Senior Research Scholar

As part of the Land Grant University, the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University is composed of over 40 faculty that direct a diverse portfolio of programs in teaching, research, and extension. Collectively, these strengths not only serve our clientele and our science but also provide a rich environment for graduate education and training that can be tailored to the specific career interests of the student, irrespective of whether they prefer training in the basic sciences or are preparing for a career in extension. Our education and research programs provide graduate and undergraduate students with unique hands-on learning opportunities using the latest technologies. Entomology and Plant Pathology houses the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic, the Larry Grand Mycological Herbarium, Micropropagation and Repository Unit, Structural Pest Management Training Facility, an Insect Museum with 1.9 million vouchered insects, and the Center for Integrated Fungal Research.

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences houses 12 Academic departments with 294 faculty, 2,891 undergraduate students and 899 graduate students. The College is home to 18 research stations strategically located across the state that enhances our interactions with our farmers, stakeholders, and industry partners. Our strategic plan, Growing Our Future 2023-2030 is accessible here https://units.cals.ncsu.edu/cals-strategic-plan/.

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As the Senior Research Scholar with the Genome Editing Center ( GEC) at NC State University, you will provide scientific and technical leadership in molecular biology, genome engineering, genomics, and bioinformatics to advance genome editing research across crop species and trait areas. You will lead the development and refinement of genome editing protocols, molecular assays, sequencing strategies, and analytical pipelines while developing high-throughput approaches for characterizing genome-edited and modified plants. Working collaboratively with scientists, postdoctoral scholars, research teams, and the Genome Sciences Laboratory, you will provide specialized research expertise to support complex research projects across the College.

Key Responsibilities

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to an emerging research center while shaping the molecular and genomic approaches that support complex research projects across crop species. If you are interested in providing scientific leadership, advancing genome editing research, and developing specialized capabilities that support research across the College, we welcome you to apply to join the Genome Editing Center at NC State University.

In addition to the core responsibilities of this role, there may be occasional opportunities to take on additional duties. This offers an opportunity to build on your skills, explore new areas, and gain a deeper understanding of the department's operations.

Ph.D. and 5+ years research experience in molecular biology and specifically vector construction, assay development, molecular analysis, and genome engineering in industry and academic settings, including leadership of teams.

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