PHILLIPSA@lars.afrc.ac.uk (08/08/89)
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
AFRC INSTITUTE OF ARABLE CROPS RESEARCH
LONG ASHTON RESEARCH STATION
APPOINTMENTS IN PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Applications are invited for four appointments, funded by the AFRC
Plant Molecular Biology Programme, to investigate the molecular
biology of plant hormone action and control of cell division.
Projects and principle investigators are:
PG507: The identification and cDNA cloning of gibberellin receptors
(Dr Richard Hooley).
PG525: A molecular aproach to the study of gibberellin-stimulated
internode extension growth in rice (Dr Andy Phillips).
PG526: The mechanism of ABA-modulated gene expression in oat
aleurone cells (Dr Alison Huttly).
PG522: Genes controlling cell division in plants (Dr M Kreis and
Prof PR Shewry).
Applicants should have, or expect to gain, a Ph.D. in a relevant
subject. Appointments will be for a period of three years at the
Higher Scientific Officer grade, salary 10,026-13,460 pounds (pay
award pending), non-contributory pension. Applications, including the
names and addresses of two referees, should be made to the
Secretary, University of Bristol, Department of Agricultural
Sciences, AFRC-IACR, Long Ashton Research Station, Bristol, BS18
9AF, U.K. Informal telephone enquiries can be made to the
principle investigators at Long Ashton Research Station, telephone
0272 392181, overseas +44 272 392181). The closing date for
receipt of applications is August 31st. Further particulars can
be obtained from the Secretary at the above address.
E-mail (EARN): PHILLIPSA@LARS.AFRC.AC.UK
(JANET): PHILLIPSA@AFRC.LARS