Position: Research Associate

Location: Department of Plant Pathology
Throckmorton Plant Sciences Building
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66502

Appointment: Term appointment ending 6/06/05, renewable upon
satisfactory progress and continued funding.

Available: September 15, 2004

Responsibilities: Job responsibilities on this three-year project will include exploring a novel transgenic approach for nematode resistance using RNA interference. Research will entail extensive use of molecular biology, plant transformation and bioassays. Research associate will help coordinate research efforts of other team members.

Qualifications: Successful candidate must have a Ph.D. with a strong background in plant biology, biochemistry, molecular biology or related field. Experience with molecular biology techniques {e.g.: gene cloning, DNA and RNA isolation and analyses, site-directed mutagenesis techniques, genomic and cDNA library construction/screening, and PCR techniques (including designing and using degenerate primers), southern and northern analyses} and transgene analysis are necessary. Experience working with small RNA molecules preferred. The successful candidate must be able to design and conduct independent experiments with a strong commitment towards goals. Excellent oral and written communication skills and an ability to work well in a team-based/collaborative research atmosphere are essential. Experience in crop transformation is a plus but not essential.

Applications: Submit a complete application including

Screening Begins: August 25th, 2004 and continues until the position is filled.

Kansas State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees.