Position Information
Posting Number |
PG191085PD |
Position Number |
00110424 |
Position Type |
Post Doc |
FLSA |
Exempt |
Departmental Information
Department ID |
110901 - Crop and Soil Sciences |
Department |
110901 - Crop and Soil Sciences |
Job City & State |
Raleigh, NC |
Position Overview
Essential Job Duties |
The Postdoctoral Reserach Scholar will conduct research into allelic gene regulation and its effects on plant performance, genotype-by-environment interactions, and/or environmental adaptation. To achieve this, the scholar is expected to generate and analyze datasets from high throughput phenotyping and/or genomic, transcriptomic, or translatomic sequencing data. Due to the nature of funding, the scholar will have considerable flexibility to define their research trajectory. The scholar will also have the opportunity to develop professionally through mentoring students, writing manuscripts or grant proposals, and communicating research findings.
The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences encompasses diverse disciplines in research and teaching. The department's mission is to develop future leaders in crop, soil, and environmental sciences, improve crop plants and products, devise effective and sustainable crop production systems, devise effective and sustainable soil management techniques in both agriculture and urban settings; and disseminate crop, soil, and environmental science knowledge for the benefit of users and producers of food, feed turf, biofuels and fiber in North Carolina, the nation and the world.
Three (3) candidates for this position will be selected for hire. |
Other Work/Responsibilities |
Additional duties as required |
Requirements and Preferences
Work Schedule |
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm |
Department Required Skills |
- Ph.D. in quantitative, statistical, and/or molecular genetics; genomics; plant breeding; and/or bioinformatics; or similar/related field.
- Experience in quantitative genetics, genomics, plant breeding, bioinformatics, statistical genetics, and/or molecular genetics.
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Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education |
- Familiarity with R, Python, bash, or similar programming languages.
- Fundamental knowledge of statistics and experimental design/analysis.
- Experience with high-performance Linux computing environments
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Required License or Certification |
N/A |
Valid NC Driver's License required? |
No |
Commercial Driver's License Required? |
No |
Recruitment Details
Anticipated Hiring Range |
Commensurate with Experience |
If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how many |
3 |
Applicant Information
Quick Link |
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/191449 |
AA/EEO |
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or
workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |
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