[Arabidopsis] Plant Molecular Genetics Assistant Professor Position at University of Idaho

[Zonglie Hong]

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, PLANT MOLECULAR GENETICS

The Department of Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at 
the University of Idaho seeks to fill an academic year Tenure Track 
position beginning as early as Summer 2008.  The successful candidate 
must be capable of establishing a nationally competitive research 
program in plant molecular biology or plant genetics.  We are 
particularly interested in persons using advanced molecular and 
genetic techniques to study important basic plant biological 
questions in areas such as disease resistance, improved nutritional 
quality or bioenergy research.  Successful candidates for this 
position must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and 
will be responsible for teaching an annual one-semester lower 
division class in molecular biology and biotechnology, and an upper 
division/graduate course in his/her area of expertise.  Applicants 
must have a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics or an 
appropriately related field, and postdoctoral experience with a 
strong publication record. Candidates should complete the online 
application at http://www.hr.uidaho.edu. This will include submission 
of a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, statements of 
research interests and teaching philosophy, and copies of significant 
publications.  Documents that cannot be submitted online are to be 
sent to:

Plant Molecular Genetics Search Committee
Department of MMBB, University of Idaho
PO Box 443052, Life Science Bldg, Rm 142
Moscow, ID 83844-3052

Review of applications begins December 15, 2007 and continues until 
the position is filled.  Applicants who are selected as final 
candidates will be asked to provide three letters of reference from 
individuals addressing research potential, teaching and communication 
skills, and must show proof of eligibility to be employed in the 
United States.  More information about the department can be found at 
http://www.ag.uidaho.edu/mmbb/.

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Zonglie Hong, Ph. D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
University of Idaho
132 Gibb Hall
Moscow, ID 83844-3052
Phone:  (208) 885-5464 (Office)
Fax:       (208) 885-6518
Email: zhong from uidaho.edu