Postdoc: Maize Genomics & Informatics Research

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa State University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Crop Genetic Resources and Informatics to apply genome informatics and quantitative genetics to maize trait analysis. The role includes maize pangenomics, population diversity, and opportunities in other crops such as cotton.

The successful candidate will work within EEOB, collaborate across teams, mentor students, and contribute to funded research with strong publication potential.

Qualifications

• PhD in Plant Biology is required.
• Experience conducting population genomic analyses of crop species.
• Experience managing and analyzing large-scale biological datasets.
• Experience using SLURM-based high-performance computing systems and R.

Responsibilities

• Apply genome informatics and quantitative genetic approaches to trait analysis in maize.
• Work on maize pangenomics and population diversity.
• Contribute to analyses in other crops, including cotton.

Skills

Population genomic analyses

Managing large datasets

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mentoring/teaching

Education

PhD in Plant Biology

Tools

SLURM

R

GitHub

Job description

Iowa State University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Crop Genetic Resources and Informatics to apply genome informatics and quantitative genetics to maize trait analysis. The role includes maize pangenomics, population diversity, and opportunities in other crops such as cotton.

The successful candidate will work within EEOB, collaborate across teams, mentor students, and contribute to funded research with strong publication potential.