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

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: A USDA-funded postdoctoral position is available to identify genes that play key roles in plant vegetative growth control at the Plant Gene Expression Center, Albany, California. The PGEC is a joint USDA ARS-UC Berkeley facility located approximately two miles from the UC Berkeley campus. The incumbent will clone maize genes related to two Arabidopsis BOP genes that promote leaf cell fate during organ formation.  The incumbent will also characterize bop mutant maize plants by analyzing leaf morphology and spectroscopic constituent composition to quantitate effects on vegetative biomass. Analytic methods will include RT-PCR and in situ hybridization, scanning electron microscopy, and mass spectroscopy.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:   Recent Ph.D. in Plant Genetics, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field is required. Experience in Arabidopsis and/or maize genetics is required, and practical knowledge of plant transformation and of PCR and RNA-based detection methods is desirable.

CITIZENSHIP RESTRICTIONS APPLY:  Applicants must clearly indicate in their resume/CV their country of citizenship.  To be employed as a Postdoctoral Research Associate with ARS, applicants must be a citizen from a country listed on the following link:  http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/hrd/jobs/VISA/countries.htm

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. Jennifer Fletcher
USDA/ARS Plant Gene Expression Center
800 Buchanan Street
Albany, CA 94710
Phone: 510-559-5917
Fax: 510-559-5678
Email: Jennifer.Fletcher@ars.usda.gov