美国北卡罗莱纳州立大学昆虫学与植物病理学博士后职位

美国北卡罗莱纳州立大学昆虫学与植物病理学博士后职位

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH SCHOLAR

North Carolina State University

Job Description

Posting DetailsPosting Number PG190265PD

Position Number 00106755 Position Type Post Doc FLSA Exempt

Department ID 111801 - Entomology and Plant Pathology

Department 111801 - Entomology and Plant Pathology Job City & State Raleigh, NC

Position Information

Essential Job Duties

A Postdoctoral Research Scholar is required for a highly collaborative DARPA- funded project on gene therapy in maize using insect-vectored viruses. The Postdoc will be responsible for construction of expression constructs, genetic and phenotypic analysis of plants, helping grow and propagate genetic stock in the field, development of techniques for targetted gene replacement and disruption in plant cells using CRISPR/CAS9 based technologies.

Other Work/Responsibilities

The Postdoctoral Research Scholar will be responsible for writing manuscripts for publication and presenting results at scientific conferences.

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Department Required Skills

  Ph.D. in genetics, molecular biology or a related field.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

  At least 3 year's experience in lab-based molecular biology.

  Experience with any of the following is desirable though not required: Plant genetics especially maize, Plant pathology, CRISPR/CAS9 systems, Plant virology.

Required License or Certification

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required? No Commercial Driver's License Required? No

RecruitmentAnticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience

If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how many

Job Open Date 09/01/2020Quick Link https:// jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/135743

AA/EOE

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.