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Post-Doctoral Positions in Cell Signaling and Cytoskeletal OrganizationOur lab is studying the cellular basis of plant cell growth. Arabidopsis leaf epidermal development is being used as a model process to identify genes that are required for polarized cell expansion, tissue function, and organ shape. One research project will focus on the characterization of a novel plant adapter protein, SPIKE1. SPIKE1is related to the DOCK180 family of adapter proteins that regulate cytoskeletal organization in response to extracellular signals. Based on immunolocalization and GFP-based cytoskeleton probes, SPIKE1 integrates cell-cell interactions and microtubule organization during epidermal development. We are exploring several avenues to understand the composition and function of SPIKE1-containing complexes in vivo. Experience in protein biochemistry is desirable. Another project employs the "distorted" group of leaf trichome mutants to understand actin-dependent growth in plant cells. Diverse molecular genetic, biochemical, and cytological tools are being used to understand "DISTORTED" group and SPIKE gene function.If you have any questions or are interested in these positions please send your CV and the names and e-mail addresses of three references to: Dr. Dan Szymanski, Purdue University, 1150 Lily Hall of Life Sciences, W. Lafayette, IN 47907, email: dszyman@purdue.edu |
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