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Senior Research Associate (7336BR)

Location: Johnston, Iowa
Degree Required: Bachelor's degree and minimum of 2 to 4 years of industry related experience is required. Master's degree and 0 to 2 years of industry related experience is preferred.
Area of Study: Agriculture or scientific related field
Reports to: Research Scientist
Department: Research - Trait Discovery

Job Purpose: The Senior Research Associate will serve as an integral member of a research team focused on corn yield enhancement. This person will primarily support lead discovery and validation efforts to develop transgenic yield enhancement products and will participate in all phases of planning, execution, data collection, and data analysis of laboratory, greenhouse and field experiments designed to meet research objectives of the group.

Duties/Responsibilities: Characterizes transgenic plants by nucleic acid analysis using qualitative and quantitative RT-PCR, Southern blots and northern blots. Assumes responsibility for coordinating T1 yield assay experiments designed to screen transgenic yield enhancement leads. Works with the supervisor to develop and implement experimental designs and protocols. Compiles and analyzes experimental data, and prepares technical reports. Manages temporary workers to complete experiments and data collection in timely manner.

Competencies and Experience Desired:Previous experience with standard molecular biology techniques, including PCR and RT-PCR, and have a thorough understanding of molecular biology techniques. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Previous experience working with transgenic maize is preferred.

For more information: Visit http://www.pioneer.com/employment/openings/search.asp.

Postdoctoral Researcher

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Degree Required: Doctorate
Area of Study: Bioinformatics, Molecular Genetics, and Plant Cell Imaging (Microscopy)

The new DOE Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) has one opening for postdoctoral research in a collaborative project on the identification and characterization of Arabidopsis genes and proteins involved in secondary cell wall biosynthesis and deposition. The position is immediately available and is located at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. and a strong record of publication in peer-reviewed journals. They should have experience with bioinformatics, molecular genetics, and plant cell imaging (microscopy), and should be willing to collaborate with 3 other postdoctoral fellows working on distinct aspects of the same initiative.

Applications should be submitted as single pdf files to postdoc@glbrc.wisc.edu. They should specify the position that they seek (position #20111.300), and include a statement of interest, vitae, names and contact information for 3 professional references. For further information, please contact Drs. Marisa Otegui (otegui@wisc.edu), Patrick H. Masson (phmasson@wisc.edu), David Rancour in the Bednarek laboratory (drancour@wisc.edu) or John Sedbrook (jcsedbr@ilstu.edu). Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

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