Research Specialist II
About The Position
The Research Specialist will join a research group investigating crop growth and development and response to environmental factors using physiological and molecular genetics tools. The long-term goals of the research program include advancing knowledge of plant physiological and molecular mechanisms that control the crop yield-forming processes and translating the knowledge into improving resource use efficiency and yield of crops. Therefore, a strong understanding of crop production, developmental and environmental physiology of crop plants, molecular biology, and genetics is required for this position. The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Six years of related experience.
- Skills in basic molecular biology, including isolating and analyzing DNA and RNA
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.
- Ability to exert heavy force.
- Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends.
Nice To Haves
- A Ph.D. in crop sciences or a related field with a focus on plant physiology, plant molecular genetics, and/or breeding.
- Research experience in characterizing plant growth and development and response to environmental factors.
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Responsibilities
- Growing plants in greenhouses, plant growth chambers, and field
- Phenotyping morphological, physiological, and biochemical properties
- Molecular characterization of mutant plants
- Design experiments, Data analysis, and bioinformatics
- Manuscript and grant proposal preparation
- Training and supervising technicians and undergraduate students
- Managing lab and greenhouse research project
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
