BACKGROUND

A multi-institutional project in rice (http://www.uark.edu/ua/ricecap/) aims to discover genes governing complex, economically important traits, using a variety of approaches.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Database and software development and bioinformatic analysis. A major focus is on developing database interoperability with other WWW resources via BioMOBY and related structures.

REQUIREMENTS

Ph.D. in a relevant biological or analytical science. Experience in one or more programming languages including Perl; working knowledge of SQL and relational database design; basic bioinformatics knowledge (sequence manipulation, microarrays, genomics, DNA markers); good oral and written communication skills.

PREFERENCES

Familiarity with and interest in molecular and quantitative genetics, statistics, plant breeding.

TERMS

Appointment is for one year beginning Jan. 1, 2006, renewable.

LOCALE

Kansas State University, Department of Plant Pathology, Manhattan, KS.

COMPENSATION

Salary $40 - 44K, benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Send (e-mail is OK) CV with cover letter and contact information for three references.

Contact: Clare Nelson
Dept. of Plant Pathology
4024 Throckmorton Plant Sciences Center
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506-5502

(785) 532-1359
E-mail: jcn[at]ksu.edu

DEADLINE

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.