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Postdoctoral Fellow - Plant Pathologist

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Clemson University: College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences: Coastal Research and Education Center
Postdoctoral Fellow - Plant Pathologist

Location: Charleston, South Carolina

The Clemson University Coastal Research and Education Center and the USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), U.S. Vegetable Laboratory in Charleston, South Carolina, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the field of Plant Pathology (Virology). This is a USDA-Foreign Agriculture Service-funded international research project with Philippines to apply biotechnology techniques to improve disease resistance of tomato with primary emphasis in the CRISPR technology to generate plant materials with resistance vector-borne viruses on tomato and other crops. Second part of the project is to develop molecular markers associated with viral disease resistance in cucurbit crops (cucumber, watermelon and bottle gourd) as a part of USDA NIFA-funded CucCAP2 project. Start date is negotiable, but the position is open immediately.

A Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, Virology, Plant Molecular Biology or a closely related discipline is required. Ideally, candidates should have demonstrated expertise in the CRISPR technology and next-generation sequencing. Experiences in plant tissue culture and marker-assisted breeding are preferred. Responsibilities will include, but not limited to, field work, greenhouse experiments, lab research, data analysis, manuscript preparation, mentoring students and visitors, and presentations at national/international meetings. For more information on the Ling's Lab visit: link or contact PIs: Matthew A Cutulle at: mcutull@clemson.edu or Kai-Shu Ling at: kai.ling@usda.gov.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The postdoctoral scholar will conduct and develop gene-edited plants or genetic improvement of vegetable crops with resistance to viral diseases and transfer the genetic materials and technologies to the partner collaborators in the U.S. and/or the Philippines.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Field, greenhouse and laboratory research and data analysis: 60%

2. Prepare publications and proposals: 20%

3. Mentor/supervise students or visitors conducting related research: 10%

4. Prepare research presentations: 5%

5. Assist with laboratory management: 5%

PAY & WORK SCHEDULE: Standard Hrs: 40. Annual starting salary is USD$56,550 per annum, plus benefits. The position will be renewable annually for up to two years, contingent on satisfactory performance.

JOB LOCATION: The Clemson University Coastal Research and Education Center and the USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), U.S. Vegetable Laboratory in 2700 Savannah Highway, Charleston, South Carolina.


QUALIFICATIONS

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, Virology, Plant Molecular Biology or a closely related discipline. Candidates must have experience in the CRISPR technology and next-generation sequencing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experiences in plant tissue culture and marker-assisted breeding are preferred.


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please submit 1. cover letter describing applicable experience, 2. C.V., 3. contact details for three references, and 4. unofficial transcripts to http://apply.interfolio.com/83425. If a Ph.D. degree has not yet been earned, please indicate anticipated graduation date.

Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please submit materials by February 15, 2021.

Any additional questions about the position may be directed to the PI as well.



Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.

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Clemson is a dynamic research university located in Upstate South Carolina at the center of the booming I-85 corridor between Charlotte, N.C., and Atlanta, Ga. One of the nation’s most selective public research universities according to U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review, Clemson University is the school of choice among top students in South Carolina and is increasingly competitive for the best students in the region and the nation. More than 17,100 students select from 70 undergraduate and 100 graduate degree programs through five academic colleges: Agriculture, Forestry and Life SciencesArchitecture, Arts and HumanitiesBusiness and Behavioral ScienceEngineering and Science; and Health, Education and Human Development.

Clemson’s transformation into a leading research institution — currently attracting in excess of $140 million in externally funded research and sponsored program awards per year — is based upon an academic plan that identifies eight emphasis areas in which the University has opportunities to increase education and research, to align with South Carolina’s economic development needs and to draw upon faculty strengths. Emphasis areas include automotive and transportation technology, advanced materials, biotechnology and biomedical sciences, leadership and entrepreneurship, sustainable environment, information and communication technology, family and community living, and general education.

Major economic development initiatives that have emerged from the academic plan include the Clemson International Center for Automotive Research — a 250-acre campus in Greenville, which has generated more than $225 million in public and private commitments in just four years; an advanced materials initiative at the Clemson Research Park, which includes a new LEED Silver-certified facility; and the South Carolina Health Sciences Collaborative — an initiative of the state’s three research universities and major health-care systems.

As the state’s land-grant university, Clemson reaches out to citizens, communities and businesses all over South Carolina. The Public Service Activities division includes the county-based Cooperative Extension Service, five off-campus research and education centers through the Clemson University Experiment Station and critical regulatory responsibilities for plant and animal health.

The University boasts a 1,400-acre campus on the shores of Lake Hartwell within view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Surrounding the campus are 18,000 acres of University farms and woodlands devoted to research. A warm campus environment, great weather and recreational activities offered by proximity to both the natural surroundings and large cities are part of the Clemson Experience.

 

Points of interest at Clemson include the following:

The Clemson Conference Center and Inn is a state-of-the-art facility for symposia, meetings, seminars and special events. The complex includes the Madren Continuing Education and Conference Center, the Walker Golf Course and the Martin Inn.

The South Carolina Botanical Garden, a 295-acre public garden, features several thousand varieties of ornamental plants and a unique collection of nature-based sculptures.

The Robert Howell Brooks Center for the Performing Arts brings an exciting array of concert, theater, dance, comedy and other live performances to the community.

The Robert Campbell Geology Museum at the Botanical Garden displays meteorites, minerals, dinosaur fossils and the largest faceted-stone collection in the Southeast.

The T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena is a showplace for livestock activities in the state and has hosted horse and livestock shows, rodeos, sales, 4-H activities, educational programs, and industrial and agricultural exhibitions.

Fort Hill, the home of John C. Calhoun and later of his son-in-law, University founder Thomas Green Clemson, is a registered National Historic Landmark located in the center of campus.

The Class of 1944 Visitors Center is the front door to Clemson — a friendly place to get tours, information, assistance and an introduction to this beautiful, historic university and community.

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