Research Professional III - Engineering Res

Job Details

Location: Athens Area

Posting Number: S03937P

Working Title: Research Professional III - Engineering Res

Department: CAES-Plant Pathology

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM. Some evenings and weekends possible.

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date: 09/10/2019

Open Until Filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 10/01/2019

Classification

Title:

Research Professional AD

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.00

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

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.

• Plant care: Care for plants required for executing research experiments. This will involve tissue culture, planting, watering, and harvesting of seed. (5%)
• Research and genetics: 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 a variety of modern molecular and genetic approaches. (75%)
• Data collection and analysis: Collect data from experiments and analyze it directly and in collaboration with the PI. (10%)
• Communication: Summarize and regularly discuss research results in both written and oral format with the PI.
• Supervision: Supervise student workers that assist with research in the laboratory.

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

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

Driving responsibility: Yes

Financial resources: operation, access, or control: No

P-Card required: No

Direct interaction or care of children under 18 or direct patient care: No

Security Access: No

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