HudsonAlpha - Postdoctoral Associate - Clevenger Lab

Position: Research: Postdoctoral Associate - Clevenger Lab

Position Type: Full-Time

INSTITUTE OVERVIEW

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is a nonprofit organization dedicated to using genomics to improve life through developing and applying scientific advances to health agriculture learning and commercialization. The HudsonAlpha campus co-locates nonprofit scientific researchers with entrepreneurs educators and business leaders and is home to more than 45 diverse biotech companies. The Institutes campus is located within the Cummings Research Park the nations second-largest research park in Huntsville Alabama. Additionally HudsonAlpha began an initiative with the City of Dothan in 2022 to locate part of the campus in the Wiregrass area. HudsonAlpha is a national and international leader in genetics and genomics research and biotech and STEM education. To learn more about HudsonAlpha visit .

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Clevenger lab uses genomics to support molecular breeding with an emphasis on promoting sustainable agriculture in the southeast. Emphasis is on tool development for direct application in breeding including optimizing methods for genetic mapping with emphasis on functional variant discovery innovating using pangenomes for more accurate identification of genes controlling traits of interest developing novel pipelines for genotyping structured populations quickly and cost-effectively and optimizing and deploying genome-assisted breeding techniques.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clevenger Lab is seeking a post-doctoral associate to lead accelerated genomics-breeding projects. This includes the development and deployment of next generation and third generation sequencing technologies to accelerate breeding across diverse plants and animal species.

JOB-SPECIFIC TASKS

The Post Doc:

• Conducts and contributes to original research under the guidance of Faculty Investigator(s)
• Provides expertise in research program design conduct and analysis
• Prepares manuscripts and co-authors papers for publication in high-quality journals
• Present findings to the scientific community
• Assists in the mentoring and teaching of research staff
• Helps ensure that the research methods and ultimate work product are reflective of the highest scientific standards of integrity quality and confidence
• Exhibits curiosity and enthusiasm for discovery; embraces the ever-changing scientific environment
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED SKILLS EXPERIENCE

• Doctoral degree from accredited institution in plant breeding plant biology biotechnology genetics or related field
• Familiarity with molecular biology techniques highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Experience advising on research methodology and analysis as well as ability to interpret laboratory results and provide conclusions
• Demonstrated ability to advance projects managing multiple tasks and priorities
• Proficiency with molecular laboratory software tools and equipment

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/Mental Functions

ADA Requirements The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer - All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for prolonged periods (50% of the time).
• Frequently moving between work areas.
• Frequently moving transporting and positioning materials up to 30 pounds.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and depth perception.

Environmental Factors

• Exposure to chemical mechanical and electrical hazards and hazardous physical substances and fumes and airborne particles.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Mental Functions

• Continuous mental and visual attention requiring sustained attention and observation.
• Excellent fine motor skills and hand control in order to pipette accurately.
• Ability to sustain focus during research procedures (to maintain protocol such as order of operations).
• Ability to visually observe results and record outcomes on lab logs and/or PC.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Extensive documentation skills good attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills are required.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the English language.
• Requires the ability to adapt to change efficiently.
• Ability to independently lead and conduct research and to evaluate interpret and present complex scientific data.
• Capacity to work productively within functionally diverse teams as well as collaborate with external investigators and partners in academic and industrial settings.
• Ability to prioritize issues and use sound judgment to recognize when additional consultation and/or help is needed.
• Comfortable working on multiple projects at one time.
• Strong logical thinking and deduction skills.
• Ability to effectively present ideas and information in various formats to a wide range of audiences.
• Positive flexible and professional attitude. Frequent operation of office equipment (e.g. computers mobile devices calculators copiers scanners) and laboratory equipment.
• Frequently position self (e.g. stoop crouch crawl bend) and pull/push grasp/squeeze wrist flexion/extension reach to operate and maintain laboratory equipment.

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