Place. West Virginia University, Morgantown
P.I.: Dan Panaccione
Research: Molecular genetics of ergot alkaloid biosynthesis
by plant-pathogenic or mutualistic fungi; research
could be approached from a molecular structure-function
angle, or more from a plant-fungus interaction angle.
Academics: Student may enroll in one of three curricula:
Genetics, Plant Pathology, or Environmental Microbiology
Assistantship: $9k for M.S. level and $10.5k for Ph.D. level;
includes full tuition waiver; direct entry from B.S. to
Ph.D. program only possible in Genetics program
Entry date: July 1, 1996, August 16, 1996, or Jan. 1, 1997
Interested students should send brief description of research
interests and experience, and request for application
materials (by any means) to:
Dr. Daniel Panaccione
West Virginia University
401 Brooks Hall -- P.O. Box 6057
Morgantown, WV 26506-6057
tel (304)293-3911 / fax (304)293-2872
email danpan at wvnvm.wvnet.edu