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New Mexico State University
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New Mexico State University
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| Department: | NMSU - Entomology Plant Pathology and Weed Science |
| Position Title/Posting #: | Senior Research Specialist / Req# 2009009554 |
| Date Position Advertised: | August 26, 2009 |
| Salary: | Commensurate with education and experience |
| Conditions: | 12 month full time
POSTION CONDITIONS: Valid driver’s license required Some travel may be required All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal law, state law, and NMSU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a criminal history check. |
| Qualifications: | QUALIFICATIONS-
- Master’s degree (in hand by hire date) in Entomology, Electrical Engineering, Agronomy or related discipline with at least three years experience. - Experience with common plant molecular biology techniques including cloning, PCR, sequencing, protein and enzyme analysis techniques including western analysis and reporter gene assays. - Experience with Agrobacterium infiltration and/or plant transformation preferred. |
| Examples of Duties: | RESPONSIBILITIES;
- Perform directed research in support of the lab mission and goals. Current areas of focus include analysis of pest and disease resistance genes in transient assays and transgenic plants, gene expression studies including promoter analysis and protein expression and localization studies, other related work to support lab mission and goals. - Maintain accurate research records; perform analysis and review of experimental results; prepare tables, graphs and other written matter for review, presentation or publication. - Assist with preparation of articles and reports for publication; preparing research project and grant proposals. - Conduct extensive literary research. - Exercise supervision over personnel as assigned. |
| Benefits Offered: | Group medical and hospital insurance, group life insurance,
long-term disablity insurance, state educational retirement, workers' compensation, sick leave, annual leave and unemployment compensation. Opportunity for educational advancement. |
| Reply to/Deadline for Applications: | REPLY TO-
Dr. Steve Hanson Entomology, Plant Pathology & weed Science Department PO Box 30003, MSC 3BE Las Cruces, NM 88003 Telephone- (575) 646-3225 e-mail- shanson@nmsu.edu REVIEW OF LETTER OF INTEREST, RESUME OR VITAE, UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND NAMES, ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS OF THREE REFERENCES WILL BEGIN- SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 AND CONTINUE UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED. |
NMSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.