The research should have ultimate application in understanding herbicide activity in plants, weed biology, taxonomy, competition, weed management, or gene flow from transgenic crops. Examples of potential research areas are weed systematics and ecological distribution of weed ecotypes, biotypes or populations, herbicide resistance, and the potential for gene flow between transgenic crops and weeds. Appointee should seek and acquire extramural funding. The appointee will also guide graduate students. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in weed science or related discipline with emphasis on molecular biology or genetics.
Postdoctoral experience is highly desirable.
Ability or the potential to conduct independent research in molecular weed genetics must be demonstrated. Applicants should have a desire to be an effective teacher. The position is open until filled. To ensure consideration, applications must be received by October 15, 2001. A Postdoctoral Research Fellow is sought to characterize at the molecular and biochemical levels the mutants defective in pathogenicity of the rice blast fungus.