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VACANCIES FOR MYCOLOGISTS
The Northern Regional Research Center, USDA, is seeking an accomplished scientist for the
position of RESEARCH LEADER IN AGRICULTURAL MICROBIOLOGY IN THE FERMENTATION LABORATORY. The
successful candidate should have 5-10 years of post Ph.D. research experience and a substan-
tial pub1 ication record. Scientific creativity and superior professional credentials are
prerequisites. The individual will be responsible for supervising scientists doing research
involving molecular biology of yeasts and fungi. Present research involves the bioconversion
of agricultural residues and biosynthesis of Fusarium mycotoxins. The development of long-
term research goal s and coordination of research activities are expected to expand research
programs to new aspects of biotechnology. Knowledge of and experience in fungal physiology,
biochemistry, and molecular biology are essential. The position is GS-13/14 ($36,327-$55,807).
Send resume to USDA-ARS Midwest Area, Personnel Section, Northern Regional Research Center,
1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. Telephone (309) 685-4011, ext. 632. U. S.
citizenship required.
The USDA, New Orleans, LA, has an opening for a FUNGAL GENETICIST--IMPERFECT FUNGI.
Contact Maren Klich, USDA, Southern Regional Research Center, P. 0. Box 19687, New Orleans,
LA 70179, for more information.
The USDA-Nati onal Fungus Col 1 ections announces the positions 1 isted be1 ow. For further
information and dates of application (for 2 and 3), write to Amy Y. Rossman, Bldg. OllA,
Room 312, BARC-West, Be1 tsvi 1 le, MD 20705.
1. A TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST IN SYSTEMATIC MYCOLOGY is needed to verify and
correct the names of plant pathogenic fungi occuring in the United States. Applicants must
have a knowledge of current literature on taxonomy of fungal pathogens and the Sidney International
Code of Botanical Nomenclature. This is a two-year temporary appointment at GS-9
($21,066). Open immediately.
2. TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIALISTICURATORIAL ASSISTANT. Individual is responsible for
the curation and computerization of the National Fungus Col lections. Supervises typists and
herbarium aide, maintains loan records, and edits labels for the computerization project.
GS-7 ($17,221). Available spring 1985.
3. RESEARCH MYCOLOGIST, specializing in the taxonomy of fungi potentially useful in
biological control of plant pathogens, weeds, and nematodes. GS-11/13 ($25,489-$36,387).
The Center For Forest Mycology Research announces an opening for a MYCOLOGICAL TECHNI-
CIAN. This position involves computerization of culture identification, culture records,
and herbari um records as we1 1 as maintenance of culture collection and herbari um specimens.
GS-9 ($21,066). Available imnediately. Contact Harold H. Burdsall , Center For Forest
Mycology Research, Forest Products Laboratory, USDA Forest Service, Madison, Wisconsin.
POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Virginia Comnonweal th University: Postdoctoral research training positions are available in
HOST-RESISTANCE AND PATHOGENESIS. Contact S. G. Bradley, MCV Station, Box 110,
Richmond, VA 23298.
Boyce Thompson Institute: A Postdoctoral Associate (fellowship) is available (pending ap-
proval ) to study the Biology of Lagenidi um giganteum--a pathogen of mosquitoes. Contact
Donald W. Roberts, Boyce Thompson Institute, Tower Road, Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY 14853.
The USDA-ARS Insect Path01 ogy Research Unit: Announces the extension of the appl icati on
period for a position originally advertised in Science. This position is available im-
mediately to study COMPARATIVE NUCLEAR CYTOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ENTOMOPHTHORALES
for up to three years. Strong background in cytology, development, and 1 ight and trans-
mission electron microscopy essential. The salary is $16,000 in the first year. For
further information, call Richard A. Humber at (607) 257-2030.