A position is available to study signal transduction during resistance responses in Arabidopsis, tobacco and potato to microbial pathogens. The research involves biochemical, molecular, genomic, and genetic approaches to define at the molecular and cellular levels components of the salicylic acid-mediated signaling pathway and how they are regulated (Plant Cell 2006; 18:747; Plant J. 2006, 45:320; Plant J. 2006, 45:863; PNAS 2005, 102:1773; PNAS 2003, 100:16101; Plant Cell 2004, 16:897). A major focus is systemic acquired resistance.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in biochemisty, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related areas. Strong background in enzymology and biochemistry.

To Apply: Send CV and a cover letter detailing experience and have three letters of recommendation sent to: Dan Klessig, Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research at Cornell University, Tower Road, Ithaca, NY 14853, job number 2006-12, or email dfk8@cornell.edu.