THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: RA-05-003H

POSITION: Research Plant Molecular Biologist

LOCATION: Ithaca, NY

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The position is located at the US Plant, Soil and Nutrition Laboratory on the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. The incumbent will be part of a team conducting research on understanding the regulatory mechanisms of carotenoid biosynthesis in plants, using a cauliflower Orange gene mutation as a model. Specific duties are by applying biochemical, molecular and genomic approaches to elucidate the function and regulation of the isolated Orange gene in conferring high-level accumulation of carotenoids in cauliflower and other plants.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Recent Ph.D. in plant molecular biology, biochemistry, or a closely related field is required. Substantial knowledge and experience in molecular biology and protein biochemistry are required. Excellent communication skills are desirable. A highly self-motivated and dedicated individual who is willing to undertake scientific challenges is desired.

INFORMATION ON APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS is available at: http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/hrdhomepage/vacancy/pd962.html

INFORMATION ON EMPLOYEE BENEFITS is available at: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp

FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION OR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION, CONTACT:

Dr. Li Li
USDA/ARS
US Plant, Soil and Nutrition Laboratory
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
Phone: 607-255-5708
Fax: 607-255-1132
Email: LL37@cornell.edu