Iowa State University · 22 hours ago
Post doctoral Research Associate (Breeding and Phenomics)
Ames, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelIowa State University is dedicated to advancing the future of agriculture through innovative research, education, and outreach. The Post-doctoral research associate will contribute to crop breeding and research efforts by participating in activities and conducting experiments related to plant genetics, pathology, entomology, physiology, genomics, statistics, and Artificial Intelligence.
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Responsibilities
Participate in collaborative research across multi-disciplinary projects
Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals
Responsible for data collection of breeding, genetics, physiology, pathology, and entomology experiments
Data analysis of experiments and breeding pipeline
Assist in developing grant proposals or writing proposals
Assist with writing reports to communicate research results and progress to the project stakeholders
Assist with the supervision of graduate and undergraduate students in the lab
Assist in cultivar development activities throughout the year
May provide support to faculty in teaching courses
Minor activities related to lab and resources management
Qualification
Required
PhD in Plant Sciences, Agronomy, Pathology, Entomology, Crop Science, or related fields
Preferred
Experience in plant breeding, phenomics, and genetics
Experience in data analysis and scientific writing, including grants and manuscripts
Knowledge of plant pathology, entomology, or AI applications in agriculture
Benefits
Comprehensive health and work-life benefits
Medical and dental
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing Program
Company
Iowa State University
Iowa State University is a public flagship land-grant and space-grant research university located in Ames, Iowa.
Founded in 1858
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.51MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityUS Department of EnergyUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2024-08-28Grant· $1M
2024-03-28Grant
2024-02-26Grant
Leadership Team
Kevin Kimle
Rastetter Chair of Agricultural Entrepreneurship
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