Graduate Research Assistantship, Postdoctoral and other          

            The Plant Genomics, Genetics and Biotechnology Laboratories at        

                                        Southern Illinois University                                            

 The Plant Genomics, Genetics and Biotechnology Laboratories, Southern Illinois University is seeking qualified individuals interested in obtaining an M.S. or a Ph.D. degree. Two positions are available until a suitable candidate is found. The assistantships provide a monthly stipend (~$1130 US per month) and tuition waiver.

The successful candidate will conduct research on Genomics, Para-genetics and Bioinformatics with an emphasis on Gene Silencing or Plant Microbe Interactions; with more focus on soybean disease resistance genes to the cyst nematode (Heterodera glycines). The research involves the use of recombinant DNA techniques, as well as BAC libraries screening, chromosome walking, vectors design, sequencing, microarray and Bioinformatics.

Students with backgrounds in Genetics, Gene mapping, Genomics, botany, or molecular biology are encouraged to apply. Applicants with some experience in molecular biology, genomics, genetic mapping may be given preference. Please submit a letter of application, a resume, college transcripts, GRE scores, TOEFL scores (foreign students), and three letters of reference to Dr. Khalid Meksem, Plant, Soil and General Agriculture, Room 176, Carbondale, IL 62901-4415; telephone 618-453-3103, e-mail meksemk@siu.edu; Laboratories office telephone 618-453-2606.

 For Postdoctoral and other position, you are welcome to contact Dr. Meksem directly via e-mail at: meksemk@siu.edu