From katrina from millerag.com Wed Oct 1 16:55:40 2008 From: katrina from millerag.com (Katrina R Henderson) Date: Thu Oct 2 12:28:05 2008 Subject: [Maize] Please help me network for a Plant Germplasm project - Katrina Henderson, Recruiting Project Coordinator In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: *Miller Ag is currently networking for top talent in the agroscience industry, and we'd like your help! Below is one of our top priority positions =96 please let us know if you are interested or forward it on to someone who might be qualified. Also visit our website for more exciting openings in R&D, sales and marketing, manufacturing, and executive management in the ag and specialty chemical industries. * *If not for you, maybe you know someone? Please tell a friend!* "All inquires are 100% in confidence" *Corn Breeder Research & Development Scientist* Location: South Dakota The primary purpose of this job is to develop new inbreds and hybrids that contribute to the commercial success of the company and to screen for stres= s tolerance. In addition, expertise in statistical analyses will contribute to enhanced genotype characterization. The selected candidate will be expected to lead a research project in the development of inbred lines to produce hybrids to fit the maturity zones covering 100-108 DRM. The incumbent will also develop and manage a drought-related agronomic screening project and must participate in overall station activities to meet company deliverables for technical success, budget, people development, and Environmental Health & Safety. *This position provides the opportunity to leverage technical skills, interaction with a global breeding network, access to molecular tools and breeder creativity, to develop an inclusive breeding project from the selection of breeding populations to the final commercial product. * Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: - Select germplasm, develop and implement a creative and efficient breeding plan with the purpose of selecting superior commercial products= in assigned maturity. Breeding strategies will include the innovative use of molecular markers. The breeding plan must take into account both performance of the new hybrids and new parent lines to positively influe= nce cost of goods. Conduct drought-related agronomic studies. - Understand and leverage the diversity of germplasm available from the Global breeding network as well as molecular tools in the development of= the breeding plan. - Develop and manage an annual station budget that supports corn researc= h goals and objectives. - Analyze data from testing program. Make recommendations for advancement to higher levels of testing including commercialization. - Collaborate with other research stations within the company to exchang= e ideas, plots, germplasm, data and other items to maximize performance of= the team. - Be the project team leader and help to coach the staff at the station to maximize performance, build a culture of safety, adhere to company compliance policies, and develop their careers. - Participate in sales and agronomy meetings and support as needed. - Travel to outlying stations and winter nursery facilities as needed. Qualifications: - Masters degree or Ph.D. in Plant Breeding or a related field is required. - Knowledge of corn germplasm and understanding of hybrid breeding and heterotic relationships are essential. - Excellent understanding of statistics and experimental design are critical for success. - Experience in Quantitative Genetics and/or Marker Breeding will be highly valued. - Ability to understand or quickly learn our markets and the factors tha= t add value in new products. - Technical proficiency in the use of multiple computer applications and sound analytical skills are necessary for success. - Strong interpersonal and personal leadership skills are essential to successfully lead teams and people and understand the importance of developing the careers of direct reports. - The recognition of the importance of compliance with transgenic traits and the importance of promoting a strong culture of employee health and safety are required. Our clients pay all fees, relocations costs if needed and offer an excellen= t Corporate benefits package. If interested in any of these or other positions with Miller Ag, please sen= d your resume in confidence to us. If these don't fit your needs, please shar= e them with others who might be qualified! *See www.MillerAg.com to find more great Ag Chemical related positions in sales, marketing, R&D, and more!* *Send resumes in confidence to: * *Katrina Henderson at katrina@millerag.com * *615-686-8669* From jcsedbr from ilstu.edu Mon Oct 6 11:28:03 2008 From: jcsedbr from ilstu.edu (John Sedbrook) Date: Mon Oct 6 11:33:43 2008 Subject: [Maize] Faculty position available, Developmental Biology at Illinois State University Message-ID: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY A tenure-track faculty position in DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY is available in the Department of Biological Sciences at Illinois State University, Normal, IL (www.bio.ilstu.edu ). We seek a scientist using molecular, cellular, and genetic approaches to investigate fundamental mechanisms of development in multicellular organisms. The successful candidate will be part of a diverse department that is home to 25 faculty members, over 500 undergraduates, 85 M.S. and Ph.D. students and postdoctoral fellows. Candidates that enhance existing research strengths within the department are especially encouraged to apply. Those strengths include cell signaling, cytoskeleton, tissue patterning and morphogenesis, neurobiology, and plant biology/bioenergy. The successful candidate is expected to develop a competitive, extramurally funded research program. Teaching responsibilities will include a course in developmental biology. Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience are required. To assure full consideration, send the following as hard copies or as pdfs by email: cover letter, CV, three recommendation letters, 3-5 reprints, and a statement of research goals to: Dr. John Sedbrook, Developmental Biology Search Committee, Campus Box 4120, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61790-4120; (jcsedbr@ilstu.edu). Review of applications will begin on Oct. 26, 2008. Preferred start date of Aug. 16, 2009. Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity University encouraging diversity. From vkalavacharla from desu.edu Thu Oct 23 09:16:41 2008 From: vkalavacharla from desu.edu (Venugopal Kalavacharla) Date: Thu Oct 23 09:24:14 2008 Subject: [Maize] Postdoctoral position-Plant Molecular Genetics/Genomics/Proteomics-Delaware State University Message-ID: <68EE62A7AEFD478BB2C7EBADC30DDFAD@YOUR75A2502B97> Post Doctoral Research Associate -Plant Molecular Genetics/Plant Genomics/Plant Proteomics Currently accepting applications for a Post Doctoral Research Associate in the Dept. of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Delaware State University, Dover, DE starting in the end of 2008. Please send an email with a current CV/resume, and letter of interest to Dr. Venu Kalavacharla ( vkalavacharla@desu.edu, phone: 302-857-6492). General Description of the Job Applicants for this position will have a Ph.D. in molecular genetics/genomics/proteomics with advanced experience and interest in molecular genetics, genomics, proteomics and plant tissue culture. Experience working with the genetics of plant host-pathogen interactions, construction of genomic and cDNA libraries, RNA interference is an added plus. Essential Functions The following are the functions essential to performing this job. 1. Conduct plant molecular genetics/genomics/proteomics research and manage laboratory, greenhouse and growth room experiments. 2. Communicate effectively with faculty, students, DSU Administrators and professional groups. 3. Provide leadership by encouraging excellence in research, education and outreach activities that are undertaken by the Plant Molecular Genetics & Genomics group. 4. Mentor undergraduate and graduate students, technician, and other laboratory staff in research programs. 5. Serves as a representative for activities of the Plant Molecular Genetics & Genomics group and promote its best interests. Other Functions Individuals in this job may be assigned one or more of the following tasks on a rotating or as-needed basis. 1. Mentor laboratory research personnel including undergraduate and graduate students and technician. 2. High school and Community outreach. 3. Research in area(s) of expertise. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The individual in this job must possess these skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. 1. Research experience in molecular genetics and genomics 2. Ability to work successfully with diverse students and faculty. 3. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Qualification Standards 1. Earned Ph.D. level degree and work experience in Plant Molecular Biology, Plant Molecular Genetics/Proteomics/Genomics/Plant Pathology/Plant Biology 2. Experience in advanced molecular genetic, genomic and proteomic techniques 3. Not required but added plus: Prior experience in plant tissue culture, host-pathogen interactions and/or working with model or non-model plant species, management of laboratory, greenhouse, and growth room experiments and mentoring students. Performance Standards The criteria for evaluation in this position include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Successful completion of the tasks listed as essential functions. 2. Publication and professional presentations. 3. Lab management and mentoring abilities. Delaware State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex or disability. Venu (Kal) Kalavacharla Ph.D. Plant Molecular Genetics & Genomics Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources Delaware State University Dover, DE 19901 Ph:(302) 857-6492 Fax:(302) 857-6402 Email: vkalavacharla@desu.edu From Helene.Berges from toulouse.inra.fr Thu Oct 23 10:24:48 2008 From: Helene.Berges from toulouse.inra.fr (=?iso-8859-1?Q?H=E9l=E8ne_Berges?=) Date: Thu Oct 23 10:31:01 2008 Subject: [Maize] Technician position available at CNRGV France Message-ID: <00c501c93523$7ce771c0$1b676393@cnrgv.toulouse.inra.fr> Technician position at the FRENCH PLANT GENOMIC RESOURCE CENTER The French Plant Genomic Resource Centre (CNRGV) is a national platform responsible for preserving and maintaining plant genomic libraries produced in the context of major projects by internationally-renowned laboratories. A technician position is available to participate in the achievement of the main missions of this laboratory including genomic libraries management and screening. See description at the following address: http://cnrgv.toulouse.inra.fr/en/news/job_opportunities_technician_position_ available . Applicants should send curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing research experience, interests, and the names and email addresses for at least one reference to: Dr. BERGES : +33 5 61 28 55 65 hberges@toulouse.inra.fr --------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr Helene BERGES Director of the French Plant Genomic Resource Center INRA - CNRGV Chemin de Borde Rouge BP 52627 31326 Castanet Tolosan FRANCE Tel : 33(0) 561 28 55 65 Fax : 33(0) 561 28 55 64 Port : 06 07 95 89 01 Email : hberges@toulouse.inra.fr http://cnrgv.toulouse.inra.fr/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- From pj37 from cornell.edu Fri Oct 24 12:40:55 2008 From: pj37 from cornell.edu (Pankaj Jaiswal) Date: Fri Oct 24 12:55:04 2008 Subject: [Maize] Pathway database curator position at Gramene Message-ID: <490208A7.5040401@cornell.edu> http://bivouac.cshl.edu/gramene-news/?p=44 A full time 3-year pathway database curator position at the Research Associate or Postdoctoral Associate level is available immediately in Dr. Pankaj Jaiswal’s group at the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR (http://www.science.oregonstate.edu/bpp/). This position is required to develop a comprehensive catalog of rice and other cereal plant metabolic pathways and enzymes. The project expands the coverage of metabolic pathways from Rice (http://gramene.org/pathway/) to all known pathways in major cereal plants such as for maize, sorghum and wheat. The curator will be responsible for development, curation and maintenance of the Pathways section on Gramene Database (http://www.gramene.org) in following ways. i) Develop novel methods on annotating the metabolic and regulatory pathway associations to the genomic and genetic datasets. ii) Research new plant metabolic pathways and enzymes in the scientific literature, and to evaluate, extract, organize, and enter that information to the database; iii) Development /improvement of new or existing standard procedures and operation rules on curation methods and to the general development of the database, such as data integration, web page enhancement, and data exchange with database namely the www.reactome.org. iv) Communicating with the research community to improve the quality of the data, to train them in using the database and related tools, and to support user requests. The successful candidates will work with Gramene database team that includes highly trained PhD. level bioinformatics specialists and software developers. The person will also work with collaborator databases such as Rice Genome Annotation Project, MaizeGDB, GrainGenes, MetaCyc, PlantCyc, AraCyc, SolCyc, and a number of pioneering plant biochemists from around the world. Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in biochemistry, biological chemistry, metabolomics, or related field preferably in plants, but not necessarily. The successful candidate should also have a demonstrated ability for independent and critical thinking, excellent communication skills and enjoy teamwork. Experience with Lynux and Windows operating system, Perl, Java and HTML editing is desirable. Please send an email with a current CV/resume, and letter of interest to Pankaj Jaiswal (jaiswalp@oregonstate.edu). Oregon State University is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). -- 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 jaiswalp from science.oregonstate.edu Fri Oct 24 14:31:04 2008 From: jaiswalp from science.oregonstate.edu (Pankaj Jaiswal (OSU)) Date: Fri Oct 24 14:44:29 2008 Subject: [Maize] Postdoctoral Fellow and Software Developer Positions in Comparative Genomics and Systems Biology Message-ID: <49022278.4030301@science.oregonstate.edu> Postdoctoral Fellow and Software developer positions in Comparative Genomics and Systems Biology Jaiswal lab at Oregon State University (http://www.oregonstste.edu) is seeking talented and motivated candidates for current and future job openings as postdoctoral fellows and software developers in the systems biology and bioinformatics. The successful candidates are expected to have either or both the experience of working in a biology wet lab and/or bioinformatics, computational biology lab. The successful candidate(s) will collaborate with researchers from Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Plant Development, Genetics and Systems Biology programs. Postdoctoral applicants must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) in biology, bioinformatics, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, computational biology or related fields, and some demonstrated experience in computer science/bioinformatics. For the computational biologists and software developer positions in addition to their experience and interest in biology, expertise in at least one scientific programming language and relational data management system is preferred. Candidates with experience in network analysis methods are encouraged to apply. Candidates with BS/MS degrees are also encouraged to apply for future positions in the lab. Interested individuals should send or email letter of intent/cover letter , CV/Resume with contact info of three references, and a 1-2 page description of previous accomplishments to the following address. E mail is preferred. Pankaj Jaiswal, Assistant Professor Dept. of Botany and Plant Pathology 3082 Cordley Hall Oregon State University Corvallis, OR, 97331-2902, USA Email: jaiswalp@science.oregonstate.edu From cweil from purdue.edu Sun Oct 26 11:32:26 2008 From: cweil from purdue.edu (Cliff Weil) Date: Sun Oct 26 11:34:41 2008 Subject: [Maize] Postdoc and grad positions Message-ID: POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS and GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS available at Purdue University (Guri Johal and Cliff Weil) and NC State Univ. (Peter Balint-Kurti) for joint project using natural variation in maize to identify interaction networks among genes involved in disease response and in carbon partitioning. Project combines phenotyping in the field with marker analysis and association mapping methods. Applicants should send a cover letter indicating position and location they are interested in, a CV and contact information for three references to Guri Johal, Botany/Plant Path. Dept, Purdue University, 915 West State St., West Lafayette, IN 47907. Applications may be sent online to gjohal@purdue.edu. Cliff Weil cweil@purdue.edu From pcm11 from psu.edu Mon Oct 27 10:26:18 2008 From: pcm11 from psu.edu (Paula McSteen) Date: Mon Oct 27 10:50:04 2008 Subject: [Maize] Research Assistant position at Penn State University Message-ID: <200810271526.m9RFQEEi020246@f04n01.cac.psu.edu> A Research Assistant position is available immediately in a plant genetics laboratory in the Department of Biology at Penn State, University Park, PA. The research will involve identification of genes controlling auxin mediated development in maize using both genetic and genomic approaches. This is an NSF funded position, renewal for up to five years contingent upon continued funding. Requirements: Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in plant biology, plant breeding, genetics, molecular biology or a related area. Experience in maize genetics is advantageous but not required. Candidates must have excellent communication and critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Duties include: Responsibility for coordinating and conducting planting, pollination and harvesting of maize plants; coordinating activities across three labs/institutions; supervision of four undergraduate students; collecting, extracting and genotyping plant material for molecular mapping studies and follow up molecular and genetic interaction studies. How to apply: To apply please email a resume, copy of college transcripts, contact information for three referees and a cover letter briefly describing your experience, interest in the position and career goals to Paula McSteen pcm11@psu.edu. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. From Patrick.Byrne from ColoState.EDU Mon Oct 27 16:46:15 2008 From: Patrick.Byrne from ColoState.EDU (Byrne,Patrick) Date: Mon Oct 27 16:48:34 2008 Subject: [Maize] Graduate assistantships at Colorado State University Message-ID: <8D0B78375D5BEC40A7023AD7AA48E1D05AA25EDAE1@EVS1.ColoState.EDU> Graduate Research Assistantships at Colorado State University Two graduate research assistantships in wheat breeding and genetics are available in the Soil & Crop Sciences Department of Colorado State University in Fort Collins. One assistantship is for a Ph.D. student to work on a project to improve drought tolerance in winter wheat by utilizing synthetic hexaploid germplasm. The other assistantship is for either a Ph.D. or M.S. student, who will focus on one of several areas, including inheritance and molecular marker tagging of pest resistance (Russian wheat aphid, wheat streak mosaic virus, wheat rusts); end-use quality improvement; or germplasm enhancement and QTL mapping of drought stress tolerance traits. The assistantships are available beginning in Spring, Summer, or Fall, 2009, and include a 12-month stipend plus tuition. For more information, see detailed descriptions posted at http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/SoilCrop/grad/grad_program.htm. ---- Patrick F. Byrne Associate Professor Dept. of Soil & Crop Sciences 1170 Campus Delivery Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO 80523 Phone: 970-491-6985