[Employment] chemical ecology position

[Georg Jander]

Postdoctoral Position at Cornell University – Plant-Aphid Interactions

A postdoc position to study Arabidopsis-aphid interactions is available in 
the laboratory of Georg Jander at the Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant 
Research in Ithaca, New York. Responsibilities of the successful candidate 
will include design and implementation of experiments to investigate plant 
metabolic responses to aphid infestation, as well as aphid responses to 
plant metabolites. Development of additional areas of interest within the 
scope of the project is encouraged. Funding is available for two years, as 
early as January, 2008. Candidates with backgrounds in biochemistry, plant 
physiology, molecular biology, or genetics encouraged to apply. Scientists 
with prior experience in analysis of small molecules by HPLC and/or MS are 
particularly encouraged to apply

The Boyce Thompson Institute is a private non-profit research organization 
located on the campus of Cornell University, which has a large, active 
plant research community.  Ithaca is located in upstate New York and 
provides a pleasant university-town living environment with many outdoor 
recreational opportunities. Further information about the Boyce Thompson 
Institute and its facilities can be found at 
<http://bti.cornell.edu/>http://bti.cornell.edu/.

Applications should include a cover letter detailing research interests and 
experience, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references. To apply 
for the position or for more information, please contact Georg Jander, 
Boyce Thompson Institute, Ithaca, NY 14853; email = 
<mailto:gj32 from cornell.edu>gj32 from cornell.edu; phone = (607) 254-1365. Review 
of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position 
is filled.  The Boyce Thompson Institute is an equal opportunity employer.


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Georg Jander
Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research
Tower Road
Ithaca, NY 14853

gj32 from cornell.edu
Phone: 607-254-1365
FAX: 607-254-2958