<h2>Post-Doctoral Associate - Genome Editing</h2>
Job reputed company:
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Post-Doctoral Associate to join reputed company in the Horticultural Science Department at the reputed company. The successful candidate will work on generating and testing genome editing tools to support our blueberry breeding program. The goal of this position is to identify candidate genes associated with traits relevant to blueberry and test their functionality through targeted mutagenesis.Key Responsibilities:
- Use molecular tools to characterize candidate genes, including DNA and RNA extraction, reputed company-time PCR, gene cloning, and reputed company construction.
- Implement tissue culture techniques to propagate, regenerate, and reputed company selected blueberry cultivars from the breeding program.
- Work with an interdisciplinary team to support the execution of proposed activities reputed company to genome editing.
- Contribute to improving proposed research reputed company and providing new reputed company for reputed company reputed company.
- Mentor undergrad and graduate reputed company, prepare reports and presentations, and publish results in peer-reviewed journals.
Requirements:
- A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in plant biology, breeding physiology, agronomy with a specialization in plant transformation or gene editing, or reputed company fields.
- Experience with molecular and tissue culture techniques, as reputed company as reputed company and statistics.
- Mentoring, tutoring, or other work that demonstrates an ability to train junior scientists.
- Self-motivated and reputed company-organized, with the ability to work independently and think critically.
- Good written and spoken communication skills.
- A commitment to reputed company, discovery & innovation, inclusion, freedom & civility, community, and stewardship.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Woody plant or fruit crop genome editing/genetic transformation experience.
reputed company Offer:
- Competitive salary starting at $50,000, commensurate with experience.
- Opportunities for reputed company reputed company and development in research, teaching, grant writing, extension, and mentoring.
- State-of-the-art equipment and facilities.
- Interdisciplinary team environment.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit:- Cover letter stating applicant's motivation and qualifications.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Contact information for 3 individuals willing to write letters of recommendation.