Postdoctoral Research Associate
Washington State University

Available Title(s):

306-YN_FACULTY - Postdoctoral Research AssociateBusiness Title:Postdoctoral Research AssociateEmployee Type:Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)Time Type:Full timePosition Term:12 MonthPosition Details:

Summary of Duties:

Study the genes involved in plant resistance and fungal pathogenicity that are functional at specific growth and infection stages of Sclerotinia sclerotium. This position offers an exciting opportunity involving molecular genetics and biochemical analysis of pathogen infection process and defense responses in Arabidopsis and Canola plants in the Chen lab and the Tanaka lab. Experience in molecular plant pathology is an advantage but not required. It is more important that you are highly-motivated and ready to develop the research project.

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. degree in plant pathology, molecular genetics, biochemistry, or a related discipline along with hands-on experience in plant molecular genetics, genomics, and biochemistry at the time of hire.

• Applicants should have excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to successfully contribute to a collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A solid track record of academic and research achievement with a strong and apparent background in molecular genetics and biochemistry.

• Documented experience with gene knockout and complementation is preferred.

• Substantial experience with transcriptomics and bioinformatics would be preferable.

• Experience with Sclerotinia biology would be helpful, but not essential.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Agricultural , Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)

Department Name:

Plant Pathology

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99163

Department Link:

https://plantpath.wsu.edu/

Annual Salary:

$48,000.00 - $54,000.00

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review the summary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation

Overtime Eligibility:

This position is overtime eligible

FTE:

100%

Position Type:

This is a temporary position expected to end on July, 31, 2025. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by July 14, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

• External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

• Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.

Required Documents:

All applicants must upload the following documents to their online application.

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Contact information for three (3) references

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