Postdoctoral Research Associate — Crop Genomics

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa State University’s Department of Agronomy in Ames, IA seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance crop genetics and functional genomics by integrating (epi)genomics and molecular biology. The candidate will design and execute wet-lab experiments and perform bioinformatic analyses.

The role provides opportunities to mentor junior lab members, publish multiple first-author papers, and contribute to developing transgenic plant approaches in maize or other crops.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Molecular Biology, Genomics, Genetics, or equivalent.
• Experience working in plant model systems.
• A demonstrated track record of publishing independent research, including at least one first-author peer-reviewed manuscript.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement experiments that pair genetic alteration of cis-regulatory elements and genes with genomic and molecular techniques to study the genetics underlying crop shoot traits.
• Analyze next-generation sequencing bulk and single-cell data in a high-performance computing environment.
• Assist in the mentorship and supervision of more junior lab members.
• Interpret experimental results and prepare reports, presentations, and scientific publications.
• Prepare final drafts of research manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
• Conduct other duties as assigned.

Job description

Iowa State University’s Department of Agronomy in Ames, IA seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance crop genetics and functional genomics by integrating (epi)genomics and molecular biology. The candidate will design and execute wet-lab experiments and perform bioinformatic analyses.

The role provides opportunities to mentor junior lab members, publish multiple first-author papers, and contribute to developing transgenic plant approaches in maize or other crops.