Project Scientist Position in Wheat
Genetics of Drought and Heat Tolerance
We offer an exciting
opportunity to work as project leader in the wheat
molecular
genetics laboratory of the University of California,
Davis. The
project is part of a large collaborative research team on
the
Triticeae Coordinated Agricultural Project (T CAP;
www.triticeaecap.org).
The
selected candidate will use modern genomics and canopy
spectral
reflectance tools to conduct association mapping and
nested association
mapping studies to identify chromosome regions
involved in wheat drought
and heat tolerance. Researchers will
have access to large trait and
marker data sets to investigate
genetics, map trait associations, and
validate the identified
chromosome regions in different genetic
backgrounds. The selected
candidate is expected to coordinate the
associated field
experiments. Technical support will be provided.
Applicants
must have a Ph.D. in genetics or plant molecular
biology,
demonstrated experience in QTL and association mapping
for abiotic
stress in wheat, strong analytical and statistics
skills, demonstrated
ability to work with large data sets, produce
high quality scientific
results, proven written and spoken
communication skills and ability to
work collaboratively.
The
appointment as Project Scientist will initially be for one year
and
may be renewed annually for up to three years depending
on
performance. The position offers a competitive salary plus
benefits and
will remain open until a good candidate is
identified. Applications,
including a letter of interest in the
position, CV, and the names and
contact information of three
referees, should be emailed to Jorge
Dubcovsky at
jdubcovsky@ucdavis.edu in
the Department of Plant Sciences
at the University of California,
Davis.