Twp postdoctoral positions at the University of North Texas

[Shah, Jyoti]

Two postdoctoral positions are available in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of North Texas, which is located in Denton near Dallas (Texas).

Position 1 (Requisition #090681): Postdoctoral position in Plant –Insect Interaction

University of North Texas is seeking a full time postdoctoral research associate to study plant defense response. The research emphasis will be on studying Arabidopsis defense responses to the green peach aphid. We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in molecular biology, entomology or a related field. Applicants should have expertise in plant molecular biology. Candidates with expertise working with aphids are preferred. The successful candidate must be able to design and conduct independent experiments. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well in a team-based/collaborative research atmosphere are essential. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work under the direction of Dr. Jyoti Shah in the Department of Biological Sciences.

Position 2 (Requisition #090679): Postdoctoral position in Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

University of North Texas is seeking a full time postdoctoral research associate to study oxylipin metabolism in plants. The research emphasis will be on studying Arabidopsis genes involved in oxidized lipid metabolism and their contribution to oxylipins in plant stress response. We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in biochemistry and/or molecular biology or a related field. Applicants should have expertise in plant molecular biology. Candidates with expertise working with lipids are preferred. The successful candidate must be able to design and conduct independent experiments. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well in a team-based/collaborative research atmosphere are essential. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work under the direction of Dr. Jyoti Shah in the Department of Biological Sciences.

For both positions (Requisition # 090681 and 090679) complete applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.unt.edu. A complete application must consist of 1) a cover letter detailing your qualifications and how they relate to the advertised position, 2) a professional resume, 3) names and contact information for three references. Screening of application begins July 15 2009, and will continue until the positions are filled.

University of North Texas is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees.

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Dr. Jyoti Shah
Associate Professor
University of North Texas
Department of Biological Sciences
1155 Union Circle, #305220
Denton, TX 76203-5017
Phone (940) 565-3535
Fax: (940) 565-4136
Email: sh...@unt.edu<mailto:sh...@unt.edu>

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