From yadegari from email.arizona.edu Thu Oct 8 16:05:48 2009 From: yadegari from email.arizona.edu (Ramin Yadegari) Date: Thu Oct 8 16:18:58 2009 Subject: [Maize] Postdoctoral position Message-ID: <005601ca485b$1d0b15d0$57214170$@arizona.edu> Postdoctoral Associate Position in Arabidopsis and maize Developmental Genetics A postdoctoral associate position is available at the University of Arizona to study early endosperm development in Arabidopsis and maize. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a Ph.D. degree and with demonstrated ability to carry out outstanding research in the fields of plant biology, genetics, or related disciplines. Proven experience with molecular biology techniques and demonstrated skills in written and oral communication are essential qualifications. Ability to interact and work collaboratively with others is also critical as this is a collaborative effort involving multiple laboratories. Previous experience with Arabidopsis, maize or knowledge of functional genomics and/or bioinformatics is desirable but not essential. Position is available immediately. To apply, send curriculum vitae and the names and contact information (address, phone, fax and e-mail) for three references to Ramin Yadegari, Ph.D. (yadegari@email.arizona.edu), School of Plant Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721-0036, United States. FAX 520-621-7186. The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA Employer-M/W/D/V. From meindertdejong from hotmail.com Fri Oct 9 06:24:55 2009 From: meindertdejong from hotmail.com (Meindert de Jong) Date: Fri Oct 9 08:59:35 2009 Subject: [Maize] FW: SporeSim to simulate pollen dispersal Message-ID: Greetings. I've just sub scrined to Maize-L. 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Time: Monday October 26, 6-9pm Location: Room # 104/105 @ the meeting venue Workshop Title: Comparative Plant Genomics with the Gramene database and Plant Ontology project Schedule: 6-7pm: GRAMENE (www.gramene.org) -Get familiar with Gramene Database -How Gramene can help in your research -Questions and Answers 7-8pm: PLANT ONTOLOGY (www.plantontology.org) -Get familiar with Plant Ontology (PO) resource -How can PO resource help you -Questions and Answers 8-9pm: Discussion with the community of interested researchers and their participation in building community based curation network. - Plant Gene Wiki - Metabolic and regulatory Networks - Your feedback and interests. -- Pankaj Jaiswal Web: www.gramene.org www.plantontology.org From SchaefferM from missouri.edu Fri Oct 23 14:18:26 2009 From: SchaefferM from missouri.edu (Mary (Polacco) Schaeffer) Date: Fri Oct 23 16:17:58 2009 Subject: [Maize] Fellowship for PhD in Maize Genetics from the University of Missouri Message-ID: Forwarded from Sherry Flint-Garcia. MU-Pioneer Fellowship for Ph.D. in Maize Genetics $25,000 per year for up to 5 years, tuition covered University of Missouri Division of Plant Sciences (DPS) and The Interdisciplinary Plant Group (IPG) Receive Training and Experience in: Molecular Genetics / Epigenetics Cytogenetics / Cell Biology Quantitative and Population Genetics Statistics and Experimental Design Abiotic Stress Physiology (e.g. Drought) Biotic Stress (Plant Pathology and Entomology) Crop Evolution / Molecular Systematics Applied Genomics Technologies Transgene Biology / Cell Culture Maize Genetics Faculty: Jim Birchler, Div. Biological Sciences ? Maize Cytogenetics, Epigenetics, Engineered Minichromosomes David Braun, Div. Biological Sciences - Genetics of Carbohydrate Partitioning in Maize Georgia Davis, Div. Plant Sciences ? Maize Functional Genomics Sherry Flint-Garcia, USDA-ARS, Div. Plant Sciences ? Diverse Maize Genetics, Genomics, and Breeding Felix Fritschi, Div. Plant Sciences ? Plant Responses to Abiotic Stress Bruce Hibbard, USDA-ARS, Div. Plant Sciences ? Host Plant Resistance to Corn Root Worm Toni Kazic, Dept. Computer Science ? Computational Biology and Bio-informatics Mike McMullen, USDA-ARS, Div. Plant Sciences ? Molecular and Functional Diversity of Maize Paula McSteen, Div. Biological Sciences ? Genetics of Maize Inflorescence Development Kathy Newton, Div. Biological Sciences ? Maize Organelle-Nuclear Interactions, Heterosis Henry Nguyen, Div. Plant Sciences ? Mol. Genetics & Functional Genomics of Root Adaptation & Drought Tolerance Mel Oliver, USDA-ARS, Div. Plant Sciences ? Maize Dehydration and Desiccation Tolerance Mary Schaeffer, USDA-ARS, Div. Plant Sciences ? Maize Genetics and Genomics Database Bob Sharp, Div. Plant Sciences ? Physiology of Root Growth Under Drought Zhanyuan Zhang, Div. Plant Sciences ? Plant Transformation For more information: www.plantsci.missouri.edu (DPS) and www.plantgroup.org (IPG) Apply at: www.plantsci.missouri.edu/graduate/admissions.htm