postdoc position

[Al Handler]

Molecular Entomology: Transposable elements, germline transformation in
tephritid fruit flies

A post-doctoral position is available for a two-year period with a
possibility for continuation.  Basic and applied research on the discovery
of new hobo/Ac transposon systems and the testing of existing systems
(mariner, piggyBac) for use in germline transformation of tephritid fruit
flies (see Genetics 143:1339, 1996; Gene 185:133, 1997).  Long term goals
are to create strains amenable to genetic sexing and sterilization (using
conditional lethals and sex-determination genes).   Preference will be
given to those having a theoretical and practical background in molecular
biology.  Interest and experience with transposable elements, insect
genetics, biochemistry and development are useful.  Please send (by e-mail
preferably) a CV with a summary of research interests, experience, and
three references to:

Dr. Alfred Handler
Center for Medical, Agricultural, and Veterinary Entomology
USDA-ARS
1700 SW 23rd Drive
Gainesville, Florida 32608

Tel: 352-374-5793
Fax: 352-374-5781
e-mail: handler at nervm.nerdc.ufl.edu


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Alfred M. Handler, Ph.D., Research Geneticist
USDA-ARS
Center for Medical, Agricultural, and Veterinary Entomology
1700 S.W. 23rd Drive
Gainesville, Florida 32608

 tel: 352-374-5793
 fax: 352-374-5781
 e-mail: handler at nervm.nerdc.ufl.edu