POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITIONS

A POSTDOCTORAL POSITION is available immediately in the Department of Entomology at Iowa State University to work on the molecular interaction between plant viruses and their aphid vectors. By employing the same methods used in the lab to identify the first plant virus receptor in a vector insect, the goal of this project is to determine whether luteoviruses use the same receptor protein in different vectors, and to delineate the potential role of plant proteins in transmission by the aphid vector. Applicants should have a PhD in entomology, microbiology, biochemistry or a related area. This appointment, funded by the Virus-Insect Interactions Initiative will be for one year with potential for renewal for a second year. Salary will be a minimum of $41,000 according to experience. Interested parties should send the following to Dr. Bryony Bonning, bbonning@iastate.edu in a single pdf file: 1) a cover letter describing how their experience relates to this position, 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers for three references. To guarantee consideration, applications must be received by September 13th. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

INSECT MOLECULAR VIROLOGIST (2014) It is anticipated that there will be an opening for an insect molecular virologist in 2014. If interested, please send your CV to bbonning@iastate.edu

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
The Bonning laboratory provides a supportive and productive research environment with emphases on sound training and professional development. Research projects for students range from fundamental research on insect virus – host interactions and insect physiology, to applied research on development of insect resistant transgenic plants. Projects are selected on the basis of student interests. Ph.D. students in the Bonning lab can major in Entomology, Microbiology, or Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, Genetics or Toxicology.

If you are interested in joining the laboratory for a graduate degree, please contact Bryony Bonning by e-mail BBonning@iastate.edu, or contact Kelly Kyle kakyle@iastate.edu for application materials for graduate study in Entomology.

Environment: The lab provides outstanding infrastructure for cutting edge research and has a strong record of innovation and trainee placement within the agricultural biotechnology industry sector. Iowa State University is committed to maintaining its status as a top institution in plant sciences (see www.plantsciences.iastate.edu/) and houses the Virus-Insect Interactions Initiative (see www.ent.iastate.edu/cvii/) and the Center for Arthropod Management Technologies (see www.ent.iastate.edu/camtech). Outstanding biotechnology facilities (including nucleic acid, protein, microscopy, and plant transformation) are available. The diverse faculty has strengths in both basic and applied research, and strong collaborative and interdepartmental interactions. Ames, Iowa combines a relaxing, safe, clean, friendly small town environment with the intellectual stimuli expected of a world-class university community.

Iowa State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.