Post-Doctoral Associate- AD Ozias-Akins​/Biswal

Duties / Responsibilities

• Conduct population phenotyping studies to evaluate resistance to Aspergillus infection and aflatoxin contamination (45% of time).
• Perform metabolomic, genotypic, and transcriptomic analyses to identify genetic mechanisms associated with resistance (45% of time).
• Execute genetic mapping to link phenotypic traits with underlying genetic markers (45% of time).
• Utilize and manage research materials generated in laboratory, greenhouse, and field environments to support experimental objectives (45% of time).
• Collect research samples from laboratory, greenhouse, and field environments in accordance with study protocols (25% of time).
• Perform molecular assays including nucleic acid extraction, PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR, and digital PCR techniques (25% of time).
• Prepare, process, and analyze biological samples to support experimental objectives (25% of time).
• Maintain accurate records of sample collection and laboratory assay results (25% of time).
• Sort and process data using computational methods to support research and reporting needs (25% of time).
• Develop and manage spreadsheets, documents, and presentations to ensure accurate data tracking and communication (25% of time).
• Apply a high level of organization and attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and integrity (25% of time).
• Waste disposal, maintenance of stocks and buffers, ordering chemicals and supplies (5% of time).
• Other activities assigned by the supervisor (5% of time).

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