POSTDOC or RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PLANT/PATHOGEN INTERACTIONS

PROJECT DESCRIPTION - Despite the importance of canola (Brassica napus) to Canadian agriculture, little study has been devoted to the molecular biology of disease resistance in this crop. In part, this is because only a few canola defense genes have been cloned. To broaden the range of genes available for host/pathogen studies and genetic engineering of disease resistance in canola this project has the following goals:

1. Isolation and automated sequencing of Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) from blackleg (Leptosphaeria maculans)-inoculated Brassica napus.
2. Screening of a B. napus genomic library using EST probes for recognized defense genes.
3. Automated sequencing of selected genomic clones.
4. Construction of transgenic B. napus containing chimeric GUS-reporter genes from genomic clones.
5. Investigation of L. maculans/B. napus interactions using plants transgenic for reporter-gene constructs.

THE POSITION - Salary is $27,500 per year. Funding for up to three years has been provided through the NSERC/Ag. Canada Research Partnership Program. The position is available as of May 1, 1996.

THE UNIVERSITY, WINNIPEG AND MANITOBA - The University of Manitoba is one of Canada's major centers for agricultural research. Other academic and research institutions in Winnipeg include the Agriculture Canada Station, the U. of M. Health Sciences campus and the University of Winnipeg. With a cosmopolitan population of over 600,000, Winnipeg offers a rich mixture of culture and entertainment, including the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, as well as the CFL Blue Bombers. The comparatively low cost of living, clean air and friendly people combine to make Winnipeg a very liveable city. Winnipeg is at the interface of the prairie and boreal forest, and the Manitoba lake country offers great opportunities for boating, fishing and wilderness camping.

APPLICATIONS - Send a curriculum vitae, a brief (one page) description of your current research, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three referees. Applications or inquiries for further information about the position should be addressed to:

Dr. Brian Fristensky Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 CANADA

The University encourages applications from both men and women. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to qualified Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

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