Biofuel Transcriptional Profiling Position

The new DOE Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) has an opening for postdoctoral research on xylan biosynthesis in plants. Research will utilize a systems biology approach to discover both enzymes and transcription factors controlling the biosynthesis of this important cell wall component.

The position will begin as soon as Dec. 2007. Practical knowledge of plant molecular biology and biochemistry is required, as is a Ph.D. in plant biology, or a related field. Applicants with experience in the analysis of microarray data as demonstrated by peer reviewed publications will be given preference.

Applications should be submitted to wilker13@msu.edu as a single pdf file and include a statement of interest, vitae, and names and contact information for 3 professional references. For further information contact Dr. Curtis Wilkerson (wilker13@msu.edu). Application review will begin November 30, 2007. Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

More information about the GLBRC can be found at www.greatlakesbioenergy.org/