Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Rice Breeding and Genetics)
Texas A&M University
- Beaumont, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage project logistics for laboratory works, conduct molecular research, marker validation, marker-assisted selection, genome-wide association studies, genomic selection, and transcriptomics studies.
- Manage and conduct greenhouse or field experiments for phenotyping and genotyping, keep detailed records of research objectives and procedures
- Write scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, assists in preparing reports and presentations for the stakeholders
- Assist/write grant proposals
- Get involved in breeding project work including planting, germplasm evaluation and selection and harvesting.
- Travel to multilocation yield-trials.
- Other duties as required.
- Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and Genetics or related field.
- Training and Experience in bioinformatics and/or quantitative genetics and genomics
- Evidence of strong genetics, molecular biology and plant breeding research including publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals
- Documented oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
- PhD in the area of quantitative genetics, genomics, molecular biology and plant breeding.
- Demonstrable experience in genomics and molecular biology research (i.e. bioinformatics and analyses of next generation sequencing data), field and greenhouse phenotyping and marker-assisted selection.
- Experience in bioinformatics and analyses of next generation sequencing data.
- Excellence in data management and housekeeping, backups and quality control.
- Good track record in scientific communication, including peer-reviewed publications.
- Experience in teamwork.
- A cover letter summarizing qualifications and expertise
- A brief research plan for the position
- A detailed curriculum vitae
- PDF copies of two publications produced by the applicant to demonstrate strengths relevant to the position.
- A list of 3 professional references qualified to assess the candidate. Provide name, title, affiliation, physical address, phone number, and email address for each.