Postdoctoral Positions in Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Biology and Plant Transformation

The Plant Biotechnology Laboratory at The University of Rhode Island in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences has several postdoctoral positions available in the areas of  Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Biology and Plant Transformation.  The successful applicants will have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in cellular and molecular biology, plant biology, genetics or related fields, and should have expertise in molecular biology and/or plant transformation and genetics.

We seek applicants for

Molecular Biology: Applicants should be familiar with molecular vector design and construction, standard molecular cloning techniques, plant genomic DNA isolation, DNA sequencing, PCR, qPCR, and Southern blot analysis.

and/or

Plant Transformation: Applicants should be familiar with and have experience with Agrobacterium mediated transformation; biolistics, plant transformation (preferably with monocot species), embryogenic culture development, plant cell and tissue culture, transformation selection and plant regeneration.

Plant Biotechnology: Applicants should be familiar with transgenic plant analysis including trait and reporter gene expression, Southern blot analysis, qPCR,

Detailed information or questions on the positions can be obtained by contacting Dr. Albert Kausch.

Applicants must submit a detailed curriculum vita with a list of publications,  and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the following address:

Albert Kausch, Director,

Attn: Kimberly Nelson

Plant Biotechnology Laboratory

Department of Cell and Molecular Biology

University of Rhode Island

530 Liberty Lane

West Kingston, RI 02892

(o) 401-874-9900

(f) 401-874-7124

email:  kauschlaboratory@gmail.com

Salaries are commensurate with experience.  Must be able to relocate.  Application deadline is October 31, 2013 with a start date as early as December 1,2013 .

The University of Rhode Island is an AA/EEO employer and values diversity.

Part-time Laboratory, Greenhouse and Field Positions

The Plant Biotechnology Laboratory is seeking applications for part-time positions working in the laboratory, greenhouse and field on the various research projects.

Interested applicants should the following address:

Albert Kausch, Director,

Attn: Kimberly Nelson

Plant Biotechnology Laboratory

Department of Cell and Molecular Biology

University of Rhode Island

530 Liberty Lane

West Kingston, RI 02892

(o) 401-874-9900

(f) 401-874-7124

email:  kauschlaboratory@gmail.com