THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: RA-07-038L

POSITION: Research Geneticist (Plants)

LOCATION: Ames, IA

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The position is located in the Corn Insects and Crop Genetics Research Unit on the Iowa State University Campus in Ames, IA. As a member of a team of geneticists and bioinformaticists the incumbent will develop and apply genomic techniques and biological analyses for the purpose of investigating emerging diseases in legumes, with emphasis on Asian Soybean Rust. The incumbent will create cDNA libraries, identify candidate genes for resistance or defense against Asian Soybean Rust and other emerging diseases, and conduct functional characterization of candidate genes. Other duties will include mapping of transcripts to the soybean genetic and physical map and comparative analyses to other legumes. The incumbent will assist in the development of a platform for evaluating the function of candidate genes in soybean.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in Genetics, Plant Physiology, Biology or a related field. Experience with molecular biology techniques is required. Knowledge of Bioinformatics/Computational Biology is desirable.

INFORMATION ON APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS is available at: http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/hrdhomepage/vacancy/pd962.html

INFORMATION ON EMPLOYEE BENEFITS is available at: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp

FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION OR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION, CONTACT:

Dr. Randy Shoemaker
USDA-ARS
Department of Agronomy
Rm G401 Agronomy Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-1020 USA
Phone: 515-294-6233
Fax: 515-294-2299
E-mail: rcsshoe@iastate.edu