Postdoc: Plant Transformation & Virus-Mediated Genome Editing
University of Florida
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Job summary
University of Florida in Gainesville invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Baysal Lab within the Horticultural Sciences Department and the UF/IFAS Crop Transformation Center. The position focuses on plant transformation and genome engineering using virus-mediated delivery systems to achieve tissue-culture-free, heritable edits in crops.
The successful candidate will design and execute experiments in citrus and other species, coordinate day-to-day lab operations, contribute to
Qualifications
- A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in plant molecular biology, plant biotechnology, biochemistry or a closely related discipline is required.
- Experience with molecular cloning and vector construction.
- Proficiency in standard molecular analyses: PCR, qPCR, DNA/RNA extraction, Sanger and amplicon sequencing, and analysis of editing outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Develop virus-mediated delivery systems for tissue-culture-free, heritable edits in planta.
- Design and execute experiments in citrus and other crop species using viral vectors.
- Coordinate day-to-day lab operations and contribute to experimental design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.
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Job description
University of Florida in Gainesville invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Baysal Lab within the Horticultural Sciences Department and the UF/IFAS Crop Transformation Center. The position focuses on plant transformation and genome engineering using virus-mediated delivery systems to achieve tissue-culture-free, heritable edits in crops.
The successful candidate will design and execute experiments in citrus and other species, coordinate day-to-day lab operations, contribute to
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