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About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
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Department Summary
The Department of Biological Sciences and the BioDiscovery Institute at the University of North Texas are equipped with modern facilities for all aspects of the research and have a strong community of plant-oriented research groups in biochemistry and molecular biology for a stimulating intellectual environment.
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.
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Position Overview
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a highly motivated and enthusiastic Postdoctoral Researcher to join Dr. Róisín McGarry’s laboratory. This position will investigate plant architecture, using and developing virus-based strategies for genetic manipulation in non-model plants. This research will advance novel tools for functional analysis in non-model plants, contributing to both fundamental insights into plant development and potential applications in agriculture.
This position is ideal for candidates skilled in molecular biology and plant development and with experience in transcriptomics and bioinformatics. Familiarity with microscopy techniques will be beneficial, as will be the ability to troubleshoot experimental challenges. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration skills and will work with graduate students and senior personnel on all aspects of the project, including mentoring, manuscript preparation, and presentations.
Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.
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Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in plant biology, plant development, plant molecular biology, or a related field.
Prior experience in plant molecular biology and gene functional analyses.
Prior experience with transcriptomics and bioinformatics.
Peer-reviewed publications in plant development or related fields.
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Preferred Qualifications
Experience with microscopy of plant tissues.
Strong scientific writing and communication skills are highly desired, as are excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
A passion for plants and their benefit to society is highly desired.
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Required License/Registration/Certifications
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Job Duties
- Plan & conduct experiments in consultation with Dr. McGarry.
- Conduct experiments in accordance with all regulatory and safety policies.
- Make scientific observations, keep excellent records of data and interpretations.
- Prepare manuscripts for publication and scientific reports based on experimental results.
- Prepare presentations or presentation materials of results in support of projects.
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Work Schedule
varies based on assignment
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Driving University Vehicle
No
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Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
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Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
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Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
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EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
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