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Post-Doctoral Fellow - Plant Ion Transporters/Channels

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Position Number999411Functional TitlePost-Doctoral Fellow - Plant Ion Transporters/ChannelsPosition TypePost-docsPosition EclassEP - EHRA 12 mo leave earningUniversity Information

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a higher-research activity university as classified by the Carnegie Foundation. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC system institutions, UNCG is one of the most diverse universities in the state with nearly 20,000 students and over 2,700 faculty and staff members representing more than 90 nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 100 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNCG is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Department of Biology teaches biological concepts and research methods to biology and medical technology majors and prepares them for professional careers and/or advanced study. We also introduce non-biology majors to basic biological knowledge and its applications to our society. We prepare graduate students for professional careers and/or further graduate study. By involving undergraduate and graduate students in research, we increase society’s knowledge of living organisms and their environments and we enhance our students’ technical and analytical skills so that they can contribute meaningfully to an increasingly technological society. We apply our skills by serving the University, our profession, and the larger community.

Position Summary

The Department of Biology is currently seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to work in the recently established Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Laboratory starting from Spring 2019. This position involves various assignments including original research and development, training students and participation in writing grant proposals to seek funding from state and federal agencies. This is an excellent opportunity to join a brand-new laboratory with a goal of exploring and improving desirable traits in underutilized crops for stress resilience, nutritional quality and health benefit with a significant potential to improve global health and food security. Moreover, the candidate will participate in an ongoing research in the lab including the study of extremophiles for stress resilience traits to overcome the impact of climate change. The successful candidate is expected to have a solid experience in molecular genetics and biotechnology in model and economically important plants including monocots. These include basic molecular biology skills (RT-PCR, qRT-PCR, Dot-blots, Southern and Western blots), design and construction of single and multigene expression vectors, plant tissue culture, agrobacterium-mediated or biolistic gene transfer methods (preferably monocot transformation), genotyping and phenotyping of transgenic plants under controlled growth chambers, greenhouses or field conditions, knowledge of plant physiology and genomic regulation, plant biochemistry and statistical data analysis. Experience on plant ion transporters is a plus. The candidate is expected to have an excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English and a strong publication record in peer reviewed journals.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Molecular Biology, Plant Biotechnology and related fields, with good understanding of genetic engineering in plants or other organisms, and at least 2 years “hands on” technical experience in this fields.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and CertificatesPreferred Qualifications

Solid experience on plant ion transporters, preferably, monocots.

Special Instructions to ApplicantsRecruitment RangeCommensurate with experienceOrg #-DepartmentBiology - 12204Job Open Date12/05/2018For Best Consideration DateJob Close DateOpen Until FilledYesFTE1.0 (Full-Time)Type of AppointmentTime LimitedIf time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.Number of Months per Year12FLSAExemptKey Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time90Key Responsibility

Research and development

Essential Tasks

To research desirable traits in underutilized crops for stress resilience, nutritional quality and health benefit with a significant potential to improve global health and food security.
To participate in ongoing research in the lab including the study of extremophiles for stress resilience traits to overcome the impact of climate change.

Key Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time10Key Responsibility

Student training/co-supervision

Essential Tasks

To train and supervise students on proper research techniques and methods related to research.

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical EffortHand Movement-Repetitive Motions - C, Hand Movement-Grasping - C, Holding - F, Finger Dexterity - F, Vision-Skilled Trades - F, Reading - F, Writing - F, Eye-hand coordination - F, Vision-Color Distinction - F, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - F, Vision-Visual inspection - F, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - F, Hearing - C, Talking - C, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Walking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - F, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - F, Bending - F, Squatting - F, Reaching - FWork EnvironmentDriving - Car/Truck - O, Inside - F, Outside - FApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents
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    Organization

    UNCG at a Glance

    Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make. 

    With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.

    UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.

    The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

    Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.

    As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.

    Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.

    UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences

    The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22;College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.

    Achievements & Accolades

    UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/

    Challenging Academic Programs

    U.S. News & World Report ranked three UNCG online programs among the best in the nation in the 2015 list of Best Online Programs.

    UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.

    The graduate program in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies has earned a Top 10 ranking by the The HDFS Report.

    Supportive Environment

    UNCG is a Military Friendly School for the fourth straight year, putting it in the top 15 percent of colleges and universities nationwide that are doing the most to support veterans and ensure their success.

    UNCG is ranked among the best colleges for your money nationwide by College Factual, a new site that guides students through the college selection process.

    The Education Trust singles out UNCG among the nation’s universities for its success at closing the gap in graduation rates between black and white students.

    Engaged Community

    For the fifth year in a row, UNCG has earned the “Tree Campus USA” designation for promoting healthy trees and encouraging the spirit of conservation. 

    UNCG’s innovative dynamic mailbox system has been honored as one of University Business Magazine’s Models of Efficiency.

    For the eighth consecutive year, UNCG is highlighted on Washington Monthly’s list of American universities that contribute most to the public good.

    Careers at UNCG

    UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.

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    336-334-5009
    Location
    723 Kenilworth Street
    Greensboro
    NC
    27402
    US

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