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Auburn University |
| Job Number: |
4018396 |
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Open Until Filled |
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Job Description
A postdoctoral position is available in the Dunham laboratory in the School of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences at Auburn University. The expected start date is on or before October 1, 2016.
Responsibilities: This is a 12-month non tenure-track position. The successful candidate will work on a variety of applied genetic and genomic projects on catfish and carp employing techniques such as RAD-seq, RNA-seq, electroporation and microinjection, gene editing analyses, gene cloning, maxi preps, PCR, qPCR, DNA and RNA analysis, Southern blotting, primer design, sgRNA design and targeted SNP genotyping. Projects will focus on transgenic sterilization, transgenesis, gene editing, transgenic sex control and various SNP related marker projects. The candidate will additionally be tasked with aiding in the day to day management of the research lab and in assisting in the training of graduate students. Excellent opportunities exist for a motivated candidate to rapidly publish in the area as several of the projects are near completion and to collaborate on existing and future projects.
Qualifications: We are seeking a highly motivated and creative post-doctoral researcher with a PhD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genomics, and/or a PhD in an agricultural science with a dissertation emphasis on genetics and/or genomics. Experience in molecular biology techniques is required. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a level of proficiency in basic programming and common sequencing data pipelines. Applicants should have an established peer-reviewed publication record and have excellent communication skills. The selected candidate must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States by the start date and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.
Application: Applicants must apply for the position electronically through: http://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/postings/1728 and submit the following: 1) cover letter addressing the candidate's experience pertinent to the responsibilities of the position, 2) current curriculum vita and 3) copies of all graduate level academic transcripts. When prompted during the on¬line application process, please provide names, phone numbers and email addresses of three professional references. Only complete application materials will be considered. Active review of applications will begin July 1, 2016, but the search will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to:
Dr. Rex Dunham
School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences
203 Swingle Hall
Auburn University, AL 36849
Email: dunhara@auburn.edu
Auburn University is an EEO/Vet/Disablllty Employer |
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| Contact: |
Dr. Rex Dunham
School of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences
Auburn University
203 Swingle Hall
Auburn, AL 36849
United States
Email: dunhara auburn.edu |
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