Graduate position: Two MSc student positions in Plant Physiology and Genetics at Memorial University of Newfoundland-Canada I am seeking two motivated master students to start a project on the ecological and genetic factors associated with the high antioxidant capacity in the wild partridgeberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea: Ericaceae). This project aims at collecting understudied wild clones of partridgeberry across the island of Newfoundland and southern Labrador, analyzing the genetic diversity of clones using next-generation sequencing, and providing preliminary information on the genes associated with a high antioxidant capacity. The master students will work under the mentorship of Dr. Julissa Roncal, and will interact with collaborating investigators from Memorial University (Dr. Lourdes Pena-Castillo is a bioinformatician, and Dr. Fereidoon Shahidi is a plant physiologist), as well as graduate and undergraduate students. Students responsibilities: • Conduct fieldwork to collect leaves and fruits from wild partridgeberry populations (teamwork task). • Laboratory work include DNA extraction, a library preparation for next-gen sequencing, and measurements of total phenolics/antioxidant capacity of fruits. • One student will conduct a phylogenetic tree of populations from single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). • The second student will identify genes based on sequence similarity (BLASTp) and associate them to metabolic pathways (dcGO). Students qualifications: • A BSc degree in a related discipline (e.g. biology, botany/physiology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, biotechnology). • Experience in organismic botany, statistical analysis, phylogenetics and/or bioinformatics is highly desirable. • Excellent analytical, organization and communication skills. Position characteristics: Project start date is May 1st, 2014. The MSc program comprises two years with an annual stipend of $17,500. The students are expected to teach on average 10 hours/week during the fall and winter semesters. The department of Biology at Memorial University has 29 faculty members and approximately 100 graduate students. Memorial University is Atlantic Canada’s largest university offering a multicultural environment. The city of St. Johns offers nice scenery with numerous walking trails close to campus, bars, concerts, and a very friendly, family-oriented community. Both positions are contingent upon the approval of funds by the Research and Development Corporation of Newfoundland and Labrador. How to apply: Interested applicants should send their CV, a one-page statement of research interests and career goals, transcripts, and contact information of 3 references (who have agreed to be contacted) in a single pdf or word file to Dr. Julissa Roncal at Email: [email protected]. This is a newly formed lab with more information at: mun.ca/biology/jroncal/ For instructions on how to apply to Memorial’s graduate program visit: mun.ca/become/graduate/apply/index.php International students with strong credentials are welcome. Screening will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. -- Julissa Roncal Assistant Professor Department of Biology Memorial University of Newfoundland 232 Elizabeth Avenue St. Johns, NL Canada Office SN4102, phone (709) 864 2241 Laboratory SN4096-4097, phone (709) 864 2093 Mobile: (709) 351 6771 julissaroncal.wordpress/
Posted on: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 01:10:52 +0000
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