Postdoctoral Researcher - Plant Genomics

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive postdoctoral stipend

Access to state-of-the-art sequencing

Bioinformatics infrastructure

Professional development support

Collaborative research environment

Job summary

Placements24 in the United States seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Plant Genomics to advance crop improvement and sustainable agriculture at a coastal research facility in George. The role focuses on applying cutting-edge genomic technologies to identify key genes and understand complex plant traits.

You will design rigorous experiments, develop bioinformatic pipelines, and collaborate with breeders and agronomists.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Plant Science, Genomics, Genetics, or related field.
• Experience with genomic data analysis and bioinformatics.
• Strong molecular biology and plant physiology knowledge.
• Proficiency in Python and R for data analysis.
• Experience working in a laboratory and field research settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced plant genomics research using next-generation sequencing technologies.
• Develop and implement bioinformatic pipelines for large-scale genomic data analysis.
• Identify and characterize genes linked to important agronomic traits.
• Design and execute controlled experiments to validate genetic findings.
• Collaborate with breeders and agronomists to translate genomic insights into practical applications.
• Present research findings at scientific conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Genomics analysis

Python

R scripting

Molecular biology

Education

Ph.D. in Plant Science

Tools

Bioinformatics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is recruiting a talented Postdoctoral Researcher to focus on Plant Genomics within their dynamic research facility in George . This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking studies in crop improvement and sustainable agriculture. You will be instrumental in applying advanced genomic technologies to identify key genes and understand complex plant traits. This role requires a strong scientific background, meticulous experimental design, and a passion for advancing agricultural science, contributing to a team that values innovation and collaboration in a beautiful coastal setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced research in plant genomics , utilizing next-generation sequencing technologies.
• Develop and implement bioinformatic pipelines for the analysis of large-scale genomic data.
• Identify and characterize genes associated with important agronomic traits in various plant species.
• Design and execute controlled experiments to validate genetic findings.
• Collaborate with breeders and agronomists to translate genomic insights into practical applications.
• Present research findings at scientific conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Plant Science, Genomics, Genetics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with genomic data analysis and bioinformatics tools.
• Strong understanding of molecular biology and plant physiology.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, R) for data analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to research challenges.
• Experience working in a laboratory and field research setting in George .

Benefits

• Competitive postdoctoral stipend and benefits package.
• Access to state-of-the-art sequencing and bioinformatics infrastructure.
• Support for professional development, including workshop and conference participation.
• Collaborative research environment with leading experts in plant science.
• Opportunity to work on projects with significant impact on sustainable agriculture.