Postdoctoral Research Associate
About The Position
The Plant Genomics group at Texas A&M AgriLife Research in Dallas is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead cutting-edge research in plant genomics, pangenomics, and genome-enabled crop improvement. The successful candidate will work on chromosome-scale genome assembly, gene annotation, structural variation discovery and development of genomics tools to accelerate breeding across multiple crop species. This position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact research, publish in leading journals, and collaborate with a diverse network of plant breeders, geneticists, computational biologists, and industry partners. The postdoc will also have opportunities for professional development, grant writing, and mentorship experience to support an independent career path. 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. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.
Responsibilities
- Lead cutting-edge research in plant genomics, pangenomics, and genome-enabled crop improvement.
- Work on chromosome-scale genome assembly, gene annotation, structural variation discovery and development of genomics tools to accelerate breeding across multiple crop species.
- Contribute to high-impact research and publish in leading journals.
- Collaborate with a diverse network of plant breeders, geneticists, computational biologists, and industry partners.
- Professional development, grant writing, and mentorship experience to support an independent career path.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
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