Research Associate

Washington State University; United States; Presencial; USD 50.000 - 55.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Paid sick and vacation leave

Retirement plan

Medical, dental, life insurance

Resumo da vaga

Washington State University in Pullman, WA, seeks a full-time, nine-month Research Associate to lead research on heat resilience in wheat. The role emphasizes project development, grant activity, and publishing results within CAHNRS/IBC.

The successful candidate will conduct greenhouse/field trials, analyze data, mentor students, and contribute to manuscripts, with a salary range of $50,000–$55,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualificações

• PhD in plant sciences.
• Very strong experience in plant stress biology.
• Extensive expertise in field trials design, data collection, and data analysis under varied environmental conditions.
• Transmission and scanning electron microscopy including high-pressure freezing and freeze-substitution.
• Cryosectioning.
• Immunocytochemistry.
• Light microscopy and image analysis.
• Strong publication record in relevant areas.

Responsabilidades

• Perform greenhouse and field trials of heat resilience of wheat reproductive stages.
• Design, manufacture, and servicing of portable heat stress application tents.
• Sampling plant material including vegetative and reproductive organs, performing electron and scanning electron microscopy.
• Performing cryosectioning of plant tissues.
• Immunocytochemistry.
• Image analysis.
• Data analysis and writing manuscripts.
• Mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students.

Conhecimentos

Plant stress biology

Field trials

Microscopy

Data analysis

Manuscript writing

Mentoring students

Formação

PhD in plant sciences

Ferramentas

Electron microscopy

Cryosectioning

Immunocytochemistry

Light microscopy

Descrição da vaga

Position Details

Available Title(s): 305-YN_FACULTY - Research Associate Business Title: Research Associate Employee Type: Faculty (+) (Fixed Term) Position Term: 9 Month

The Institute of Biological Chemistry (IBC) College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) at Washington State University (WSU) invites applications for a full-time, nine-month Research Associate appointment in Pullman, WA, with a specialty in Evaluation and certification of heat resilience in wheat. We seek applicants who would be conducting research; obtaining grants; develop and maintain an extramurally funded research program.

Job duties

Job duties: 95% research and 5% administration.

• Performing greenhouse and field trials of heat resilience of wheat reproductive stages
• Design, manufacturing, and servicing of portable heat stress application tents
• Sampling plant material including vegetative and reproductive organs, performing electron and scanning electron microscopy
• Performing cryosectioning of plant tissues
• Immunocytochemistry
• Image analysis
• Data analysis and writing manuscripts
• Mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students

Additional Information

Annual Salary: $50,000 -$55,000 Commensurate with experience and qualifications In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range.

Benefits

• paid sick and vacation leave
• paid holidays
• medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• retirement
• deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts

For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications

• PhD degree in plant sciences.
• Very strong experience in plant stress biology.
• Extensive expertise in the following areas: design, development of infrastructure, running, data collection, and data analysis of the field trials on characterization of wheat reproductive system under different environmental conditions
• Transmission and scanning electron microscopy including high-pressure freezing and freeze-substitution
• Cryosectioning
• Immunocytochemistry
• Light microscopy
• Image analysis
• Strong publication record in the relevant to the position areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills in preparation and characterization of antibodies.
• Experience with protein expression, molecular biology, and biochemistry.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

About Department/College/Area/Campus

The Institute of Biological Chemistry’s mission is to discover the mechanisms underlying plant form and function, from molecules to whole organisms; translate scientific discoveries into innovations for sustainable foods, chemicals, and fuels; and mentor the next generation of scientists and leaders.

Institute of Biological Chemistry | Washington State University Area/College: Institute of Biological Chemistry Department Name: College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences Location: Pullman WA.

Application Instructions

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter

Background Check

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type

Full time Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [e-mail].

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