麻萨诸塞州沃彻斯特理工学院(WPI)酿酒酵母研究博士后岗位
InstitutionPrusty Rao LabPositionPostdoctoral Research AssociateLocationWorcester MADate PostedJanuary 24th 2008Date ExpiresApril 24th 2008DescriptionPostdoctoral position in yeast genetics/genomicsA ...
Institution
Prusty Rao Lab
Position
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Location
Worcester, MA
Date Posted
January 24th 2008
Date Expires
April 24th 2008
Description
Postdoctoral position in yeast genetics/genomics
A postdoctoral position is available immediately to work with Dr. ReetaPrusty Rao. The Prusty Rao lab exploits Saccharomyces cerevisiae, one ofthe best organisms for conducting controlled, unbiased large-scalestudies, and applies a combination of genomics, cell biological,molecular genetics and biochemical techniques to study fungalpathogenesis and ethanol production. The successful candidate will beinvolved in two projects. The first investigates the role of secondarymetabolites in signaling. Interrupting such chemical communication coulddisrupt the pathogenic process. Since S. cerevisiae shares manycharacteristics with pathogenic fungi, the ease of whole genome analysesin this organism can help identify key targets for antifungal drugdiscovery. The second project involves genetic modification of yeast toproduce cellulosic ethanol.
Candidates must have completed a PhD in molecular biology or genetics.Experience with the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae is anadvantage, but not essential. Scientists with an interest in genomicsare especially encouraged to apply. The position is availableimmediately for two years renewed annually based on performance andavailable funding. Ideal candidates will have experience with at leastsome of the following techniques: basic (yeast) molecular techniques(PCR, cloning, transformation, selection), phenotypic analyses, mutantcharacterization, BLAST, primer design, real-time PCR. For moreinformation, contact Reeta Prusty Rao at rpr@wpi.edu.
We offer a promising project, competitive salary and benefits,state-of-the art facilities and an exciting, stimulatingmultidisciplinary environment, including access to all WPI lectures andclasses.
Cntact
To apply, send a letter of intent and CV and arrange to have at leastthree letters of reference sent to Reeta Prusty Rao at rpr@wpi.edu or atWorcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Rd, WPI, Worcester, MA01609, USA.
WPI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Reeta Prusty Rao
Department of Biology and Biotechnology
WPI Life Sciences & Bioengineering Center at Gateway Park
60 Prescott St.
Worcester, MA 01605
tel: +1 617 508 6120
fax: +1 617 508 5936