Summer student position (June-August)



posted: Thursday 28. May 2009



Institute of Plant Biology, Zuerich (CH), Botanical Garden



Description



We are looking for a motivated candidate for temporary part time or full time help in the plant molecular biology laboratory (70-100% for 2 months). Ideally, you have basic knowledge of molecular biology and have taken practical courses in this field. Any previous work experience in molecular biology would be an asset.



Your work would include, but is not limited to:

Characterisation of transgenic plants which includes infecting leaves with fungal isolates, determination of resistance phenotypes, plant DNA extractions, Southern blotting and specific PCR (also quantitative PCR) for gene detection.



You will be carefully introduced to the experiments and would be expected to be independent for the further repetitions or similar experiments.



Education



Ideally, you have basic knowledge of molecular biology and have taken practical courses in this field. Any previous work experience in molecular biology would be an asset. You should be able to communicate efficiently in English.



Entrance upon Expected start mid June-beginning of July (this can be negotiated)



Duration of appointment 2 months



Remarks The position is limited (befristet) to two months.

The salary depends on your education and experience, and will be fixed according to the hiring regulations of the University of Zuerich. Further information is available from Dr. Navreet K. Bhullar (nsohal@botinst.uzh.ch<mailto:nsohal@botinst.uzh.ch>) or Prof. Beat Keller (bkeller@botinst.uzh.ch<mailto:bkeller@botinst.uzh.ch>).



Contact address Please send your application and CV detailing

relevant experimental experience by mail or email to:



Dr. Navreet K. Bhullar

Institute of Plant Biology

University of Zurich

Zollikerstrasse 107

8008 Zuerich (CH)

nsohal@botinst.uzh.ch<mailto:nsohal@botinst.uzh.ch>