From medicago from net.bio.net Thu Jul 2 15:02:11 2009 From: medicago from net.bio.net (medicago@net.bio.net) Date: Fri Jul 3 08:11:20 2009 Subject: [Medicago] Job Opening: Plant Ontology Project Coordinator Message-ID: <4A4D1243.906@science.oregonstate.edu> Deadline extended until July 31st. Also, if you are attending the following meetings please feel free to contact us to learn more about this position and the project: ASPB-Plant Biology 2009 : Contact Pankaj Jaiswal BSA Botany & Mycology 2009: Contact Aaron Liston Position Title: Research Associate (Senior Postdoc) / Research Associate (Postdoc) Working Title: Plant Ontology Project Coordinator The Plant Ontology Consortium (www.plantontology.org) is seeking applicants for a full-time position of scientific curator who will coordinate the Consortium’s efforts. The Plant Ontology Consortium is a collaboration among researchers at Oregon State University, Cornell University and New York Botanical Garden. The project is funded by the National Science Foundation. The Consortium also collaborates with the curators of many model organism databases including rice, Arabidopsis, maize, grasses, legumes, Solanaceae, Bryophytes, Rosaceae and plant phylogenomics. The project aims to develop shared vocabularies on plant anatomy and growth and developmental stages, to describe patterns of phenotype(s) and gene expression. For more details on the project please see the publications (PubMed IDs:18194960, 17142475, 16905665, 18629207) How to Apply: To review the position description in detail and apply, go to posting #0004322 at http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. When applying, you will be required to electronically submit your application, a cover letter citing your interest in the position and your experience, and a CV/resume including 3 references. Closing date 7/31/09. Required qualifications: Ph.D. in an aspect of plant biology (e.g. Development, Physiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Plant Pathology, Systematics) and/or genomics, Phylogenomics, Systematics, Plant Biology and Plant Anatomy. Available immediately to start working on the project. Demonstrated ability for independent, critical thinking and excellent communication, networking and teamwork skills. -- Pankaj Jaiswal Assistant Professor Dept. of Botany and Plant Pathology 3082 Cordley Hall Oregon State University Corvallis, OR, 97331-2902, USA Ph.: +1-541-737-8471 Fax: +1-541-737-3573 Web: www.gramene.org www.plantontology.org From medicago from net.bio.net Wed Jul 15 13:25:21 2009 From: medicago from net.bio.net (medicago@net.bio.net) Date: Wed Jul 15 15:01:21 2009 Subject: [Medicago] Research Associate (Post Doc) at Oregon State Univ. Message-ID: <4A5E1F11.4070400@science.oregonstate.edu> Please post. Position Title: Research Associate (Post Doc) The Department of Botany and Plant Pathology has an immediate opening for a Research Associate (Post Doc) to work on a cereal plant genome wide gene expression analysis. This is a full-time, (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term position working in Dr. Pankaj Jaiswal's lab (http://www.science.oregonstate.edu/bpp/). How to Apply: To review the position description and apply, go to posting #0004455 at http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. When applying, you will be required to electronically submit your application, a Letter of Intent, and a Curriculum Vitae (including 3 references). For full consideration, apply by 07/31/09 when review of applications will begin. This position is required to develop a comprehensive gene expression catalog of rice and other cereal plant genes in various the plant development stages. The project includes histological studies, whole genome transcriptome and proteome data generation and analysis. The incumbent will be responsible for designing microarray and whole genome transcriptome/digital gene expression experiment(s) using newer high throughput sequencing technologies developed by Illumina, 454-LifeSciences, etc. Development of methods suitable to the experimental conditions and plant material being investigated, carrying out the experiments on analysis of anatomical samples using microscopy and whole genome transcriptome, data analysis and publication of the results in peer reviewed journals and submission to major data repositories. Besides this, the incumbent will also participate in lab's outreach activities, help in mentoring undergraduates and graduate students. Successful candidate will work with existing lab personnel and various collaborators that includes project PIs, faculty, highly trained PhD. level bioinformatics specialists, software developers and the department's fellow postdoc and graduate students. Required qualifications: - PhD in Plant Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Biological Chemistry, Metabolomics, or related field. - Worked previously on gene expression data generation and analysis in their PhD studies or postdoctoral training. Demonstrated expertise in studying plant development, anatomy, histology, microarrays, gene expression, proteomics, genetics and general understanding of plant biochemistry and gene regulation. - Demonstrated ability for independent and critical thinking, excellent communication skills in oral and written presentations in English and ability to work in teams. Pankaj Jaiswal Assistant Professor Dept. of Botany and Plant Pathology 3082 Cordley Hall Oregon State University Corvallis, OR, 97331-2902, USA