A Postdoctoral position is available in Zhongchi Liu’s lab

A postdoc position is open immediately in the laboratory of Dr. Zhongchi Liu’s lab to investigate the role of phytohormone auxin in flower and fruit development in diploid strawberry (Fragaria vesca) using both genomic and genetic approaches. A more detailed description of the project can be found at this project website (http://bioinformatics.towson.edu/strawberry/Default.aspx.) The project is a collaborative effort between Zhongchi Liu’s lab and the labs of Janet Slovin at USDA and Nadim Alkharouf at Towson Univ.

The Liu lab is located in the newly constructed Bioscience Research Building on the campus of Univ. of Maryland, College Park with state-of-the-art facilities and highly interactive scientific environment. The lab website can be found at (http://www.life.umd.edu/cbmg/faculty/liu/lab/.) College Park is in the suburb of the US capital Washington DC with easy access to public transportations and to many scientific, cultural, and educational institutions.

We are seeking a well-trained and highly-motivated scientist with a recent PhD degree in biological sciences. Prior research experiences in plant biology is not necessary but prior experiences in a genetic model system is preferred. To apply, please submit your CV, a statement of why you are interested in this project or this lab, and names of three scientists who are familiar with you and your work to zhongchil@gmail.com .