Lead Postdoc: Tomato Flowering Genetics & CRISPR Research

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); Presencial; USD 62.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Maryland College Park invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to lead a project characterizing a novel gene regulating flowering time in tomato. The funded 1-year position may renew for another year, working on a joint UMD–USDA ARS effort.

The successful candidate will manage workflows, perform genetic mapping, CRISPR-based mutagenesis validation, coordinate with USDA ARS scientists, and mentor students while preparing manuscripts for publication.

Formación

• Ph.D. in Plant Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Plant Biotechnology, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in molecular cloning, gene expression analysis, and functional genomics in plants.

Responsabilidades

• Lead day-to-day experimental workflows and project timelines for the UMD–USDA ARS collaboration.
• Plan and execute functional assays, gene expression profiling, and phenotypic characterizations of flowering time genes.

Conocimientos

Molecular cloning

Gene expression analysis

Functional genomics

Excellent written/verbal communication

Tomato experience (preferred)

Educación

Ph.D. in Plant Biology

Descripción del empleo

University of Maryland College Park invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to lead a project characterizing a novel gene regulating flowering time in tomato. The funded 1-year position may renew for another year, working on a joint UMD–USDA ARS effort.

The successful candidate will manage workflows, perform genetic mapping, CRISPR-based mutagenesis validation, coordinate with USDA ARS scientists, and mentor students while preparing manuscripts for publication.