Identification and Characterization of Arabidopsis Genes-Postdoc position 

The DOE Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) has one opening for postdoctoral research on the identification and characterization of Arabidopsis genes and proteins involved in secondary cell wall biosynthesis and deposition. The position begins as soon as October 1, 2010 and is located at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Candidates should have a Ph.D., a strong record of publication in peer-reviewed journals, and demonstrated expertise with bioinformatics, molecular genetics, biochemistry, and/or plant cell imaging (microscopy). Experience with plant cell culture manipulation is desired.

Applications should be submitted as single pdf files to parnold@glbrc.wisc.edu. They should specify the targeted project (Thrust 1.1.3.) and include a statement of interest, vitae, and names and contact information for 3 professional references. For further information, please contact Drs. Sebastian Bednarek (sybednar@wiscmail.wisc.edu), Patrick H. Masson (phmasson@wisc.edu), or Marisa Otegui (otegui@wisc.edu). Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

More information about GLBRC research can be found at www.glbrc.org/research.