[Arabidopsis] Colorado State Research Associate Position

[John McKay]

Research Associate. One year, non-tenure track. Renewal contingent upon 
availability of funds. Primary emphasis on molecular biology, genomic 
and microbiology techniques. Secondary responsibilities include lab 
organization and ordering. A Bachelors degree and at least three years 
lab experience in Molecular Biology or a related field.  Experience in 
basic plant molecular biology techniques such as DNA extraction, cloning 
of PCR products, DNA sequencing, RT-PCR, and plant growth. Preference 
will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in microbiology 
and high-throughput genetic techniques, specifically: growth and 
manipulation of bacterial strains and SNP genotyping.

Application deadline of July 15, 2006, however, applications will be 
considered until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with 
experience.  Send all application materials as a single pdf to: 
Frank.Peairs at Colostate.edu. or mail to Frank Peairs, Colorado State 
University, C129 Plant Sciences, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1177.  Please 
include 1) a letter of interest including a brief summary outlining 
experience and qualifications for this position; 2) a C.V.; 3) names and 
contact information for three references. CSU is an EEO/AA employer.

The full job ad is posted at this url

http://www.colostate.edu/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/cwis202/db.cgi?db=jobs&uid=faculty&college=Agricultural%20Sciences&sb=10&so=descend&view_records=1&nh=1&mh=1

Informal inquiries about this position can be directed to John McKay at

email   jkmckay at colostate.edu