Climate-Resilient Cassava Scientist (Postdoc/Research)

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, Inc; Missouri; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center seeks a Postdoctoral Associate or Research Scientist to join the HeatSmart Cassava project in Saint Louis, MO. The role focuses on improving photosynthetic performance and resilience of cassava under heat and drought stress through genetic engineering and genome editing.

You will design experiments, apply CRISPR/Cas approaches, characterize engineered plants, analyze data, and contribute to manuscripts and reports while collaborating with national and

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field required.
• Experience in plant stress physiology and heat/drought responses.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to independently design and manage research projects.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments on heat and drought stress in cassava.
• Apply CRISPR-based genome editing to improve stress tolerance.
• Characterize genetically engineered and edited plants.
• Analyze data and contribute to manuscripts and project reports.
• Coordinate research activities with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet milestones.

Skills

Molecular biology

Plant physiology

Experimental design

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

PhD in Plant Biology/related field

Tools

CRISPR/Cas

RNA-seq analysis

Molecular biology techniques

Job description

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center seeks a Postdoctoral Associate or Research Scientist to join the HeatSmart Cassava project in Saint Louis, MO. The role focuses on improving photosynthetic performance and resilience of cassava under heat and drought stress through genetic engineering and genome editing.

You will design experiments, apply CRISPR/Cas approaches, characterize engineered plants, analyze data, and contribute to manuscripts and reports while collaborating with national and