Post-doc position in rice biotechnology

[muthusamy manoharan <manoharan_m@UAPB.EDU>]

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences
Department of Agriculture
1200 North University Drive
Pine Bluff, AR 71601

Position Announcement:

A post-doctoral research associate position is available immediately to
work on rice transformation, in collaboration with Dr. Oliver Yu,
Danforth Plant Science Center, St. Louis and Dr. Yulin Jia, Dale Bumpers
National Rice Research Center, Stuttgart. Candidate should hold a Ph.D.
in Plant Science, Botany, Biology or a related discipline and be
considering a career at a predominantly undergraduate minority
institution.  Prior experience with tissue culture, transformation and
molecular biology is desired.  Responsibilities include development of
regeneration and transformation systems, genetic engineering of relevant
genes and molecular characterization of transgenic lines. The successful
candidate must be able to independently design and conduct experiments
and willing to work on other projects in the laboratory. Salary for the
12-month non-tenure track position is $32,000 plus the package of fringe
benefits and annual leave as allowed by the university.  Funding is
available for three years.

Applicant should submit a curriculum vita, statement of research
interests and the name and contact information of three references to:

Dr. Muthusamy Manoharan,
Assistant Professor
Department of Agriculture
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
1200 North University Drive
Mail Slot 4913
Pine Bluff, AR 71601

(870) 575-8543

Email: manoharan_m@uapb.edu

Closing Date: October 20, 2005 or until a suitable candidate is found.

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer, and full participation by Women and Minority Groups is
encouraged.