From pag from intl-pag.org Mon Sep 28 10:38:52 2009 From: pag from intl-pag.org (PAG-XVIII Conference) Date: Mon Sep 28 13:38:33 2009 Subject: [Maize] CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - Plant & Animal Genome XVIII Conference Message-ID: <200909281538.n8SFcqaw010500@www.intl-pag.org> Dear Colleague: You are invited to attend the Plant & Animal Genome XVIII Conference (PAG-XVIII), January 9-13, 2010 taking place at the Town & Country Convention Center in San Diego, California. To view the pre-registration brochure please download the PDF file: http://www.scherago.com/pag/RegBrochure.pdf The meeting will again offer the satellite sessions and workshops which took place at Plant & Animal Genome XVII. The meeting draft for PAG-XVIII and abstracts from PG-I through PAG-XVII are available on the PAG website listed below. The exhibits and posters will now take place in the Grand Exhibit Hall, adjacent to the California room. We are no longer using the lower level parking facility. We are requesting that all abstracts be submitted electronically. The abstract deadline is MONDAY, November 2, 2009; extended to allow for the new registration process. The abstract submission website is now open. All attendees looking to submit an abstract will be required to pay the registration fee PRIOR to submitting their abstract. You will be assigned an attendee ID# which will be issued once you complete the on-line registration process. You can look up your ID# on the PAG website at: http://intl-pag.org You will be required to provide your attendee ID# to complete the on-line abstract submission process. Due to severe delays in getting VISAs to enter the United States, we recommend that you plan ahead and do NOT wait for your abstract acceptance to begin the process. DO NOT WAIT. All researchers presenting posters must pre-register for the meeting to have their abstract printed in the final meeting program. Tha abstract deadline is MONDAY, November 2, 2009. Registration is available via the Internet using our secure on-line registration form listed below. https://www.pagregistration.com/pag18reg.shtml Full Conference (Univ/Non-Profit/Govt) Registration for ALL attendees: Pre-Registration (deadline November 2, 2009): $550 Late Registration (after November 2, 2009): $650 On-site Registration: $750 Full Conference (Industry) Registration for ALL attendees: Pre-Registration (deadline November 2, 2009): $775 Late Registration (after November 2, 2009): $875 On-site Registration: $975 Weekend Only (Univ/Non-Profit/Govt) Registration (Fri/Sat/Sun) for ALL attendees: Pre-Registration (deadline November 2, 2009): $400 Late Registration (after November 2, 2009): $450 On-site Registration: $500 Weekend Only (Industry) Registration (Fri/Sat/Sun) for ALL attendees: Pre-Registration (deadline November 2, 2009): $500 Late Registration (after November 2, 2009): $550 On-site Registration: $600 Student Registration (proof required): Pre-Registration (deadline November 1, 2009): $375 Late Registration (after November 1, 2009): $425 On-site Registration: $475 All questions regarding Plant & Animal Genome XVIII should be directed to Scherago Int'l at Tel: 201-653-4777 ext. 20, Fax: 201-653-5705 or or Email: pag@scherago.com. Sincerely, Darrin Scherago - VP, Meeting Manager Scherago International, Inc. 525 Washington Blvd., Suite 3310, Jersy City, NJ 07310 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Plant & Animal Genome XVIII Conference ---------------- January 9-13, 2010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- From jaiswalp from science.oregonstate.edu Wed Sep 30 14:12:35 2009 From: jaiswalp from science.oregonstate.edu (Pankaj Jaiswal (OSU)) Date: Wed Sep 30 14:14:21 2009 Subject: [Maize] (Bio)Informatics openings at Oregon State University Message-ID: <4AC3ADA3.8010902@science.oregonstate.edu> http://news.gramene.org/?p=392 Bioinformatics and software programmer openings at the rank of Faculty Research Assistant are available in the Jaiswal lab at the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology to work on the Computational Biology and Bioinformatics projects. This is a full-time, (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term position working in the Jaiswal lab (http://www.science.oregonstate.edu/bpp/faculty/jaiswal/). The positions are renewable annually. The projects involve development and maintenance of the databases, software and analysis pipelines necessary for development of the Plant Gene Expression, biochemical and regulatory pathway networks, comparative genomics, text mining and biological ontology projects. The incumbent will have the necessary skills on developing the software in C, C++, Java, Perl, BioPerl, R, MATLAB, Shell, any other scientific programming language, etc.; and development of MySQL database driven web accessible applications, website coding in HTML, XML, JSP, PHP and computer science applications. To review the position description and apply, go to posting #0004776 at http://oregonstate.edu/jobs. When applying, you will be required to electronically submit your application, a Letter of Intent, and a Curriculum Vitae (including 3 references). Applications will be considered throughout the 2009-2010 fiscal year. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants. Oregon State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a policy of being responsive to dual-career needs. -- Pankaj Jaiswal Assistant Professor Dept. of Botany and Plant Pathology 3082 Cordley Hall Oregon State University Corvallis, OR, 97331-2902, USA Web: www.gramene.org www.plantontology.org From peter_balintkurti from ncsu.edu Wed Sep 30 14:56:19 2009 From: peter_balintkurti from ncsu.edu (Peter Balint-Kurti) Date: Wed Sep 30 15:19:02 2009 Subject: [Maize] Postdoctoral Position in Raleigh NC. Gene silencing in maize. Message-ID: <000601ca4208$1478c0b0$3d6a4210$@edu> A postdoctoral position with the USDA-ARS at NC State University in Raleigh NC will be available in early 2010 to work on optimizing and characterization of a virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS) system in maize, as part of a collaboration between ARS and the Noble Foundation. We are looking for a candidate with a background in plant virology and/or plant molecular biology. Knowledge of plant disease resistance would be a plus. Please contact Peter Balint-Kurti peter_balintkurti@ncsu.edu. Peter Balint-Kurti USDA-ARS 3418 Gardner Hall Dept. of Plant Pathology, NC State University Raleigh NC 27695-7616 Tel 919 515 3516 Fax 919 856 4816 peter_balintkurti@ncsu.edu Peter.Balint-Kurti@ARS.USDA.GOV http://www4.ncsu.edu/~pjbalint/peter.htm