Full Description: A postdoctoral position is available immediately to work on epigenetic regulation of plant immune response and the extracellular NAD(P)-mediated defense signaling pathway. The postdoctoral position is for one year with the possibility of extension. Salary is commensurate with experience. A full benefits package is provided with the position. The University of Florida offers excellent opportunities in Plant Biology through the Interdisciplinary Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology program (http://pmcb.ifas.ufl.edu/). Our laboratory is located in the Microbiology and Cell Science building (http://microcell.ufl.edu/), which provides state of the art infrastructure and an interdisciplinary research and education environment. For more information visit our lab website at http://microcell.ufl.edu/personnel/faculty/mou.shtml.
Specialties: Highly motivated individuals with a strong background in molecular plant-microbe interactions, plant molecular biology and/or biochemistry are encouraged to apply. Expertise in plant molecular biology is required. Experience working with Arabidopsis is preferred. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to carry out independent research and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Application Instructions: Interested applicants should send a resume, a cover letter explaining interest in the position and career goals, and contact information for three references (name, email address, and phone number) to Dr. Zhonglin Mou (email: zhlmou@ufl.edu). Please enter POSTDOC POSITION in the subject line. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.