Postdoctoral Fellow - Perennial Wheat (Stillwater, OK)

Postdoctoral Fellow - Perennial Wheat

Perennial wheat provides numerous benefits including a reduction in inputs such as seeds and fertilizers and an increase in soil productivity compared with annual wheat but little is known about the genetic basis and molecular mechanism of perennial growth habit in wheat. The postdoctoral fellow is expected to work on the project with three specific aims to 1) reveal genetic basis of perennial wheat 2) create mutants to make perennial wheat 3) understand mechanisms of flowering genes underling the perennial growth habit. The specific objectives of the project will be addressed using genetic biochemical and genome-editing approaches. The candidate is also expected to have research expertise and skills in functional validations of genes in plants including confocal and transmission electron microscopy assays for split luciferase complementation and immune-precipitation. This is an 11-month non-tenure track faculty position. Appointment period is academic year July 1- May 31. Hours required may include some early mornings evenings and or weekends to meet research needs. Post doc appointments are made for a term of one year or less. Reappointment for a total period of not more than three years may be made. Periodic field campaigns will require overnight travel. Travel budget provided. Minimum qualifications Ph.D. Ed.D. in plant genetics and genomics plant transformation or related discipline. The candidate will have excellent organizational skills written and oral communication skills to work collaboratively with the Perennial Agriculture Project scientists and the ability to work in a professional and timely manner. Experience in transcriptome analysis is preferred. Hands-on experience in gene function validating is desirable. The candidate is also expected to have research expertise and skills in functional validations of genes in plants including confocal and transmission electron microscopy assays for split luciferase complementation and immune-precipitation. Apply online at s okstate.csod.com ats careersite JobDetails.aspx id 4377. Submit a letter of application indicating interests and background along with a complete resume and official transcripts that indicate year terminal degree granted. Transcripts can be attached or mailed to 368 Ag Hall Stillwater OK 74078 Attn Tina Johnson. For assistance with the on-line application process or to request an accommodation to enable application contact OSU Human Resources 106 Whitehurst Stillwater OK 74078 or call 405-744-7401. Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity E-verify employer committed to diversity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age race color religion sex sexual orientation genetic information gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or other protected category. OSU is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans for its openings. OSU will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractor s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)