Graduate Assistantship University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada

April 30, 2008
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Graduate student assistantship in molecular breeding and functional foods

University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada

One graduate student assistantship is currently available in the
laboratories of Dr. Steven Lund and Dr. David Kitts for prospective students
interested in a career in plant genomics and molecular genetics. The project
entails biochemical genomics and molecular breeding for improved antioxidant
capacity in raspberry fruits. The successful applicant will have an
opportunity to receive training in metabolite analyses via LC-MS, TEAC and
ORAC free radical assays, gene cloning, bioinformatics, and DNA marker
discovery. The successful applicant will also work closely with the
collaborating small fruits lead geneticist at the Pacific Agri-food Research
Centre (Agassiz, BC), Chaim Kempler. More information can be found online
at: http://www.landfood.ubc.ca/wine/lund/FuncFood.html

The position is available immediately for commencing dissertation research.
Students graduating this Spring are encouraged to apply now.  It is not too
late to be accepted to the UBC Graduate School for September 2008, either
through the UBC Genetics Graduate program or the Plant Science Graduate
program in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems. To begin the application
procedure, please send your CV and a copy of your transcript(s) to:

Steven T. Lund, Ph.D.
University of British Columbia
Wine Research Centre
241 – 2205 East Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4  Canada

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