Postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Plant Pathology at Kansas State University (Manhattan, KS). The wheat genomics laboratory is seeking for a highly motivated person to work on multiple projects applying genetic and genomic approaches to study genes contributing to disease resistance and quality traits in wheat. A high-throughput SNP genotyping of a panel of diverse wheat lines, expression analysis, TILLING and next generation sequencing will be used to identify and characterize candidate genes. Successful candidate will collaborate with a group of wheat researchers developing the physical map of wheat genome in characterization of genomic regions harboring agronomically important genes. He or she will also be involved in development of wheat SNP resources from the sequence data generated using the GS FLX (454) sequencing platform.

Requirements: Ph.D in molecular biology, genetics or other related disciplines with experience in plant genomics and good molecular biology skills. Excellent organizational, written/verbal communication skills and ability to work in multicultural environment. Knowledge of Windows and/or Unix based computer programs for the analysis of genetic and genomic data. Position is available immediately. Salary commensurate with qualifications.

To apply, please submit a cover letter describing research experience, CV, and e-mail addresses and phone numbers of three references. Application materials should be sent to eakhunov@ksu.edu or by mail to:

Eduard Akhunov,
4024 Throckmorton Plant Sciences Center,
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506.

Review of application materials will begin on September 15, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.