Postdoctoral Research Associate (tamus)

Job Description

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Amarillo

Proposed Minimum Salary

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Commensurate

Job Location

Amarillo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will asssist the project leader in wheat genetic program with the development and implementation of research projects on doubled haploid development in wheat, research population development and management, wheat curl mite and wheat streak mosaic virus screening on germplasm lines. Conduct high throughput genotyping with DNA extraction and PCR for genomic prediction and selection. Supervise graduate students and other lab/field personnel in research. Publish research results in peer reviewed journals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports research projects through design, completion, and analysis of experiments; assists in writing grant proposals, progress reports, and manuscripts for publication.
• Utilizes computers to generate graphics and statistical displays; will train and supervise technicians and graduate students in the planning and conduct of research and data analysis techniques.
• Installs, maintains, and operates laboratory equipment; assists in ensuring availability of proper laboratory supplies and procures supplies as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Education – Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and Genetics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to effectively communicate, prepare proposals to include cost information on spread sheet as applicable, and provide reports of activities. Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, students and staff. Familiarity with appropriate laboratory and/or technical equipment. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Good knowledge or like to learn on DNA extractions, high throughput genotyping including PCR, genomic prediction and selection, and wheat doubled haploid process. Related professional experience in plant breeding, genetics, genomics, and pathology.

Good team member, results orientated.

Preferred Qualifications

Extensive experience in wheat research is preferred.

Applicant Information

The successful candidate must attach a resume/CV and answer all questions.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.