Postdoctoral Position. Oregon State
University
Biochemical mechanisms of pathogen effector entry
The Tyler lab studies the interactions between oomycete and fungal pathogens and their plant hosts, with a focus on effector proteins that enter host cells to modify their physiology. Much of this research focuses on the interaction of the oomycete Phytophthora sojae and its host, soybean, but also encompasses a variety of other oomycete and fungal pathosystems. A postdoctoral position is available to join the team examining how oomycete and fungal effector proteins enter host cells and interact with host proteins to increase the susceptibility of the host. The postdoctoral project will be focused on determining the molecular mechanisms by which effector proteins, especially RXLR effectors, interact with host cell membranes to gain entry into the cells. The project will have a strong biochemical emphasis and applicants with experience in protein-lipid interactions, protein structure determination, and/or electron microscopy are particularly encouraged to apply. A background in oomycete or fungal biology is not essential.
Application deadline March 7, 2014.
To apply, go tohttps://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=348082
For more information, contact Brett Tyler (brett.tyler@oregonstate.edu)
Oregon State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
The Tyler lab studies the interactions between oomycete and fungal pathogens and their plant hosts, with a focus on effector proteins that enter host cells to modify their physiology. Much of this research focuses on the interaction of the oomycete Phytophthora sojae and its host, soybean, but also encompasses a variety of other oomycete and fungal pathosystems. A postdoctoral position is available to join the team examining how oomycete and fungal effector proteins enter host cells and interact with host proteins to increase the susceptibility of the host. The postdoctoral project will be focused on determining the molecular mechanisms by which effector proteins, especially RXLR effectors, interact with host cell membranes to gain entry into the cells. The project will have a strong biochemical emphasis and applicants with experience in protein-lipid interactions, protein structure determination, and/or electron microscopy are particularly encouraged to apply. A background in oomycete or fungal biology is not essential.
Application deadline March 7, 2014.
To apply, go tohttps://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=348082
For more information, contact Brett Tyler (brett.tyler@oregonstate.edu)
Oregon State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.