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Postdoc: Bioinformatics for Fungal Genomics and Transcriptomics, UC Davis, California
BACKGROUND The Stergiopoulos lab at the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of California Davis is seeking for a highly skilled and motivated post-doc in the field of fungal genomics and transcriptomics. The lab studies the molecular mechanisms of fungal pathogenesis on plants with an emphasis on characterizing computationally and by functional analyses critical molecular and cellular functions required for virulence. As part of our studies we use a systems-level approach that integrates comparative genomics, genome-wide transcriptome profiling, targeted proteomics, and functional analysis of selective gene can...
Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics - October 23, 2018 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jason Stajich Tags: fungi postdoc uc davis bioinformatics genomics transcriptomics Source Type: blogs

Job: Assistant/Associate Professor of Microbiology, Cal State Chico
The Department of Biological Sciences is searching for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor to start August 21, 2019. California State University, Chico seeks faculty who are competent in their field, collaborative with colleagues and staff, and committed to student success. The minimum education requirement for appointment to this position is a PhD in microbiology or a related field, with a specialization in prokaryotic or eukaryotic (protist or fungal) pathogens. Candidates nearing completion of the terminal degree may be considered; however all requirements for conferral of the degree must be met no later tha...
Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics - October 12, 2018 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jason Stajich Tags: jobs assistant professor associate professor cal state chico california faculty job microbiology pathogen Source Type: blogs

Job: USDA-ARS Research Plant Pathologist, Salinas, CA
The USDA-ARS lab in Salinas, California has a permanent scientist positions open to work on Macrophomina phaseolina and Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae. The position will support regional agricultural production, which in the Salinas Valley alone has a value in excess of $4.8 billion per year. Historically researchers at our location have enjoyed strong support from our regional agricultural producers. Our location is 2 hours south of San Francisco and 40 minutes away from the Monterey Peninsula and Big Sur area. Hiring level is at a GS-12 or GS-13 (Salary range of $88,582 to $136,969 per year) As a Research Plant Pat...
Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics - October 11, 2018 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jason Stajich Tags: jobs california fungi plant pathology USDA-ARS Source Type: blogs

Job: Department Head, Microbiology, University of Georgia
Department Head in Microbiology at the University of Georgia (Mycologists encouraged to apply!) The Department of Microbiology at the University of Georgia is recruiting an outstanding researcher and academic leader for a tenured faculty position as Professor and Head in Fall 2019. We seek a creative and dynamic individual who will lead us into the future as one of the nation’s premier microbiology departments, recognized for innovative and outstanding teaching and research programs and vigorous community involvement. Candidates with research interests that expand or complement existing departmental strengths are particu...
Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics - October 10, 2018 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jason Stajich Tags: jobs dept head georgia microbiology uga Source Type: blogs

Job: Assistant Professor Plant Pathology, UW-Madison
The Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is searching for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology. Applications are invited from individuals with expertise in any area of plant pathology. This position will investigate aspects of plant pathology in areas of the incumbent’s choosing with some emphasis on diseases pertinent to the production and trade of seed potatoes and will contribute to the teaching mission of the department. See PDF of Advertisement UW-Madison-Potato Pathology and text below Degree and area of specialization: Ph.D. in plant pathology, plant biolo...
Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics - October 10, 2018 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jason Stajich Tags: jobs plant pathology potato wisconsin Source Type: blogs

Job: Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology, Montana State
Montana State University seeks an Assistant Professor of PlantPathology (80% research 20% teaching).  This position, formerly held by John Sherwood, is an excellent career opportunity for a well-trained plant pathologist with interest in fundamental questions of plant pathology.   The successful candidate will have the freedom to conduct research on areas of their own interest with an emphasis on disease systems relevant to Montana and/or the Pacific Northwest. Application information https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/13990 Screening of applications will begin on December 15, 2018; however, applications will continue to...
Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics - October 10, 2018 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jason Stajich Tags: jobs montana state plant pathology Source Type: blogs

Postdoc: Evolution of downy mildew pathogens
Postdoctoral Researcher – Evolution of downy mildew pathogens The Quesada Lab at North Carolina State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position. The Postdoc will be responsible for performing evolutionary genomics research with downy mildew plant pathogens affecting specialty crops. The project will focus on studying host adaptation in downy mildew pathogens and shifts in pathogen populations that have resulted in failure of control methods such as host resistance and fungicides. Next generation sequencing and multi-locus sequencing will be used for isolate genotyping. Phenotyping assays to c...
Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics - September 27, 2018 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jason Stajich Tags: postdoc ncsu powdery mildew Source Type: blogs

Postdoc: Fungal Endophyte Genomics, U ’ Ren lab, U Arizona
Postdoc Position Fungal Endophyte Genomics • U’Ren lab A postdoctoral position is available in the lab of Jana U’Ren at the University of Arizona to study the ecology and evolution of plant-endophyte symbioses. The project centers on enriching genomic, transcriptomic, and metabolomic knowledge of phylogenetically diverse endophytic fungi in collaboration with the DOE Joint Genome Institute. The start date is flexible, but anticipated to be in Fall/Winter 2018 or when the suitable candidate is identified. The position has an initial appointment for one year with a strong likelihood of extension to a second yea...
Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics - July 18, 2018 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jason Stajich Tags: postdoc arizona endophyte fungi genomics metabolomic transcriptome Source Type: blogs

Postdoc: Fungal fusion and chemotropic interactions UC-Berkeley
The Departments of Plant and Microbial Biology and Chemistry/Molecular Cellular and Biology at The University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar – Employee position starting fall 2018/early 2019 on a project entitled “A novel role for polysaccharide monooxygenases in signaling, chemotropic interactions and cell fusion”. This is a collaborative, mission-driven project to define biochemical and functional aspects associated with functions of polysaccharide monooxygenases in the signaling, development and cell biology of filamentous fungi. This project is a collaborative effort b...
Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics - July 18, 2018 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jason Stajich Tags: postdoc berkeley chemotropism neurospora polysaccharide monooxygenases Source Type: blogs

Job: Assistant Professor of Mycology, Oregon State University
The Department of Botany and Plant Pathology invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) 9-month, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an innovative and competitive research program that pursues scholarly work in the area of fungal biology / mycology. The area of research specialization is open and includes ecology, evolution, genetics and genomics of fungi.. The successful candidate will serve as Curator of the OSU Mycological Herbarium, and will teach Mycology in the Botany and Plant Pathology program and one course in Biological Data Sciences, an unde...
Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics - July 16, 2018 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jason Stajich Tags: jobs faculty mycology oregon state Source Type: blogs

Postdoc: Computational Transcriptomics. Massey University (NZ)
Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Transcriptomics with Professor Barry Scott, Massey University, New Zealand We are looking for a computational biologist with the necessary academic training and competency to analyse a large transcriptome data set generated from endophyte infected grass tissue. The project is collaborative with Professor Christopher Schardl at the University of Kentucky and Professor Murray Cox at Massey University. We are interested in identifying genes that are differentially expressed during the onset of stromata (sexual stage) development on the grass host. We have isolated RNA from different tissue...
Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics - June 25, 2018 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jason Stajich Tags: jobs postdoc endophyte evolution fungi genomics new zealand transcriptomics Source Type: blogs

Postdoc: Fungal Evolution and Population, USDA-ARS
Postdoctoral Position in Fungal Evolution and Population Biology USDA-ARS, Peoria, Illinois We are searching for a highly-motivated postdoctoral associate with strong molecular and computational biology research experience with fungi or other microorganisms to conduct research aimed at understanding the diversity, global population structure, and evolutionary dynamics of Fusarium head blight (FHB) pathogens.  Scientists in the Mycotoxin Prevention and Applied Microbiology (MPM) Research Unit at the USDA-ARS in Peoria have an outstanding record of discovery and publication regarding Fusarium biology, chemistry, and evoluti...
Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics - June 25, 2018 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jason Stajich Tags: jobs postdoc evolution fungi fusarium genomics plant pathogen Source Type: blogs

Job: Assistant Professor of Palm Mycology – Univ of Florida
Work on fungal diseases of trees? Check out: University of Florida – Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Palm Mycology (http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/506383) Job Description: This is a 12-month  This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit.  Duties will include development of a productive, interdisciplinary, extramurally funded research program with an emphasis on palm diseases caused by fungi. The candidate will need to maintain a global perspective to be ready for the movement and establishment of fungal diseases, including, but not limited to, diseases caused by Fusarium, Gano...
Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics - May 22, 2018 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jason Stajich Tags: jobs mycology palm plant disease plant pathology professor Source Type: blogs

Job: Assistant/Associate Professor Fungal Biologist/Plant Pathologist LSU
Assistant/Associate Professor (Plant Pathologist/Fungal Biologist) RANK AND NATURE OF POSITION: Assistant/Associate Professor. This position is a tenure-track 12-month appointment with 80% research (LSU AgCenter) and 20% teaching responsibilities (LSU College of Agriculture). The individual will be a faculty member of the LSU AgCenter Department of Plant Pathology & Crop Physiology. WORK LOCATION: Department of Plant Pathology & Crop Physiology, LSU AgCenter, Baton Rouge, LA POSITION DESCRIPTION: The individual will establish a nationally recognized research program in the area of plant pathology with an emphasis ...
Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics - January 25, 2018 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jason Stajich Tags: jobs Source Type: blogs

Job: Assistant Professor Evolutionary Biology UC Irvine
The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology in the Ayala School of Biological Sciences at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Evolutionary Biology, broadly interpreted. Relevant topics include, but are not limited to: evolution of development, complex traits, population genetics, ecological genetics, evolutionary theory, systematics, phylogenetics, and comparative genomics. We are interested in applications from scientists applying both empirical approaches (including genetics, high-throughput genomics, and development) as well as computational/theoretical...
Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics - November 28, 2017 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Jason Stajich Tags: jobs Source Type: blogs