plant genetics will also be a plus. In both cases, candidates for these positions should have a solid track record of academic and research achievement. Both are challenging positions and part of larger cooperative projects. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Suitable candidates should email their curriculum vita and letter of interest (identifying which of the two positions is sought) to Prof. Gary Stacey, National Center for Soybean Biotechnology, 271E Bond Life Sciences Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO; email: staceyg@missouri.edu The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. Gary Stacey, Ph.D. Director, Center for Sustainable Energy Assoc. Director, National Center for Soybean Biotechnology Divisions of Plant Sciences and Biochemistry Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology 271E Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center University of Missouri Columbia, MO 65211 Office phone: 573-884-4752 Lab Phone: 573-884-4799 FAX: 573-884-9676 email: staceyg@missouri.edu website: http://psu.missouri.edu/staceylab/index.htm NCSB site: http://www.soybiotechcenter.org NSF Project site: http://www.soybeangenome.org From bmtyler from vt.edu Mon Nov 24 07:06:39 2008 From: bmtyler from vt.edu (Brett Tyler) Date: Mon Nov 24 13:11:46 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] Assistant Professor, Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions Message-ID: Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions Assistant Professor Department of Plant Pathology, Physiology & Weed Science College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) Blacksburg, Virginia Position Description: The Department of Plant Pathology, Physiology & Weed Science at Virginia Tech seeks applicants for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level. We seek an ambitious and creative individual who will employ cellular, molecular, and/or genomic approaches to understand interactions between plants and microbes. We are interested in scientists who investigate cellular biology of plant-microbe interactions, particularly those involving viruses. However, we will consider any candidate with exceptional potential to complement our existing strengths in functional and comparative genomics of o?mycetes, fungi and bacteria, and mechanisms of host resistance and innate immunity. The successful candidate will: 1) develop an extramurally funded, internationally recognized research program, 2) contribute to graduate-level courses in plant-microbe interactions, and 3) mentor students. The candidate will participate in a strong interdepartmental Molecular Plant Science graduate program. Additional information can be found at http://www.ppws.vt.edu and http://www.molplantsci.org.vt.edu/. Applicants are to submit an online application for position #081133 at https://jobs.vt.edu/. A complete application must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research & teaching statement and names and complete contact information of three (3) references. Review of applications will begin on December 15 and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity, inclusion, and to maintaining a work and learning environment that is free of all forms of discrimination. As a result, this institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office of Equal Opportunity. Responsibilities: o Develop and maintain a productive, internationally recognized research program through extramural funding o Contribute to graduate courses in molecular plant-microbe interactions and plant pathology o Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, as well as post doctoral fellows o Participate in department, college, university, and professional service and outreach activities o Adhere to the responsibilities of the faculty as described by the Faculty Handbook (www.provost.vt.edu/fhb.html) Qualification/Requirements: o An earned doctorate in the Life Sciences and postdoctoral with demonstrated experience in molecular and/or cellular aspects of plant-microbe interactions o A record of publication indicative of the potential to establish and maintain a productive research program o Ability to work within a team environment o Commitment and sensitivity to issues of diversity in the campus community Preferred Qualifications: o Documented success in attracting extramural research funding o Shared interests with other scientists studying aspects of plant biology and infectious disease across the University o Expertise with cell biological aspects of plant-microbe interactions, particularly those involving viruses o Demonstrated teaching expertise o Ability to work with a student body from diverse backgrounds Virginia Tech is the recipient of the National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award to increase the participation of women in academic science and engineering careers. -- ***************** Brett Tyler Professor Virginia Bioinformatics Institute Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Washington Street Blacksburg, VA 24061-0477 Telephone: (540) 231-7318 Fax: (540) 231-2606 Email: bmtyler@vt.edu Web: https://www.vbi.vt.edu/article/articleview/141 Administrative Assistant: Teresa Jewell Telephone: (540) 231-7941 Email: tsjewell@vbi.vt.edu ***************** From cdenbow from vt.edu Mon Nov 24 10:22:34 2008 From: cdenbow from vt.edu (Cindy Denbow) Date: Mon Nov 24 13:15:28 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] job advertisement posting Message-ID: <492AC6BA.9040006@vt.edu> Hello, Please distribute this advertisement for an assistant professor faculty position at Virginia Tech through your newsgroup. Thanks, Dr. Cindy Denbow Dept. Plant Pathology, Physiology, & Weed Science Blacksburg, VA 24061-0331 Plant Metabolomics/Metabolic Engineering Assistant Professor Department of Plant Pathology, Physiology & Weed Science College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) Position Description: The Department of Plant Pathology, Physiology & Weed Science at Virginia Tech seeks applicants for a tenure track position in Plant Metabolomics/Metabolic Engineering at the Assistant Professor level. Research focus should be on plant metabolism and metabolic engineering problems, for example in bio-design, bio-processing, bio-fuels, production of novel compounds, improved quality or yield of existing plant natural products, or other value-added traits. The successful applicants are expected to: 1) develop an extramurally funded, internationally recognized research program, 2) mentor students, and 3) team teach graduate-level courses in plant metabolism. The candidate will participate in a strong interdepartmental Molecular Plant Science graduate program. Additional information about the department can be found at http://www.ppws.vt.edu. Applicants must complete the application for position #081134 on-line at https://www.jobs.vt.edu. A complete application must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research & teaching statement, and contact information for three references submitted on-line by December 15th. Review of applications will begin on that date and will continue until the position is filled. Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity, inclusion, and to maintaining a work and learning environment that is free of all forms of discrimination. As a result this institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office of Equal Opportunity. From reddy from lamar.colostate.edu Tue Nov 25 19:23:51 2008 From: reddy from lamar.colostate.edu (ASN Reddy) Date: Tue Nov 25 20:30:56 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] Program in Molecular Plant Biology- Graduate Fellowships Message-ID: Graduate Research Assistantships - Application deadline January 15th, 2009 The Program in Molecular Plant Biology (PMPB), a Program of Research and Scholarly Excellence (PRSE) at Colorado State University, is offering Graduate Research Assistantships to highly motivated Ph. D. applicants interested in Molecular Plant Biology. The PMPB is an interdepartmental program with about 30 faculty members from four departments in two different colleges (College of Agricultural Science and College of Natural Sciences). Researchers in the PMPB investigate fundamental and applied questions in plant biology using molecular approaches. Together, they have the expertise and a strong reputation in all areas of molecular plant biology. The participating faculty members are highly interactive and have research programs funded by various federal, state and international agencies. The questions asked cover the entire field of experimental plant biology including biochemistry, biofuels, biotechnology, breeding, cell signaling, cell biology, clean energy, developmental biology, evolution, genetics, host-microbe interactions, infectious diseases, pathology, photosynthesis, physiology, phytoremediation, rhizosphere biology, systematics, synthetic biology and stress physiology. In addition to fundamental research, several research groups are engaged in research that may lead to the development of plants with useful new traits in crop plants. Genomic, proteomic and metabolomic approaches are integrated in these research programs. Colorado State University is located at the foot of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, in the town of Fort Collins, which enjoys one of the best climates in the USA and is a perennial in the top 10 best places to live. Geographically and scientifically PMPB is in the perfect environment for exciting research in plant biology. All students in the program are required to rotate through three laboratories prior to choosing a home lab. At the end of the first year, students select their advisors from any of four departments in two colleges. During the first year, students in the program are offered a research assistantship and tuition. To provide teaching experience, a number of teaching assistantships are offered through different departments. Students in the PMPB will benefit from the highly active and interactive group of plant faculty and the state-of-the art facilities to conduct cutting-edge science in molecular plant biology. For additional information about this program visit http://www.plantbiology.colostate.edu/. To apply please visit our web site http://www.plantbiology.colostate.edu/Admissions/. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 15TH, 2009. Top applicants will be invited to visit CSU during our recruitment week in February 2009. -- A.S.N. Reddy Professor Department of Biology and Program in Molecular Plant Biology Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO 80523 Ph. No. 970-491-5773 Fax. No. 970-491-0649 http://lamar.colostate.edu/~reddy/index.html http://www.plantbiology.colostate.edu From kdevos from uga.edu Wed Nov 26 08:17:04 2008 From: kdevos from uga.edu (Katrien M. Devos) Date: Wed Nov 26 13:13:45 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] Post-doc positions available Message-ID: <004d01c94fc9$46276ee0$60aeddc3@DEVOSKD183> Post-Doc Positions Available - University of Georgia, Athens, USA 1. Genetic Analysis of Switchgrass, a Bioenergy Crop A 3-year postdoctoral position is available to work on a DOE-funded project to enhance our understanding of the genetics of switchgrass, Panicum virgatum. Switchgrass is a grass native to the USA and has many characteristics which make it suitable for development as a bioenergy crop. It is currently bred and grown for forage. Nevertheless, very little is known about the genetics of switchgrass. Switchgrass is predominantly tetraploid or octoploid, depending on the ecotype, and is an outcrossing species. The project will involve marker development, genetic mapping, linkage disequilibrium studies, and diversity and association analyses, and is part of a larger initiative that focuses on enhancing the bioconversion potential of switchgrass. Individuals interested in the position should send a Curriculum Vitae, including the names and contact information for at least three people who can provide recommendations, to Katrien M. Devos, Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences and Dept. of Plant Biology, 3111 Miller Plant Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602 ( kdevos@uga.edu). The preferred start date for the position is February 1st 2009. Salary will be commensurate with appropriate experience. Review of applications will start on December 22nd and continue until a suitable applicant has been found. 2. Genetic Analysis of Foxtail Millet, a Model for Switchgrass A 3-year postdoctoral position is available to work on a USDA/DOE-funded project to develop foxtail millet as a model for switchgrass. Switchgrass is being developed as a bioenergy crop, but its polyploid and largely self-incompatible nature will complicate genetic analyses. Foxtail millet, Setaria italica, a food crop grown mainly in Asia, is a close relative of switchgrass and has the advantages, at least from a genetic point of view, of being diploid and having a small and stable genome. The foxtail millet genome will be sequenced by the DOE-Joint Genome Initiative and a 4X sequence is expected to be available by Spring 2009. A mapping population is being developed between Yugu1, the foxtail millet variety selected for sequencing, and a S. viridis accession. S. viridis is the presumed progenitor of foxtail millet. The project will involve sequencing of S. viridis using next-generation sequencing technology, comparative analysis of the S. italica and S. viridis sequence to identify SNP markers, construction of a genetic map and anchoring of the sequence to the genetic map. Individuals interested in the position should send a Curriculum Vitae, including the names and contact information for at least three people who can provide recommendations, to Katrien M. Devos, Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences and Dept. of Plant Biology, 3111 Miller Plant Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602 ( kdevos@uga.edu). The preferred start date for the position is February 1st 2009. Salary will be commensurate with appropriate experience. Review of applications will start on December 22nd and continue until a suitable applicant has been found. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Katrien M. Devos Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences, and Dept. of Plant Biology 3111 Miller Plant Sciences Building University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602 Tel: (706) 542-0925 Fax: (706) 542-0914 E-mail: kdevos@uga.edu From rscholl from wowway.com Wed Nov 26 18:29:07 2008 From: rscholl from wowway.com (rscholl@wowway.com) Date: Thu Nov 27 01:03:08 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] Research Scientist position at ABRC Message-ID: <20081126232616.M51828@wowway.com> RESEARCH SCIENTIST position: The Arabidopsis Biological Resource Center (ABRC) at The Ohio State University seeks candidates for an Associate Director at this international seed and DNA stock center for the model plant, Arabidopsis thaliana. ABRC acquires, preserves and distributes diverse seed and DNA stocks to the research community on a large scale. An individual with a Ph. D. degree and training and research experience in plant molecular biology and genetics is sought for a permanent full-time position administering diverse aspects of this operation. Duties include supervision of senior staff and working with the ABRC Director and senior staff to formulate plans for the Center?s operation. The hiree would also work with Director and senior staff to write reports, prepare presentations and write grant applications. Other duties: answering email inquires on the nature and distribution details of stocks distributed by the Center, investigating sources for new stocks of the collection, collaborating with the Director to solicit donations, working with senior staff to write stock descriptions for a Web-based relational public database and taking the lead in coordinating ABRC tasks associated with maintenance and updating of the database. OSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. To assure consideration, please apply by December 14, 2008 by visiting the University's career web site at www.jobsatosu.com and searching by requisition #342504. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Randy Scholl, Chair, Search Committee and scholl.1@osu.edu From jeedward from yahoo.com Thu Nov 27 16:05:28 2008 From: jeedward from yahoo.com (John Edward) Date: Fri Nov 28 22:48:54 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] Special Session on Arabidopsis BCBGC-09 Message-ID: <342728.64198.qm@web45907.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Special Session on Arabidopsis BCBGC-09 call for papers ? There is a special session on Arabidopsis at BCBGC-09. The 2009 International Conference on Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics and Chemoinformatics (BCBGC-09) (website: http://www.PromoteResearch.org ) will be held during July 13-16 2009 in Orlando, FL, USA. We invite draft paper submissions. The conference will take place at the same time and venue where several other international conferences are taking place. The other conferences include: ????????? International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Pattern Recognition (AIPR-09) ????????? International Conference on Automation, Robotics and Control Systems (ARCS-09) ????????? International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems and Web Technologies (EISWT-09) ????????? International Conference on High Performance Computing, Networking and Communication Systems (HPCNCS-09) ????????? International Conference on Information Security and Privacy (ISP-09) ????????? International Conference on Recent Advances in Information Technology and Applications (RAITA-09) ????????? International Conference on Software Engineering Theory and Practice (SETP-09) ????????? International Conference on Theory and Applications of Computational Science (TACS-09) ????????? International Conference on Theoretical and Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science (TMFCS-09) ? The website http://www.PromoteResearch.org contains more details. ? Sincerely John Edward Publicity committee ? ? From elebae from gmail.com Fri Nov 28 09:22:42 2008 From: elebae from gmail.com (Elena Baena-Gonzalez) Date: Fri Nov 28 22:49:01 2008 Subject: [Arabidopsis] postdoc position Message-ID: <2fc58f3c-eb41-4cd3-a89a-4c6f81d3f79e@w35g2000yqm.googlegroups.com> One post-doctoral position is available in the Plant Stress Signaling group at the Instituto Gulbenkian de Ci?ncia located near Lisbon, Portugal (http://www.igc.gulbenkian.pt). Starting date February 1st 2009. Research in the lab focuses on energy signaling and its connection to environmental changes and growth. The Arabidopsis KIN10 and KIN11 protein kinases play a central role during the stress response and are required for the proper integration of environmental cues into growth and development. In order to further dissect and understand the KIN10/11-mediated signaling cascade, the post-doc will work in one of the following topics: 1) Regulatory mechanisms underlying KIN10/11 action, in particular post-translational modification and subcellular localization 2) Identification of upstream and downstream components by functional genomics and yeast-two-hybrid approaches 3) Identification of novel components of the signaling cascade using a genetic screen of luciferase reporter plants Applicants should have a PhD in genetics, biochemistry or molecular biology, with excellent communication skills and a strong background in molecular biology and plant physiology. Experience in yeast-two- hybrid technology or plant genetics and mapping is a plus. Interested candidates should send CV, brief description of previous research, and contact information of 3 references to ebaena@igc.gulbenkian.pt.