Salary is commensurate with level of training and research experience.
Requirements:
For post-doctoral positions, a Ph.D. in molecular biology, cell biology plant molecular biology or a related field is required. Ideal applicants will have experience in molecular biology, plant cell biology or gene cloning. Experience in Synthetic Biology, Plant Molecular Biology, Bacterial work, cloning, and/or design of synthetic genes and gene circuits desired. Experience in Biochemistry and protein structure function is valued. Experience with transgenic plants is helpful but not essential. Well-developed skills in written and verbal communication are desirable. The incumbents are expected to interact with other post-docs, graduate students, and undergraduate students. Duties include a variety, molecular biology techniques, cell biology studies, synthetic gene construction, bacterial expression, production and analysis of transgenic plants, planning experimental approaches based on research literature, and interpreting results. The successful individuals will be self-motivated and capable of independent thought and research. The successful candidate must demonstrate U.S. employment eligibility; visa sponsorship will not be provided. There may be hiring restrictions given the federal funding source. Learn more about available positions at http://wp.natsci.colostate.edu/medfordlab/
Application Deadline:
01-31-2014
To Apply:
Interested individuals should upload a letter of interest, a current CV and names and contact information of three professional references to the Medford Lab at http://cns.natsci.colostate.edu/employment/OpenPool/MEDFORDLAB/ Incomplete applications will not be considered.
This pool is valid through January 31, 2014, at which time all applicants wishing to remain in the pool must reapply.
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