University of Missouri-Columbia · 22 hours ago
SCIENTIST
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$53K/yr - $62K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking a Scientist to join its Interdisciplinary Plant Group (IPG) within the Division of Plant Science & Technology. This role involves conducting independent research on sorghum's responses to environmental stressors and working as part of a multi-institution team to investigate photosynthesis and carbohydrate partitioning in sorghum.
Education
Responsibilities
Quantifying sucrose flux using radioactive isotopes
Perform metabolomic analysis of sorghum leaves and follow-up on lead metabolites to validate
Build constructs for gene editing candidate genes and prepare for transformation into plants
Characterize transgenic sorghum plants to determine the function of the candidate genes
Supervise undergraduate students in research, participate in project meetings, write regular reports and drafts for scientific publications, and give oral presentations at scientific conferences and perform other job related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in related/ relevant area
At least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired
Preferred
A PhD in relevant discipline with postdoctoral experience
Benefits
Generous leave
Health plans
Retirement contributions
Medical, dental and vision plans
Paid time off
Short- and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses
Company
University of Missouri-Columbia
We are Mizzou! Our distinct mission, as Missouri's only state-supported member of the Association of American Universities, is to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university.
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