From Uta.Paszkowski from unil.ch Fri Feb 1 11:33:36 2008 From: Uta.Paszkowski from unil.ch (Uta Paszkowski) Date: Fri Feb 1 12:05:42 2008 Subject: [Maize] PhD student position available in Switzerland Message-ID: <004f01c864f0$31d9dff0$9de0df82@biol.ad.unil.ch> Hi, Below please find an advert for an open PhD student position in my lab. I am looking for a motivated, technically skilled and socially competent student to join the lab on a maize-symbiosis diversity project. Please contact me electronically or see my at the maize meeting in Washington UTA PhD thesis GENETIC TRAITS DETERMINING MYCORRHIZAL RESPONSIVENESS IN MAIZE The mutually beneficial arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) symbiosis occurs between the majority of terrestrial plants and Glomeromycotan fungi. AM fungi enhance the phosphate and nitrogen nutrition of their hosts and receive carbohydrates in return. Plants vary in their responsiveness to AM colonization. In a novel genetic screen we intend to address traits related to functionality of the symbiosis by examining a collection of genetically diverse maize lines for their responsiveness to mycorrhizal colonization (1, 2) . We will concentrate on genotypes displaying high responsiveness to the AM symbiosis in the absence of dependence (3). Discovery of the molecular mechanisms determining mycorrhizal responsiveness is the aim of the project. The work will include QTL and association mapping combined with molecular investigation of allele diversity of selected genes. The position is available immediately. Our laboratory is located in the Department of Plant Molecular Biology at the University of Lausanne, which provides an international and exciting scientific environment. A background in molecular biology, genetics and statistics is desirable. Knowledge in plant biology is of advantage. Lab language: ENGLISH, University language: FRENCH Cited references 1. Flint-Garcia, S.A., Thuillet, A.C., Yu, J., Pressoir, G., Romero, S.M., Mitchell, S.E., Doebley, J., Kresovich, S., Goodman, M.M., and Buckler, E.S. (2005). Maize association population: a high-resolution platform for quantitative trait locus dissection. 2. Buckler, E.S., Gaut, B.S., and McMullen, M.D. (2006). Molecular and functional diversity of maize. Curr Opin Plant Biol 9, 172-176 Plant J. 44, 1054-1064 3. Sawers R, Gutjahr C, Paszkowski U (2008) Cereal mycorrhiza: an ancient symbiosis in modern agriculture? Trends Plant Sci in press Applications should be sent by email to: Uta Paszkowski University of Lausanne, Department of Plant Molecular Biology CH-1015 Lausanne Switzerland uta.paszkowski@unil.ch Uta Paszkowski Universit? de Lausanne Department de Biologie Mol?culaire v?g?tale Biophore, 4403 CH-1015 Lausanne Suisse off: ++41-21-692 4210 cell: ++41-79-780 3055 fax: ++41-21-692 4195 email: uta.paszkowski@unil.ch From Chi-chih.Wu from Colorado.EDU Thu Feb 7 16:43:12 2008 From: Chi-chih.Wu from Colorado.EDU (Chi-Chih Wu) Date: Thu Feb 7 16:53:00 2008 Subject: [Maize] Looking for R1-navajo in L289 background Message-ID: <200802072144.AIQ17337@omr-raz-1-priv.int.colorado.edu> Hi I am a PhD student in University of Colorado and use maize to study the evolution of endosperm. I need a line with R1-navajo (or R1) in L289 to do cross experiment. I am wondering who has this kind of line and would like to share some seed with me. I appreciate your help. Chi-Chih Wu From mrf5 from psu.edu Mon Feb 11 10:11:54 2008 From: mrf5 from psu.edu (Majid Foolad) Date: Mon Feb 11 10:22:57 2008 Subject: [Maize] Postdoc positions available at Penn State Message-ID: Two Postdoctoral Positions at Penn State Plant Molecular genetics, genomics and bioinformatics Seeking two postdoctoral researchers to work on a newly funded project on a biofuel plant species. This is a three-year research project with the aim of utilizing the modern tools of genetics, genomics and biotechnology to facilitate development of a comprehensive research program for directed improvement of a biofuel crop. The main components of this project include development of genomics database, gene discovery, development of a comprehensive plant breeding program using molecular techniques, and designing and development of transgenic plants. The two postdoctoral incumbents will work together, however, one would focus mainly on development of genetic markers and maps and marker-assisted selection while the second would focus on functional genomics and bioinformatics. The successful candidates will have Ph.D. degree in a plant science discipline, including Plant Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics or other related fields. Prior experience with molecular markers and marker-assisted selection, high throughput genotyping, gene expression analysis, statistical and bioinformatics analysis tools is preferred. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required. Attractive salary and fringe benefits package are available. The two positions are available on July 1, 2008, or earlier as agreed to. Send (via email) a letter of research interest and professional goals, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three referees to Dr. Majid Foolad, Department of Horticulture, 102 Tyson Building, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802. For additional information: phone: 814-865-5408 or email: mrf5@psu.edu. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its work force. -- ******************************************************* Majid R. Foolad, PhD Professor of Plant Genetics Department of Horticulture 217 Tyson Building The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA 16802 USA Phone: 814-865-5408 Fax: 814-863-6139 Email: mrf5@psu.edu Website: http://hortweb.cas.psu.edu/dept/faculty/foolad/foolad.html ******************************************************* From mhudson from uiuc.edu Mon Feb 18 19:12:47 2008 From: mhudson from uiuc.edu (Matthew Hudson) Date: Mon Feb 18 21:30:06 2008 Subject: [Maize] Faculty position in biofuel genomics Message-ID: <200802190011.m1J0Bt5O018888@expredir3.cites.uiuc.edu> University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Department of Crop Sciences Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Genomics of Perennial Biofuel Feedstocks A faculty position in genomics with an emphasis on the improvement of perennial grasses as ligno-cellulosic(LC) feedstocks for the emerging biofuels industry. This is a 9-month tenured or tenure track position with opportunity for summer appointment. Responsibilities will be allocated as 75% research and 25% teaching in the Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Candidate will also be an integral part of the Urbana branch of the Energy Biosciences Institute (EBI), a joint institute funded by the energy company BP between the University of Illinois, University of California, Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (www.energybiosciencesinstitute.org). The successful applicant is expected to develop an internationally-recognized, externally-funded research program that will utilize and develop emerging structural and functional genomics approaches for the improvement of perennial LC fuel feedstock crops. Candidate will initially be expected to conduct at least 50% of their research on LC crops within the EBI housed within the Institute for Genomic Biology, funding for this research effort will be provided by the EBI. The candidate is expected to specialize in perennial crops, for example grasses (such as switchgrass, Miscanthus or sugarcane) or tree species (such as Populus). The successful candidate will utilize functional and/or structural genomic tools to advance perennial crop biology employing knowledge from current model and agronomic plant systems. Approaches may include genetic and physical mapping, quantitative and association genetics, and the analysis of polymorphisms or pathways on a genome scale toward improvement of LC perennial crops as biofuel feedstocks. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the development of curricula for student education in bioenergy training. Candidates must have a Ph.D. and experience beyond the Ph.D. is preferable. The candidate must have research experience in molecular biology, genomics, crop science, or related disciplines. Prior experience preferred with structural and functional genomic analyses, ideally with perennials. The candidate must demonstrate outstanding potential to conduct and publish high-impact research, both independently and as part of the EBI team, attract extramural research funding, and develop an excellent teaching program. For appointment at the Associate or Full Professor rank, the candidate must exhibit a very strong record of independent scholarship that includes credentials meeting the standards required to attain that level at the University of Illinois. Such credentials include national and/or international recognition and impact in research and teaching in a related area, with clear evidence of obtaining competitive funding, initiating, completing, and publishing the results of successful projects. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience with a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. The position is available as soon as possible thereafter that the candidate is available. To assure full consideration, a cover letter including a detailed statement of research and teaching goals, curriculum vitae, a valid e-mail address, certified undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference must be submitted by March 15, 2008 to the address below. Please cite announcement number 01/08A-11653 when applying. The packet should be sent to: Professor Robert Hoeft, Head, Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1102 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, Illinois 61801. Telephone (217) 333-9480. For additional information please contact: Dr. Lila Vodkin, Search Committee Chair, Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Telephone: (217) 244-6147; FAX (217) 244-333-4582, email: l-vodkin@uiuc.edu. Additional information about the Department of Crop Sciences, is available at http://www.cropsci.uiuc.edu THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Matthew Hudson Assistant Professor Department of Crop Sciences 334 NSRC, 1101 W. Peabody Urbana, IL 61801, United States. Phone 217 244 8096, email mhudson@uiuc.edu