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

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: RA-05-012H

POSITION: Research Molecular Biologist/Research Geneticist

LOCATION: Kearneysville, WV

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The position is located in the Appalachian Fruit Research Station, Kearneysville, West Virginia. The Incumbent will conduct research on the characterization and engineering of genetic mechanisms that govern DNA recombination, cleavage and modification in transgenic plants. Additionally, the incumbent will also characterize and identify potential plant factors that play important roles in modulating chromatin architecture and gene excision. The results of these studies will be used to help develop an innovative approach for tissue-specific transgene excision and containment in transgenic plants.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A recent Ph.D in biology, molecular biology, genetics or closely related field is required. Skill in DNA and RNA analysis techniques, plasmid construction, and transgenic analysis is also required.

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. Zongrang Liu
USDA/ARS
Appalachian Fruit Research Station
2217 Wiltshire Road
Kearneysville, WV 25430
Phone: 304-725-3451 X239
Fax: 304-725-0351
Email: zliu@afrs.ars.usda.gov