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Subject: Postdoctoral position in crop physiology
Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2008 04:12:18 -0500
From: umbagava(a)cc.umanitoba.ca
To: godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca
Dear Bev,
Please forward this along to all graduate students in plant science.
Thanks
Muthu
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Plant & Crop Photosynthesis
*University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
Reference : SCI525X1*
*Closing Date : Tuesday 28 October 2008*
Applications are invited for the above post in the Division of Plant and
Crop Sciences. The successful candidate will join an active research
laboratory investigating avenues for the improvement of leaf and canopy
photosynthesis in crop plants. The Plant and Crop Sciences Division is
internationally acclaimed as a centre of excellence for fundamental and
applied research underpinning our understanding of agriculture, food
production and quality and the natural environment.
This post, funded by the BBSRC, will investigate the role of
photoprotective processes and photooxidative stress in a major crop
plant, rice. The impact of altered levels of photoprotection on abiotic
stress resistance and photosynthetic productivity will be tested using a
range of physiological and biochemical parameters and will form part of
a research programme with firm international collaborations.
The successful candidate will 1) carry out experiments to identify
points of limitation for photosynthesis and growth in transgenic
tropical rice plants, and 2) perform biochemical and molecular analyses
of transgenic tropical rice plants.
Candidates must have experience and practical knowledge of mechanisms of
leaf photosynthesis and its regulation (gas exchange and chlorophyll
fluorescence), photosynthetic metabolism and protein analysis.
Experience of rice crop physiology and RNA analysis and modelling of
canopy processes is highly desirable. Candidates should possess a PhD
and a background in plant and crop physiology and a willingness to
travel to collaborating laboratories. An essential attribute is a
desire to apply basic plant science knowledge to crop improvement.
Salary will be £25,888 per annum. This post is available from 1
December 2008 and will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period
of three years.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr E Murchie, tel 0115 951 6082
or Email: Erik.Murchie(a)Nottingham.ac.uk
<mailto:Erik.Murchie@Nottingham.ac.uk>. Further information about the
Division of Plant and Crop Sciences is available at:
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/biosciences/plantsci/.
Best -
Muthu
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Bev Godard
Secretary
Department of Plant Science
University of Manitoba
66 Dafoe Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3T 2N2
Phone: (204) 474-8563
Fax: (204) 474-7528
Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca
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Subject: Postdoctoral position in plant biotechnology
Date: Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:06:26 -0500
From: umbagava(a)cc.umanitoba.ca
To: godardbd(a)cc.umanitoba.ca
Hi Bev,
Please forward this to all graduate students in plant science.
Thanks
Muthu
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Postdoctoral position - Plant Biotechnology
Wageningen UR, Laboratory of Genetics
Wageningen, (Gelderland), 38 hours per week
Job descriptionProject Information:
The ERGO project ?Design of a decision matrix to assess GM crop impact
on the detrital food web? aims to investigate how to determine risks of
genetically modified food crop plants potentially damaging a healthy
soil ecosystem by monitoring the effect of GM plants on detrivore soil
organisms. In the project, transgenic Arabidopsis thaliana and Brassica
plants will be constructed expressing Arabidopsis genes that are
expected to enhance the content of specific anti-nutritional
glucosinolates. These plants will be used by the collaborating partner
in the project, the department of Animal Ecology of the Earth and Life
Sciences faculty of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, to study their
effect on detrivore soil organisms. The project is expected to start soon.
Job Description:
Arabidopsis transcription factor genes known to control aliphatic
glucosinolate biosynthesis will be cloned behind different promoters to
create binary constructs for transformation of Arabidopsis, Brassica
oleracea and B. rapa using Agrobacterium tumefaciens and A. rhizogenes
mediated transformation methods. Transgenic plants need to be evaluated
for gene expression and glucosinolate levels in pots and if possible in
the field. Successfully modified plants will be multiplied for use in
detrivore feeding studies by the VU partner.
RequirementsRequired education/skills:Doctorate
You have obtained a PhD in Plant Sciences or (Plant) Biotechnololgy,
with a strong focus on molecular biology. You have experience in binary
vector construction, plant transformations and analysis of transgenic
plants. Experience with Arabidopsis and Brassica transformation is
considered an advantage. You have published in high-rating international
scientific journals. You value the benefits of collaboration, but are
well able to perform independent research.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Post-doctorates(Scientific discipline: Agriculture)
OrganizationWageningen UR, Laboratory of Genetics
Wageningen University and Research Centre (Wageningen UR) is an
international renowned knowledge institute in the fields of life
sciences and sustainability. It makes an essential contribution to the
quality of life through pioneering research and innovative education in
the fields of health and nutrition, sustainable agricultural systems and
a viable environment.
Wageningen Plant Sciences is a Wageningen UR consortium, bringing
together the expertise of Wageningen University and the research
institutes Plant Research International and PPO (Applied Plant
Research). Dedicated to the field of plant-related research and
education, Wageningen Plant Sciences has over 1800 staff members at 17
locations throughout the Netherlands.
The cooperation focuses on five expertise areas:
* Bioscience
* Breeding and Biodiversity
* Crop Ecology and Chain Innovations
* Biointeractions and Crop Protection
* Agrosystem innovations
In addition, applied research is carried out utilising specialist
know-how and expertise in various sectors. Wageningen Plant Sciences
also conducts a number of statutory research tasks.
Research group:
The Botanical Genetics section of the Laboratory of Genetics studies the
genetic basis of natural variation in plants, mainly using the model
plant species Arabidopsis thaliana or related Brassicaceae species. The
research of the section is focused on the development of new genetic
tools such as populations and lines, as well as ways to efficiently
analyze them to advance the study of natural variation. Main areas of
biological interest are plant growth and performance, adaptation to
heavy metal exposure and plant nutrigenomics.
Conditions of employmentEmployment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 3 years.
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
This concerns a full-time position, 38 hours a week, for 3 years. Salary
depends on experience (scale 10-11) with a maximum of ?4284 per month.
Additional InformationAdditional information about the vacancy can be
obtained from:
Dr. Mark Aarts
Telephone number: 31 317 485413
E-mail address: mark.aarts(a)wur.nl <mailto:mark.aarts@wur.nl>
ApplicationYou can apply for this job before 24-10-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by
sending your application to:
Wageningen UR, Laboratory of Genetics
Department Personnel & Organization
H. Casteels
P.O. Box 16
6700 AA Wageningen
The Netherlands
E-mail: vacaturemeldingen.psg(a)wur.nl
<mailto:vacaturemeldingen.psg@wur.nl?subject=ApplicationPostdoc%20PlantBiotechnology>
When applying for this job, mention the vacancynumber AT: DPW 08-40.
Regards,
Muthu
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Bev Godard
Secretary
Department of Plant Science
University of Manitoba
66 Dafoe Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3T 2N2
Phone: (204) 474-8563
Fax: (204) 474-7528
Bev_Godard(a)umanitoba.ca
Faculty of Graduate Studies Graduate Student Travel Award
The Faculty of Graduate Studies allocates funds to assist Master's and
Ph.D. students with costs for travel for presentations of papers,
posters, or other creative work pertinent to their studies.
The application deadline for conferences scheduled from December 1 to
March 31 is November 1.
Applications and information are available at
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/112.htm
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Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor
Department of Plant Science
226 Agriculture Building
66 Dafoe Road
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2
Phone: (204) 474-8223 Fax: (204) 474-7528
http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/
Seed of the Year Scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in plant
breeding or genetics at a master's or Ph.D. level. One recipient will
be selected from one of the following Western Canadian Universities:
University of Alberta, University of Manitoba, or University of
Saskatchewan. Two applications will be submitted from each university
for consideration. One scholarship will be selected from the six submitted.
Value: $2000
Application deadline: October 10, 2008.
Applications are available from me.
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Martha Blouw, Academic Advisor
Department of Plant Science
226 Agriculture Building
66 Dafoe Road
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2
Phone: (204) 474-8223 Fax: (204) 474-7528
http://www.umanitoba.ca/afs/plant_science/
