Postdoctoral Associate Position

[Ramin Yadegari]

A postdoctoral associate position is available to join a team of 
researchers working in the development of a public gene knock-out 
resource for the cultivated diploid wheat, Triticum monococcum. We 
seek a highly motivated person with a Ph.D. degree who has 
demonstrated an ability to carry out outstanding research in the 
fields of plant biology, genetics, or related disciplines. 
Additional qualifications include: (1) proven experience with 
molecular biology techniques; (2) a track record of peer-reviewed 
publications; (3) demonstrated written and oral communication skills; 
and (4) demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of 
a team. Responsibilities will include: (1) identification of specific 
gene mutations in a large population of chemically-induced deletion 
stocks of T. monococcum; (2) isolation, sequencing, and 
characterization of genes involved in reproductive development; (3) 
analysis and publication of results; (4) supervision and training of 
students and other personnel working on this project; and (5) 
assistance in the preparation of research grant proposals. To Apply: 
Send curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of three references 
to Ramin Yadegari, Ph.D., Dept. of Plant Sciences, University of 
Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721-0036, 520-621-1616, FAX 520-621-7186, 
yadegari at ag.arizona.edu. The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA 
Employer-M/W/D/V