Plan and conduct experiments in wheat structural, functional genomics, analyze the data and prepare publications; present research results at professional meetings; write grants, grant updates and supervise undergraduate research students.

Seeking a motivated scientist to contribute to the development of genomics-based diagnostic tools for the detection of plant pathogenic bacteria.  We are currently focused on Pseudomonas syringae and Rathayibacter toxicus.  This position will support the laboratory research of the project PI and research associate using modern molecular and microbiological technologies and procedures.  Some field work will be involved.  Candidates must be proficient with microbiological procedures (microbe isolation, culturing and preservation) and molecular-based technologies e.g., PCR, real time PCR, etc.) and be willing to learn.  The successful candidate will contribute to general laboratory operations and maintenance (safety, supplies, equipment maintenance, etc.)  This research will involve some pathogens of regulatory concern and some research may be conducted in a Bio-Safety Level 3 containment laboratory.  Consequently, strict adherence to all laboratory safety procedures and policies as well as strict compliance with all state and federal regulatory requirements will be mandatory.

The Research Associate will plan and perform experimental work in the laboratory and greenhouse, analyze results of experiments.  Write manuscripts and progress reports; publish papers in scientific peer-reviewed journals.  Supervise graduate and undergraduate students in tasks relevant to research work performed in the greenhouse.

 

Seeking a highly motivated scientist to contribute to the development of genomics-based diagnostic tools for the detection of plant pathogenic bacteria to the sub-specific (pathovar) and population levels of discrimination.  We are currently focused on Pseudomonas syringae and Rathayibacter toxicus.  This position will require independent laboratory research (design and execute experiments, analyze and interpret data) using modern molecular and microbiological technologies and procedures.  Some international travel and limited field work will be involved.  Candidates must be proficient with molecular-based technologies (e.g., PCR, real time PCR, DNA sequencing databases, etc.) that support population-specific detection protocols.