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Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Employer
NC State University
Location
Raleigh, NC

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Position Type
Postdoc
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Posting Details

Posting NumberPG190268PDPosition Number00108185Position TypePost DocFLSAExemptDepartment ID110801 - Plant & Microbial BiologyDepartment110801 - Plant & Microbial BiologyJob City & StateRaleigh, NCPosition Information

Essential Job Duties

The Postdoctoral Research Scholar will work on our new GRIP4PSI-funded project, addressing how foliar fungal endophytes rescue plants from stress. Responsibilities include: (1) greenhouse experiments for endophyte stress tests with pathogens and drought including microcosm development, (2) maintenance of fungal cultures needed for greenhouse experiments, (3) dual RNAseq processing of plant-fungal tissue samples, (4) bioinformatic and statistical analysis of data, and (5) manuscript writing and presentations based on results. The postdoc will meet frequently with Dr. Christine Hawkes to discuss best practices in grant writing, manuscript preparation, and mentoring.

The Department of Plant and Microbial Biology conducts fundamental and translational research on contemporary problems in plant and microbial sciences. As part of the department, the Hawkes lab addresses the ecology of plant-microbe-soil interactions using molecules-to-ecosystems approaches.

Other Work/Responsibilities

The Postdoctoral Research Scholar will be expected to participate in general lab maintenance duties related to the project, including ordering supplies, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, organizing waste disposal, recording activities in paper and electronic notebooks, and training new lab members.

May occasionally need to drive to obtain supplies or ship samples to collaborators.

Work ScheduleMonday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (or as research is required)Department Required Skills
  • PhD in microbial ecology, microbiology, plant biology, plant pathology, or related field.
  • Minimum 2 years experience with plant-fungal interactions, transcriptomics, and R analysis of sequence data.
  • Proficient verbal and written communication.
  • Strong technical skills in plant and microbial sciences.
  • Excellent record keeping, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Strong work ethic and integrity.
  • Ability to multi-task and work independently.
  • Ability to work as part of a team that includes diverse people from different cultures.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
  • Evidence of prior research success and publication of results in plant-microbe interactions.
  • Minimum 3 years experience generating and analyzing sequence data.
  • Previous work in plant-fungal systems.
  • Experience with corn, wheat, or soy.
  • Start date between Oct 1, 2020 and Jan 1, 2021.
Required License or Certification
  • Valid NC Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one.
Valid NC Driver's License required?YesCommercial Driver's License Required?NoRecruitment

Anticipated Hiring RangeCommensurate with Experience ($48,000 - $51,000)If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how manyJob Open Date09/09/2020Quick Linkhttp://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/135975AA/EOE

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have, or will you have by the start date, a PhD in microbial ecology, microbiology, plant biology, plant pathology, or related field?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have at least two (2) years experience with plant-fungal interactions, transcriptomics, and R analysis of sequence data?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * How did you learn of this opportunity?
    • NCSU Website
    • Job Alert (automated email from our system)
    • NCSU Executive Search Services
    • Monster.com
    • CareerBuilder.com
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • Other Online Job Board
    • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
    • Job / Career Fair
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Professional Journal
    • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
    • Professional Organization
    • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
    • NCSU Employee Referral
    • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
    • Other
  4. * If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Contact Information for References
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