We propose to study the role of the 65kDa MAPs in this natural microtubule bundling system. The project will be to identify the Zinnia MAP65 homologues and determine whether the pattern of expression of the different isoforms changes at the time that the microtubules bunch-up. Depending on progress other cytoskeletal proteins identified by AFLP mapping in the McCann lab could be studied. We seek candidates with experience in plant molecular biology. Ideally this will have been gained at the postdoctoral level although strong candidates with a recent PhD in a relevant topic will be considered.
Staff have the opportunity to join a non-contributory superannuation scheme.
It has about 650 scientists in 80 groups. Scientists enjoy good sports and social facilities on a pleasant campus at the edge of the historic city of Norwich. Sci USA 96, 14931. 1999. For a review of plant MAPs see Lloyd and Hussey, Nature Reviews, Mol Cell Biol 2, 40. 2001.