Postdoc Opportunities in U.S. with RosBREED Project
Application window is closing at Christmas!
We are seeking postdoctoral associates for key positions in the newly funded RosBREED project (www.rosbreed.org). RosBREED is a U.S-wide collaboration among breeders, geneticists, physiologists, pathologists, and socio-economists of Rosaceae crops. This project seeks to develop and apply modern DNA-based diagnostic tools to help deliver new cultivars with superior horticultural quality and disease resistance.
We are seeking two postdocs to begin 1 January 2015. The Prunus Postdoc will be based at Clemson University under the guidance of Dr. Ksenija Gasic and will focus on Prunus crops, primarily peach but not cherry. The Apple & Cherry Postdoc will be based at Washington State University under the guidance of Dr. Cameron Peace and will focus on apple, sweet cherry, and tart cherry. A third postdoc focusing on strawberry, blackberry, rose, and pear will later be sought to begin from 1 September 2015, to be based at USDA-Corvallis. All positions are funded through to 31 August 2019 - i.e., at least four years.
Activities: All postdocs will conduct genetic research in QTL discovery, DNA test development both locus-specific and genome-wide, and applied marker-assisted breeding (MAB). These research associates will be the primary liaisons helping U.S. Rosaceae crop breeders to convert new DNA information and other project advances into breeding impact, using cutting-edge technologies, software, and knowledge. Two six-month internships with project partners outside the U.S. (e.g., in Europe, New Zealand, & Australia) are expected for each postdoc during the project's duration.
Qualifications: Active research communication is expected in the form of scientific publications, extension articles, participation in conferences and project meetings, and networking across breeding programs and allied science programs both U.S-wide and internationally. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding, Horticultural Genetics, or a closely related field. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated team player with excellent communication skills and extensive experience in statistical genetics and linkage analysis. Preference will be given to candidates with evidence of successful management of large datasets, substantial research productivity, a strong publication record, experience with perennial, clonally propagated crop genetics, and a commitment to practical application. Familiarity with Rosaceae crop breeding germplasm and Pedigree-Based Analysis software are also advantageous.
Applying: If you are interested in the Prunus Postdoc or the Apple & Cherry Postdoc position, please email a cover letter highlighting your qualifications, your current CV, copies of graduate degree transcripts, and contact information (phone number and email address) of three referees to either:
Prunus: Dr. Ksenija Gasic at kgasic(a)clemson.edu
or
Apple & Cherry: Dr. Cameron Peace at cpeace(a)wsu.edu
Please direct questions on either position to the same email addresses.
Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.
Dear All,
Please see the message from Dr. Ariel Lopez below about the Special Issue
on New approaches to fruit tree transcriptome analysis.
Thanks!
Sook
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*Special Issue on New approaches to fruit tree transcriptome analysis*
Dear Sook:
I would appreciate your help on disseminating the information at GDR
regarding an special issue on “new approaches to fruit tree transcriptome
analyses”. This is part of a Research Topic from Frontiers in Plant
Science. I would like to encourage the members of the Rosaceae community to
consider the submission of manuscripts on this topic. Further information
can be found at the following link
http://journal.frontiersin.org/ResearchTopic/3325#impact
Thanks!
Best wishes
Ariel
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Sook Jung, PhD
Assistant Research Professor of Bioinformatics
Dept of Horticulture
Washington State University
45 Johnson Hall, Pullman, WA 99164-6414
Email: sook_jung(a)wsu.edu
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*Two postdoc opportunities to study tree architecture at Cornell
University, Geneva, NY and at the USDA ARS Appalachian Fruit Research
Station, Kearneysville, WV *
We are seeking two postdoctoral scientists to study molecular and genetic
aspects of tree architecture as part of a project newly funded by NSF Plant
Genome Research Program. The aims of this project are to uncover the
molecular mechanisms underlying a phenomenon called apical control that
regulates tree structures. Both positions will be hired through Cornell
University and are anticipated to begin as early as February 2015 and are
funded for a period of at least 3 years. A postdoc specializing in apple
will be based at Cornell University, Geneva, NY under the guidance of Dr.
Kenong Xu. A postdoc specializing in Prunus species (peach and plum) will
be based at the USDA ARS Appalachian Fruit Research Station, Kearneysville
WV under the guidance of Dr. Chris Dardick.
The postdocs will conduct genetic analyses to identify causative genes
responsible for mutant growth habits, perform yeast two-hybrid screens,
create transgenic apple or Prunus knock-down and over-expression lines, and
carry out image-based phenotyping and transcriptional profiling studies of
wild type and mutant apple or Prunus meristems. As part of the research
program, both postdocs will be expected to interact with the entire
research team as well as with growers and industry leaders to communicate
the practical applications of their findings.
Successful candidates should have a background in plant development and be
skilled in molecular techniques. Specific experience in horticultural crops
is desired but not necessary as candidates with complementary experience in
model plant systems are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates should be
able to work independently, devise appropriate hypotheses and experiments,
and learn new skills as appropriate. Strong writing and communication
skills are also required. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in plant genetics,
molecular biology, development, or a related field. Qualified minority
candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applying: Interested applicants should send a cover letter highlighting
your qualifications and research interests, your current CV, copies of
graduate degree transcripts, and contact information for three references
to both project leaders:
Apple: Dr. Kenong Xu at kx27(a)cornell.edu and
Prunus: Dr. Chris Dardick at chris.dardick(a)ars.usda.gov
Review of applications will begin at the time they are received and will
continue until both positions are filled.
Employment information can be accessed at
http://www.rosaceae.org/community/employment
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Sook Jung, PhD
Assistant Research Professor of Bioinformatics
Dept of Horticulture
Washington State University
45 Johnson Hall, Pullman, WA 99164-6414
Email: sook_jung(a)wsu.edu
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