From medicago from net.bio.net  Wed Dec  8 10:23:10 2010
From: medicago from net.bio.net (medicago@net.bio.net)
Date: Wed Dec  8 10:49:57 2010
Subject: [Medicago] Postdoctoral researcher position
Message-ID: <3A5C5E3F-69D3-450E-88F4-783EEFD58DF4@ufl.edu>

Dear Colleagues,

A postdoc position is available at the Department of Microbiology and Cell Science of the University of Florida to work on epigenetic regulation of maize endosperm development. Applicants should have a PhD in plant molecular/cellular biology or related disciplines. The successful candidate will investigate epigenetic marks of genes expressed in maize endosperm cells. Familiarity with genomic data mining and sequence analyses is a plus. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

We are seeking an enthusiastic researcher interested in the molecular basis of plant cell differentiation and wants work in a vibrant research environment. Our lab is equipped with excellent microscopy and histology instruments.



How to apply:

Applicants should send a statement of research experience and interests, CV, and contact details of three references to Dr. Byung-Ho Kang, (bkang@ufl.edu or Microbiology and Cell Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611). Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Position starting date will be 15 March 2011, or shortly thereafter.




Yuqing Xiong, Ph.D.
Microbiology and Cell Science
University of Florida Gainesville, FL 32611
Tel: 352-392-5431
From medicago from net.bio.net  Tue Dec 28 05:02:12 2010
From: medicago from net.bio.net (medicago@net.bio.net)
Date: Tue Dec 28 09:15:12 2010
Subject: [Medicago] Introduction to microarray data analysis - distance
	learning course
Message-ID: <4D19B5A4.6020100@manchester.ac.uk>

Some members of this group might be interested in the above course, 
which will begin again in March 2011.  It is one of a series of distance 
courses offered by the University of Manchester, UK.

The information page for the microarray course is here : 
http://octette.cs.man.ac.uk/bioinformatics/modules/BIOL61010.html

There are examples of publications from our students here :
http://octette.cs.man.ac.uk/bioinformatics/research/index.html

There are links to all of our distance courses here : 
http://octette.cs.man.ac.uk/bioinformatics/modules/index.html

If you have any questions, or would like advice on the options, please
contact the office for Advanced Professional Education (ape@cs.man.ac.uk).