Post-doctoral position at Oklahoma State University

A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the Department of
Plant and Soil Sciences at Oklahoma State University. This postdoctoral
research fellow will join a cooperative research project to fine map and
clone a major QTL for resistance to greenbug (i.e. aphid) in sorghum
(Theor. Appl. Genet. 117:117-124). The postdoctoral fellow will work in
the USDA-ARS research laboratory of Dr. Yinghua Huang in collaboration
with Dr. Liuling Yan of Oklahoma State University at Stillwater. The
incumbent will design and implement research experiments to develop gene
markers to saturate the QTL region, identify and map candidate genes,
and characterize genetic mechanisms of greenbug resistance in sorghum.

The successful applicant should have a strong background in genetics,
molecular biology, plant breeding, or related discipline. Experience in
QTL analysis, construction of genetic and physical maps, and annotation
and application of genomic sequences are desirable.  Documented ability
to communicate effectively in English both writing research publication
and spoken language is required. Review of applications will begin
December 15, 2011, and continue until the position is filled.

Please send a letter of research interest and professional goals,
curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references by email
to: yinghua.huang@ars.usda.gov or
liuling.yan@okstate.edu