Department of Energy funded Postdoctoral Research position:
A Postdoctoral Research Associate position to study C4 photosynthesis is available in the School of Biological Sciences at Washington State University. Working with Dr. Asaph Cousins, the overall objective of this research project is to determine the mechanisms controlling C4 photosynthetic efficiency in response to changes in light quantity and quality (http://sbs.wsu.edu/faculty/? faculty/152). Preference will be given to candidates with experience and training in photosynthetic gas exchange, mass spectrometry, and photosynthetic metabolite analysis. The successful applicant will use a membrane inlet mass spectrometer system to measure leaf CO2 and O2 isotope exchange to determine the efficiency of the CO2 concentrating mechanism and rates of photorespiration during C4 photosynthesis in response to changing light quantity and quality. WSU has a very strong Plant Biology program, and the successful application will have opportunity to collaborate with other faculty on fluorescence and in vivo spectroscopy measurements to determine the energy flux through linear and cyclic electron transport under changing light environments. GCMS/LCMS techniques in the WSU Metabolomic Core facility will be used to determine how changes in light energy utilization influence the metabolic coordination of the C3 and C4 cycles (http://murdockmetabolomics.wsu.edu/index.html). The initial appointment will be for one year, beginning as early as July 1, 2009 and is renewable for up to 2 more years. Salary is competitive and is commensurate with education and experience. To apply, please send a letter of application with research interest, experience and career goals, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information (phone and email) of three references to Dr. Asaph Cousins at [email protected] EEO/AA/ADA
