Postdoctoral Research Associate - Plant Molecular and Cell Biology

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

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About The Position

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct experimental and computational research in plant molecular and cell biology; analyze data obtained; prepare presentations and manuscripts for publication.
Department/Program & College Description: The Department of Genetics, Development, and Cell Biology (GDCB) is dedicated to biological discovery and excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. Our goal is simple: educate you to figure out how life actually works by studying what happens inside cells. Whether you're thinking pre-med, veterinary school, research, biotechnology, or any other biology career, understanding how life works at the cellular and molecular level is absolutely essential.
Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing Program
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Requirements

• PhD in biochemistry, genetics, or a related discipline

Nice To Haves

• Experience in molecular and cell biology, omics analysis, and bioinformatics
• Record of publication in international journals

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental and computational research in plant molecular and cell biology
• Analyze data obtained
• Prepare presentations and manuscripts for publication

Benefits

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees