Job Responsibilities: -Prepare plant culture and materials for nucleic acid and chemical isolation -Conduct library preparation for high-throughput sequencing and analyses -Conduct chromatography analysis for specialized plant chemicals -Supervise the project with the PI, and mentor research graduate students and other personnel -Contribute to bringing in extramural support through experiments and by assisting writing -Participate in professional activities -Supervise part-time student labor to accomplish the research project -Assist with and contribute to various program managerial activities -Other duties as required. Required Education: -PhD in relevant field (plant science, genetics and genomics, biochemistry etc.) Required Qualifications: -Ability to conduct independent research in controlled environment systems -Strong ability to formulate hypothesis, design experiments, handle scientific data, perform statistical analysis, and write scientific reports -Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals -Excellent written and oral communication skills -Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others -Good organizational skills -Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, students, and staff -Ability to drive and travel independently or in groups P referred skills, knowledge or abilities. -Ability to drive and travel independently or in groups -Experience in the cultivation of plants in greenhouse (hydroponic, soil culture) -Experience in conducting nucleic acid isolation and library preparation for high-throughput sequencing -Experience in bioinformatics -Experience in analytical separation of specialized chemicals Please attach to your completed application: Resume Cover Letter List of References with email and daytime phone number(s). All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.