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Washington State University Postdoctoral Research Associate in Pullman, Washington
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Available Title(s):
306-YN_FACULTY - Postdoctoral Research Associate
Business Title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Employee Type:
Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
Position Details:
Summary of Duties:
Study the genes involved in plant resistance and fungal pathogenicity that are functional at specific growth and infection stages of Sclerotinia sclerotium. This position offers an exciting opportunity involving molecular genetics and biochemical analysis of pathogen infection process and defense responses in Arabidopsis and Canola plants in the Chen lab and the Tanaka lab. Experience in molecular plant pathology is an advantage but not required. It is more important that you are highly-motivated and ready to develop the research project.
Required Qualifications:
• A Ph.D. degree in plant pathology, molecular genetics, biochemistry, or a related discipline along with hands-on experience in plant molecular genetics, genomics, and biochemistry at the time of hire.
• Applicants should have excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to successfully contribute to a collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
• A solid track record of academic and research achievement with a strong and apparent background in molecular genetics and biochemistry.
• Documented experience with gene knockout and complementation is preferred.
• Substantial experience with transcriptomics and bioinformatics would be preferable.
• Experience with Sclerotinia biology would be helpful, but not essential.
Additional Information:
Area/College:
https://cahnrs.wsu.edu
Department Name:
Plant Pathology
City, State, Zip:
Pullman, WA 99163
Department Link:
https://plantpath.wsu.edu/
Annual Salary:
$48,000.00 - $54,000.00
In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review the https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf and https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/
Overtime Eligibility:
This position is overtime eligible
FTE:
100%
Position Type:
This is a temporary position expected to end on July, 31, 2025. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
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