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Inside Higher Ed · 1 month ago

Post-Doctoral Associate AD - Mitchum 1 & 2

Athens, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$47K/yr - $47K/yr

4+ years exp

The University of Georgia is the oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education in Georgia, and they are seeking a Post-Doctoral Associate to understand the molecular basis of plant-nematode interactions. The role involves conducting research on nematode genes, caring for plants, data collection and analysis, and supervising student workers.

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Responsibilities

Conduct research in lab – The incumbent will carry out research on the molecular basis of plant-nematode interactions. He/she will conduct research to identify nematodes genes important for parasitism and overcoming host plant resistance, as well as characterize the host target genes essential for compatibility and resistance. The incumbent will handle and analyze genomic and/or transcriptomic datasets, clone candidate plant and nematode genes, and use a variety of molecular and genetic approaches to characterize the function of these genes in nematode parasitism in both crop and model plant systems

Care for plants and/or pathogen cultures – The incumbent will care for plants and/or pathogen cultures required for executing research experiments. This will involve planting, watering, and harvesting of seed and/or propagating the necessary nematode cultures

Collect and analyze data – He/she will collect data from experiments and analyze it directly and in collaboration with the PI

Writing and reporting of research – The incumbent is expected to summarize and regularly discuss research results in both written and oral format with the PI. He/she will prepare research updates will prepare periodic research reports in collaboration with the PI and required for granting agencies

Present results to the scientific community and for publication – He/she will be expected to present research results at professional scientific meetings at local venues, national and international meetings

Supervision of student workers – The incumbent will supervise student workers and provide mentorship along with the PI to undergraduate researchers that assist with research in the laboratory

Qualification

Molecular nematologyMolecular plant-microbe interactionsPlant molecular biologyStatistical analysesBioinformatics analysesPlant transformationWritten communicationOral communicationTeam collaborationIndependent work

Required

PhD in molecular nematology, molecular plant-microbe interactions, plant molecular biology/genetics, plant development, or related field within the past 4 years

Demonstrated knowledge and research experience in molecular plant-microbe interactions, plant and/or nematode molecular biology and genetics

Proficiency in written and spoken English

Proven ability to work independently and on an interdisciplinary team

Demonstrated publication record in peer-reviewed journals