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6/30/10

The UMKC School of Biological Sciences is pleased to announce that Dr. Theodore White, Member of the Seattle Biomedical Research Institute and Affiliate Professor of Microbiology, University of Washington, has accepted the position of Professor and Head of the Division of Cell Biology and Biophysics. Both Dr. M. Plamann and Dr. K. McCluskey of the FGSC have their primary academic appointments in the Division of Cell Biology and Biophysics in the School of Biological Sciences.

Please join in welcoming Dr. White to UMKC.

2/3/10

The Broad Institute has released version 10 of the Neurospora crassa genome

1/6/10

Online registration for the Neurospora 2010 meeting is now available. Please visit the meeting homepage.

4/28/09

Jay Dunlap of Dartmouth Medical School has been elected into the US National Academy of Sciences.

4/8/09

The USDA Biotechnology Regulatory Service has announced the extension of the comment period relating to their modification of the rules pertaining to the importation, interstate movement, or release of genetically engineered regulated organisms. This means that the rules for sharing knock-out strains of plant pathogenic micro-organisms are being reviewed. Take the opportunity to review the proposed changes and submit your comment (using the "add comment" button) prior to June 29, 2009.

The proposed regulations are explicitely science based and define more clearly how an organism becomes subject to their review and emphasize the biology of the organism being genetically engineered. They specificy consider whether the organism causes injury to plants or whether it has been engineered to be more pathogenic to plants.


1/6/09

It is with great surprise and sadness that we have learned that Professor Maruthi Mohan of Osmania University passed away January 6, 2009.
Dr. Mohan, who was 54 years old,  was participating in a tennis tournament in Vizag, India and died of an apparent heart attack during a practice session.   
Dr. Mohan had a close relationship with the FGSC having worked on metal metabolism in Neurospora during his time at KU Med Center from 1987-1989. He worked on metal metabolism in fungi for many years and published over 40 papers. He had many students and supervised four PhD dissertations.
Dr. Mohan contributed many photos of Neurospora in the environment to the Neurospora home page and they are online here.
His contribution and collegial demeanor will be missed by all.

 


Job Postings

4/13/10 

Job Title:     Research Computational Biologist (Bioinformatics)

Department:     Department Of Agriculture

Agency:            Agricultural Research Service

Sub Agency:    Bacterial Foodborne Pathogens & Mycology Research

Job Announcement Number: ARS-X10W-0143

Salary Range:

68,809.00 - 106,369.00 USD /year
GS-12: $68,809 to $89,450; GS-13: $81,823 to $106,369

Series & Grade:

GS-0401-12/13

Open Period:

Monday, May 17, 2010 to Friday, July 16, 2010

Position Information:

Full-Time  Permanent

Duty Locations:

1 vacancy - Peoria, IL

Who May Be Considered:

Applications will be accepted from US Citizens, from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities.

 Job Summary:
Find Solutions to Agricultural Problems that Affect Americans Every Day, From Field to Table

Your U.S. citizenship must be verified before entrance on duty.

Seeking a Research Computational Biologist (Bioinformatics) to develop new fungal/mycotoxin detection and control strategies that will enhance food safety and crop production in the U.S. and around the world.

Major Duties:

The incumbent serves as a Research Computational Biologist (Bioinformatics) in the Bacterial Foodborne Pathogens and Mycology Research Unit at the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research in Peoria, IL.  The research unit conducts fundamental and applied research in genetics, microbiology, chemistry and plant biology to develop new fungal/mycotoxin detection and control strategies that will enhance food safety and crop production in the U.S. and around the world.

Specifically, the incumbent:
*Conducts comparative genomic analyses and develops bioinformatic tools to identify genes and genetic variation critical to pathogen biology using basic programming tools such as SQL, PERL, Python, Linux, and Java.
*Provides genomic information needed to develop strategies to detect Fusarium and reduce mycotoxin contamination in crops.
*Publishes research results in peer reviewed journals and provides supervision to support staff. 

Qualifications:

Your education and experience will be evaluated against all qualification requirements (basic and any additional requirements) listed below.

Basic Requirements:

Applicants must have:
A.    Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position OR
B.    A combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

How To Apply:  Applications may be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed to the appropriate address and/or facsimile number, but they must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the closing date.

Contact Information:

Joanne Kennedy
Phone: 301-504-1580
Fax: 301-504-1535
TDD: 202-855-1234
Email: SCIRECRUIT@ARS.USDA.GOV

Agency Information:
Department Of Agriculture
USDA-REE-ARS-HRD/Announcement #ARS-X10W-0143
5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Stop #5106
Beltsville, MD 20705-5106
E-MAIL:SCIRECRUIT@ARS.USDA.GOV
Fax: 301-504-1535

 

3/1/10

Associate Professor in Below Ground Ecology

The Department of Plant Biology at the University of Georgia invites applications for the Haines Family Professorship in Below Ground Ecology.

This new position will focus on the below ground component of plant ecology: plant roots and their interactions with their environment, other plants and soil organisms (including fungi, bacteria and herbivores), and soil processes (including nutrient and water cycling). We seek an individual who addresses fundamental ecological and evolutionary questions and who integrates field- and lab-based research approaches with molecular tools and techniques. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. degree and a record of scientific productivity appropriate for appointment at the level of associate professor. S/he is expected to continue and expand a vigorous externally-funded research program and to teach and train undergraduate and graduate students.  The Plant Biology Department encompasses a broad range of disciplines and has historical strengths in plant ecology, evolutionary biology and mycology (http://www.plantbio.uga.edu). We interact with numerous other ecologists, mycologists, and plant scientists across campus in the Odum School of Ecology, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, Departments of Plant Pathology, Crop and Soil Sciences, Genetics, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and on-campus branch of the USFS Southern Research Station. There is also the potential to utilize a wide range of off-campus facilities such as the UGA Marine Institute at Sapelo Island and its associated Sapelo Island Microbial Observatory, the Coweeta Hydrologic Lab and LTER, and the Savannah River Ecology Lab. To apply, the following should be submitted at http://www.plantbio.uga.edu/positions.html : (1) a single PDF file containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and short statements of research interests and teaching philosophy; (2) a single PDF file containing three reprints of research papers; (3) four letters of recommendation submitted by references. The search will remain open until the position is filled. Complete applications (including letters) received by March 25, 2010 are assured full consideration. The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students, and sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive.  Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University is an EEO/AA institution.

 


 

Meeting Announcements
 

"Cellular and Molecular Fungal Biology" Gordon Research Conference
June 13-18, 2010
Holderness, NH

IMC9: the Biology of Fungi 
1-6 August 2010
Edinburgh, Scotland

BARD Workshop
Trichoderma: Molecular mechanisms and applications of biocontrol in agriculture
Haifa, Israel
October 12-15, 2010

International Conference on Culture Collections
Santa Catarina, Brazil
26 September - 01 October 2010

 


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