AGRICULTURE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. |
ANNOUNCEMENT NO: | RA-08-071-L |
POSITION: | Research Plant Pathologist |
LOCATION: | Stuttgart, Arkansas |
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The position is located at the Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center in Stuttgart Arkansas. The incumbent will be primarily responsible for map-based cloning of a Rhizoctonia solani phytotoxin sensitivity gene in rice, using an established mapping population and available marker technologies. The incumbent will also participate as a team member working to identify the phytotoxin compound, the mode of action in-planta, and its contribution to pathogen virulence. The ideal candidate will have exposure to all and expertise in one or more of the following disciplines: plant pathology, genetics and molecular biology.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in plant pathology, genetics, molecular biology or closely related field is required. Specific knowledge of genetic linkage mapping, map-based cloning, or phytotoxins produced by necrotrophic fungi is desirable.
INFORMATION ON SALARY AND 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. Steven Brooks
USDA/ARS Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center
2890 Highway 130 East
Stuttgart, AR 72160
Phone: 870 672 9300 ext. 230
Fax: 870-673-0066
E-mail:ricegenes@mac.com