Postdoc: Plant Immunity & Cell-Surface Signaling

CHEManager International; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida (IFAS) seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to study extracellular immune signaling in plants. The successful candidate will work in the Mou lab at UF/IFAS Microbiology and Cell Science, focusing on extracellular NAD(P) and salicylic acid signaling and receptor activation mechanisms.

The role involves molecular genetics, biochemistry, and cell biology approaches to uncover how signals at the plant cell surface trigger local and systemic immunity, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in plant biology, plant pathology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or closely related field.
• Strong experimental skills, a solid publication record, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to UF core values.

Responsibilities

• Investigate extracellular signaling molecules (NAD(P) and SA) in plant immunity using molecular, genetic, biochemical and cell biology methods.
• Define receptor activation mechanisms and how extracellular signaling interfaces with intracellular SA signaling and systemic immunity.
• Explore receptor-ligand interactions, kinase activation, phosphorylation, and protein–protein interactions.

Skills

Experimental skills

Publication record

Independent work

Collaborative

Education

Ph.D. in plant biology/plant pathology/molecular biology/biochemistry or related field

Job description

University of Florida (IFAS) seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to study extracellular immune signaling in plants. The successful candidate will work in the Mou lab at UF/IFAS Microbiology and Cell Science, focusing on extracellular NAD(P) and salicylic acid signaling and receptor activation mechanisms.

The role involves molecular genetics, biochemistry, and cell biology approaches to uncover how signals at the plant cell surface trigger local and systemic immunity, with opportunities for