Post-Doctoral Associate - Chowdhury

Posting Information

Posting Number: G/R19711P

Working Title: Post-Doctoral Associate - Chowdhury

Department: CAES-Plant Pathology

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Employment Type: Employee

Advised Salary: $48,000

Anticipated

Start Date:

12/01/2022

Posting Date: 11/03/2022

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Tifton Area

Special instructions to applicants:
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 wdhury.

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• Identify nematode populations to species level using molecular diagnostic methods (PCR, qPCR, RPA, etc.) and conduct research toward 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 toward 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%)
• Help Dr. Chowdhury’s nematology team in greenhouse and field trails and supervise/train graduate students and student workers on molecular DNA‑based techniques. (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%)

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