BOYCE THOMPSON INSTITUTE
POSITION OPEN
POSITION: Postdoctoral Associate I
DATE: September 2002
SALARY: commensurate with experience.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
We are currently utilizing the maize transposable element Ac to clone
and characterize genes in a large mutagenesis program (see
http://bti.cornell.edu/Brutnell_lab2/Projects/Tagging/BMGG_pro_tagging.html
). The successful candidate will oversee the development of this
program with the primary responsibility of developing new PCR-based
techniques to facilitate the cloning and characterization of tagged
genes. The candidate will also begin phenotypic characterizations of
select Ac-induced mutations. Experience with maize genetics not
necessary but preferable.
REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D.. in genetics, horticulture, biology, or related
field. This position requires excellent organizational skills,
ability to troubleshoot, and careful record keeping.
TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume to:
Dr. Tom Brutnell,
Boyce Thompson Institute
Tower Road
Ithaca, NY 14853
Email; tpb8 at cornell.edu
Phone: (607) 254-8656
Boyce Thompson Institute is an equal opportunity employer.
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Tom Brutnell
Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research
Rm 129
Tower Road
Ithaca, NY 14853
USA
http://bti.cornell.edu/Brutnell_lab2/BMGG_home.html
phone: 607-254-8656
fax: 607-254-1242
