Oilseed Plant Researcher — Seed Growth & Lab Mentorship

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Tuition benefit program

Low-cost medical, dental and pharmacy

Job summary

The University of Minnesota invites applications for a research assistant to study the project entitled “Enlarge camelina and pennycress seeds for its utility as a commodity oilseed crop.” The role includes laboratory experiments, plant biology work, and managing lab operations to support seed development and data collection.

Responsibilities include overseeing undergraduate assistants, reporting results, and presenting findings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, genetics or biochemistry or equivalent experience.
• Courses in biology, chemistry, molecular biology, genetics or cell biology.
• Ability to record, analyze and present data; troubleshoot problems independently.
• Experience with nucleic acid manipulation and RT-PCR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 60%: Conduct project research on plants and help enlarge camelina and pennycress seeds for usability as oilseed crops.
• 20%: Assist collaborators with data collection and data management decisions.
• 20%: Perform other lab duties, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, prepare and deliver presentations, and engage in public outreach.

Skills

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Supervision

Lab staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree in molecular biology/genetics/biochemistry

Introductory biology/chemistry/genetics/cell biology courses

Tools

RT‑PCR

Gel electrophoresis

Nucleic acid manipulation

Cloning

Primer/probe design

Job description

The University of Minnesota invites applications for a research assistant to study the project entitled “Enlarge camelina and pennycress seeds for its utility as a commodity oilseed crop.” The role includes laboratory experiments, plant biology work, and managing lab operations to support seed development and data collection.

Responsibilities include overseeing undergraduate assistants, reporting results, and presenting findings.