Research Professional III - Engineering Res

Position Information

Title:

Research Professional III - Engineering Res

Classification

Title:

Research Professional AD

Department: CAES-Plant Pathology

This is a privately funded project. The incumbent will focus on utilizing a variety of modern approaches to engineer novel resistance to cyst and root-knot nematodes in crop plants. This position is heavily technology-driven. https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Master's degree and some experience or equivalent combination of Bachelor's degree plus experience and skills. Doctorate's Degree

• Lab and research knowledge and skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven publication record

• Care for plants required for executing research experiments, including tissue culture, planting, watering, and harvesting of seed. (5%)
• Conduct research to manipulate nematode and plant genes to engineer novel forms of nematode resistance; handle and analyze genomic and/or transcriptomic datasets, transform plants, and use modern molecular and genetic approaches. (75%)
• Collect data from experiments and analyze it directly and in collaboration with the PI. (10%)
• Summarize and regularly discuss research results in written and oral format with the PI. (5%)
• Supervise student workers that assist with research in the laboratory. (5%)

Minimal lifting/bending in the normal operations of a typical office/lab environment.

• Driving:
  Yes
• P-Card:
  No
• Financial resources:
  No

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