Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M University System • Dallas, TX

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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. As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service. If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you. Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Research College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University Texas A&M Forest Service Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners. Prospective employee benefits Retirement programs Commitment to inclusive excellence Strategic plan

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
• publish in leading journals
• collaborate with a diverse network of plant breeders, geneticists, computational biologists, and industry partners
• professional development
• grant writing
• mentorship experience to support an independent career path

Benefits

• Retirement programs
• Commitment to inclusive excellence
• Strategic plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed