A CPBR funded postdoctoral research associate position is available in the Laboratory of Plant Molecular Physiology, headed by Dr. Fredy Altpeter (http://agronomy.ifas.ufl.edu/Altpeter.HTML). Our research integrates functional genomics and efficient genetic transformation protocols for commercially important cereals and grasses for the dissection and engineering of molecular components of stress tolerance.

Job Description: The selected candidate will focus on genomics of drought tolerance in grasses, involving stable over-expression of drought inducible transcription factors in transgenic grasses, molecular and phenotypic characterization of transgenic grasses under controlled abiotic stress conditions.

Qualifications: The successful applicant will be a highly motivated Ph.D with an established publication record who has ability to conduct independent research in plant molecular biology. The candidate must have solid hands-on experience in a wide range of molecular biology and stress physiology protocols. Experience of working in a team, as well as an ability to work independently, is essential.

Salary: Salary is commensurate with training and experience. This position comes with fringe benefits.

To Apply: Send a cover letter describing your research interests, earliest possible starting date, career goals, CV, transcripts, and the contact information for three references preferably by e-mail to faltpeter@mail.ifas.ufl.edu or addressed to:

Dr. Fredy Altpeter
Agronomy Department
University of Florida
IFAS
PO Box 11O300
Gainesville, FL 32611-300

Review of applications will start immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. International applicants should include information on their US visa-history.

Gainesville, the home town of the University of Florida, is located half way between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico with a population of 150 000 (48 000 students) and has frequently achieved top ratings in quality of life and affordability. More information on the University of Florida is available at http://www.ufl.edu

University of Florida is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (male/female) and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or Vietnam Era Veteran status in the offering of all benefits, services, and educational and employment opportunities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.