Post-Doctoral Associate - Chowdhury

Posting Number

G/R19711P

Post-Doctoral Associate - Chowdhury

CAES-Plant Pathology

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Employee

$48,000

12/01/2022

11/03/2022

Yes

Interested candidates should provide CV, a short 1-page cover letter, and three professional references. For full consideration, applicants should email Dr. Intiaz Amin Chowdhury, the above-mentioned application materials wdhury.

Tifton Area

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• Identify nematode populations to species level using molecular diagnostic methods (PCR, qPCR, RPA etc.), conduct research towards molecular characterization of newly detected nematode species, utilize state-of-the-art technologies such as high-throughput phenotyping, GWAS, and gene mapping, and conduct laboratory research towards management of PPN. (40%)
• Take a leadership role in data collection, data analysis, compiling original research and review manuscripts for publication in appropriate journals, assist Dr. Chowdhury in preparing research grant proposals, and present results at local and national conferences. (40%)
• Supervise/train graduate students and student workers on molecular DNA-based techniques and help Dr. Chowdhury’s nematology team in greenhouse and field trails. (15%)
• Help establish a laboratory environment conducive to efficient nematology research work by organizing existing supplies and equipment while helping to procure new equipment and supplies. (5%)

Post-Doctoral Associate AD

Exempt

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The post-doctoral researcher is expected to conduct research towards management and diagnostics of plant-parasitic nematodes (PPN) infesting vegetable and cotton fields of Georgia. Primary responsibilities of this position include, but not limited to, identifying nematode populations to species level using molecular diagnostic methods (PCR, qPCR, RPA etc.), conducting research towards molecular characterization of newly detected nematode species, utilizing state-of-the-art technologies such as high-throughput phenotyping, GWAS, and gene mapping, and…