Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

3d • $4,167 • Onsite

About The Position

The Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program seeks a highly qualified, motivated applicant with experience preparing plant variety protection documents, statistical analysis, and the genomics of polyploid plant species. The incumbent will be responsible for analyzing datasets to prepare PVP packages and manuscripts for new potato varieties and will also guide genomics research and breeding decisions in potatoes.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in relevant field (Horticultural Sciences, Plant Genetics, Genomics, Breeding, or closely related field).
• Experience in R programming and software for genetic analysis of polyploid plant species, and ability to work with databases and to handle large data sets.
• Experience in phylogenetic analysis, marker trait association studies and genomic selection in polyploids.
• Ability to effectively utilize computational systems and applicable software, including breeding databases, perform statistical analysis, present data, and perform other computer-related tasks.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with genotyping platforms, genotype calling, linkage mapping, and QTL analysis software and pipelines for polyploid plant species.
• Experience in field experimental designs and layouts, agronomic and quality evaluations, and selections.

Responsibilities

• Curate data (phenotypic and genotypic), analyze, interpret, and summarize results.
• Preparation plant variety protection documents, manuscripts, and reports.
• Guide personnel, including graduate students and postdoc on genomic research.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals for extramural funding and associated reports.
• Keep detailed records of research objectives and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree