Post Doctoral Fellow 12 MONTH
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Job Location:
Fayetteville, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Division of Agriculture of the University of ArkansasThe University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus with faculty based on University campuses at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES) and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
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Department:
CSES Weed Physiology
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Summary of Job Duties:
The successful applicant will use molecular biology plant physiology microscopy and basic genomics skills to conduct experiments on gene expression assays sequence analysis of herbicide target genes herbicide resistance assays and data analysis. We are looking for a plant scientist with an academic background in cell and molecular biology to work with research staff and graduate students to address research questions on weed adaptation to herbicides and environmental stresses. The incumbent will also be responsible for processing and presenting data at professional meetings participate in development of grant proposals and writing and publishing results in appropriate journals in collaboration with other researchers on the project.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in the plant breeding or quantitative genetics with experience in quantitative genetics methods including molecular markers and plant phenotyping and familiarity with functional genomics technologies and analysis.
Preferred Qualifications: Additional experience in statistical analysis of large datasets genome-wide association analysis Knowledge Skills & Abilities Experience in growing rice screening for abiotic stress. Strong written and oral communication skills.
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Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Motor Vehicle Reports CheckThe University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
Sitting Standing Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Grasping Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding
Occasional Physical Activity:
Pulling Pushing Reaching
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Key Skills
- Teacher Coaching
- Public Health
- Google Docs
- Classroom Experience
- Systems Engineering
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Grant Writing
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
