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Jander Lab

Postdoc for Arabidopsis-aphid Interactions Study

A postdoctoral position is available to study interactions between Arabidopsis and Myzus persicae (green peach aphid) in Georg Jander’s lab. The position will be filled as early as January, 2010, and funding is available for two years.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will conduct a functional analysis of aphid saliva, with particular emphasis placed on identifying salivary effectors that either facilitate insect feeding or elicit plant defense responses. Other research will include analysis of mutants and natural variation in Arabidopsis aphid resistance. Development of additional areas of interest within the scope of the project is encouraged.

Requirements

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a related field. Candidates with backgrounds in molecular biology, insect behavior assays, or small molecule analysis are particularly encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Please send a description of prior research experience, career goals, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to: Georg Jander, Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research, 1 Tower Road, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA; email: gj32@cornell.edu; phone: (607) 254-1365.

BTI is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.

Job # 2009-44

Jander Lab

Postdoc for Plant-Insect Interactions Study

A postdoctoral position is available to study plant-insect interactions in Georg Jander’s lab at the Boyce Thompson Institute. Genetic, biochemical, and insect behavior research approaches will be used to study natural variation in maize resistance to aphids and rootworms. The position will be filled as early as January, 2010, and funding is available for three years.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the successful applicant will include the design and implementation of laboratory and field experiments related to maize-insect interactions. Development of additional areas of interest within the scope of the project is encouraged. The research will also involve close interactions with engineers at Cornell University, who are developing automated insect detection systems for laboratory and agricultural applications.

Requirements

PhD in related field. Candidates with backgrounds in genetic mapping and quantitative genetics are particularly encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

BTI is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.

Job # 2009-43

Mueller Lab

Bioinformatics PostDoc at Sol Genomics Network

A post doctoral position in the field of bioinformatics is available immediately at the Sol Genomics Network (SGN, http://solgenomics.net/) at Boyce Thompson Institute. We are looking for an enthusiastic person with a strong interest in sequence analysis, literature mining, and large-scale and comparative genomics. The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment with biologists and informaticians and implement and document algorithms, databases and web interfaces for different ongoing and future projects at BTI and collaborations with other institutions. Candidate will communicate results at internal and external meetings, and is expected to publish.

Requirements

PhD in bioinformatics, computer science, biology or related fields preferred. Solid knowledge of web/database technologies, relational database design methodology including knowledge of SQL, statistics and genetics is necessary. Excellent written and oral communication skills, effective problem solving and strong organizational skills are required. Demonstrated ability for independent, critical thinking is essential.

No relocation assistance is provided for this position.

To Apply:

Send a CV, cover letter and three references to Dr. Lukas Mueller at lam87@cornell.edu.

BTI is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.

Job # 2009-03

Blissard Lab

Viral Envelope Protein Structure-Function Studies

An NIH funded postdoctoral position is available immediately for studies aimed at understanding the detailed structure and function of the baculovirus envelope glycoprotein, GP64. Structural studies will focus on crystallization of truncated GP64 proteins containing the receptor binding domain. Functional studies will utilize a well-developed genetic system for pseudotyping baculovirus virions with modified GP64 proteins for analysis of receptor binding, membrane fusion, and/or virus assembly and egress. A background in virology, molecular biology, structural biology, or genetics is desirable.

To Apply:

Please send CV and names/addresses of three references to: Dr. Gary Blissard, Boyce Thompson Institute at Cornell University, Tower Road, Ithaca, NY 14853-1801. Phone (607) 254-1366. Send applications by email to gwb1@cornell.edu.

Job # 2008-13

Schroeder Lab

Pilot-Scale Libraries for High-Throughput Screening

A postdoc position to support the synthesis of small-molecule libraries for screening at the high-throughput screening centers at NIH. These libraries will be based on structurally unique lead structures obtained from arthropods and nematodes. Funding is available for two years, beginning in the spring of 2009.

Responsibilities

Research responsibilities of the successful candidate will include natural products synthesis, design of new synthetic approaches and methodology, chromatography of synthetic intermediates and natural products, spectroscopic characterization of isolated natural products as well as synthetic compounds, inventorying purchased chemicals as well as synthetic libraries, and maintaining adequate supplies of chemicals and chromatography resources.

Requirements

PhD in Chemistry. Demonstrated proficiency with some or all of the research methods that will be used is essential for this position. Good interpersonal skills are required for maintaining interactions with postdocs and graduate students in our laboratories. Prior experience with synthetic chemical research is advantageous but not required.

To Apply:

o apply or for more information, please contact Frank Schroeder, Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research, Ithaca, NY 14853.fs31@cornell.edu, phone (607) 254-4391, fax 607-254-2958. Applications should include a brief cover letter detailing experience, a curriculum vitae, and names of at least two references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Job # 2009-04

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and the positions will remain open until filled.

The Boyce Thompson Institute is a non-profit research institute affiliated with and located on the central Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New York.