THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
ANNOUNCEMENT NO: RA-04-022H
POSITION: Research Geneticist (Plants)
LOCATION: Pullman, WA
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The position is located at the
Western Regional Plant Introduction State, located on the campus of Washington
State University, Pullman, WA.
Incumbent will develop and apply single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)
markers and microsatellites (SSRs) from Pisum sativum and the model legume
Medicago truncatula linked to economic traits for allele mining in cool
season food legume collections. Cross-taxa diversity will be analyzed
by systematically screening mapped M. tuncatula SSRs and genes sequenced
from M. tuncatula and P. sativum for SNP development in pea, chickpea
and lentil. Moderate through-put genotyping will be conducted using a
gel-based laser sequencer for SSRs and capillary electrophoresis for SNPs
and SSRs with automated allele calling. The allele frequencies for genes/markers
for economic traits will be published, used to refine legume core collections,
and genotypes archived entered into NPGS database (GRIN).
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Recent Ph.D. in Plant Genetics
or related field is required. Experience with PCR-based DNA marker systems,
genetic map development, primer design, and automated genotyping systems
are desirable. Knowledge of plant genetics, plant breeding, biochemistry,
plant molecular biology, and cloning techniques is required.
FOR INFORMATION ON SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, SALARY, BENEFITS, OR APPLICATION
FORMS, CONTACT:
Franky Reese
Human Resources Specialist
USDA/ARS/Human Resources Division
5601 Sunnyside Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20705-5106
Phone: 301-504-1555
Fax: 301-504-1587
FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION
OR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION, CONTACT:
Dr. Clarice J. Coyne
USDA/ARS, Western Regional Plant Introduction
Washington State University
59 Johnson Hall
Pullman, WA 99164-6402
Phone: (509) 335-3878
Fax: (509) 335-6654
Email: coynec@wsu.edu
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