Position Announcement
Postdoctoral Fellow – Plant genetics and Agrobacterium-mediated transformation
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Fellow.
Position Description
Funding is available for a postdoctoral research position to work in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Oklahoma State University (see https://agriculture.okstate.edu/departments-programs/biochemistry/ for more information on the Department). The applicant hired will work with the Mysore laboratory (https://experts.okstate.edu/kmysore) on identifying and characterizing plant genes involved in biotic/abiotic stress tolerance and Agrobacterium-mediated plant transformation. They will contribute to experimental design, method development, implementation, and data analysis, as well as prepare manuscripts for publications. The postdoc will also be provided the mentorship and professional development opportunities tailored to their career goals.
Salary Information
Salary for this postdoctoral position is $45,000 - $47,000/year plus benefits, excluding retirement. OSU’s competitive benefits and eligibility can be found at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.html.
Position is contingent upon available funding.
Employment Conditions
This is an 11-month temporary 100% research, non-tenure track position. Appointments are to be made for a term of one year or less. Reappointments for a total period of not more than two years may be made. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled with a suitable applicant. Anticipated start date is September 30th. This position is contingent upon available funding.
Qualifications
Required qualifications: Applicants must have extensive experience in plant molecular biology, genetics/genomics and plant pathology, a Ph.D. in a related field, and at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience.
Application
To apply: Applications must be submitted online at: https://jobs.okstate.edu
Applicants should submit: 1) a 1–2-page cover letter summarizing their experience and research expertise related to the above project goals and required qualifications, 2) detailed curriculum vitae, and 3) contact information for three or more professional references.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Dr. Kiran Mysore
Oklahoma State University
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
580-224-0627
kmysore@okstate.edu
About the Department
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) provides exceptional undergraduate and graduate programs that produce students who are successful in multiple endeavors, from matriculation into medical and life science graduate research programs, to finding research positions in academe, industry and government. Faculty in the department also conduct research in numerous areas such as plant biochemistry, microbiology, science education, bioinformatics, and cancer and cell biology.
The Department of BMB’s mission is to add to and disseminate understanding of science related to the molecular basis of life in support of the missions of DASNR and OSU. It does so in three ways. First, BMB contributes the expertise of its members to research endeavors in DASNR-supported projects. Though sometimes the contribution is through informal consultation, often it is by full collaborative participation in these projects. Second, BMB maintains facilities, equipment, and services essential for modern molecular biological research and makes these available to all DASNR-supported researchers and researchers throughout the university. Third, through its formal teaching program and its workshop program, BMB provides training in the molecular analysis of life processes that prepares students to join active research teams or health professions as productive members. BMB sees itself at the center of life science research, able to bring together various interests for the advancement of society and humankind. For more information, visit: https://agriculture.okstate.edu/departments-programs/biochemistry/?Forwarded=biochemistry.okstate.edu/
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