However, initial appointment will be made for one year. Candidates should send a letter of application, including a brief statement of their background and research interests, CV, and the names and contact addresses of at least three referees to Dr. Om P. Rajora. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found and the position is filled. This project will use microsatellite DNA markers of the nuclear and chloroplast genomes. Development of new and improved methods for QTL mapping in outbred conifers.
Full scholarships are available for qualified Canadian and international students.
Applicants should send a letter of application, including a brief statement of background and research interests, CV, university transcripts, and the names and contact addresses of at least three referees to Dr. Om P. Rajora. 4J1 One technologist's position is available immediately to join our project on Genome and QTL Mapping of Traits Related to Growth and Adaptation to Climate Change in Black Spruce. The successful candidate is expected to work on cDNA surveys, EST sequencing, EST-based marker development, and genetic linkage and QTL mapping in black spruce. The successful candidate will be a part of the team of a PDF, two biotechnologists and two Ph.D. students working on this project and will interact actively with project co-investigators and several researchers from the participating and collaborating government and industry organizations. Applications are invited from highly motivated candidates, who have B.Sc or M.Sc. degrees in a relevant discipline, have a strong background in molecular genetics and molecular biology techniques, are innovative in laboratory techniques and capable of working with a minimum of supervision, and have excellent interpersonal skills.