Postdoctoral Position in Plant Molecular Genetics

[David A. Somers]

Postdoctoral Research Associate Position in Plant Molecular Genetics
available in the Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics, University
of Minnesota. The project goal is to discover, isolate or construct
promoters that will function in plants to be induced by nontoxic
biodegradable chemicals. This position has responsibility for
developing inducible promoters for genetic engineering inducible
senescence into plants that will be used as weed-suppressing cover
crops. The goal of the project is to use molecular genetics to improve
the effectiveness of cover crops to minimize herbicide use in cropping
systems. Funding is available for two years.

Requirements: Ph.D. in plant biology or related discipline. Experience
in molecular genetics, gene isolation and recombinant DNA methods.

Desired Qualities: A broad knowledge of plant promoter structure and
functions.

To apply, send CV and names of three references by January 23, 1998
to:

     David A. Somers
     Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics
     411 Borlaug Hall
     University of Minnesota
     St. Paul, MN  55108
     FAX:  612-625-1268
     Email: somers at biosci.cbs.umn.edu