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Postdoctoral Research Associate-Plant Single Cell Biology

Employer
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska
Salary
$42,000-$55,000

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Position Type
Postdoc
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Department of Agronomy and Horticulture (https://agronomy.unl.edu/), Center for Plant Science Innovation (PSI, https://www.unl.edu/psi/) invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate position in plant single-cell biology in the Libault Lab. Postdoctoral researchers with expertise in plant genetics, bioinformatics, computational biology, and molecular biology are invited to apply.

The Libault lab seeks to explore and understand the network of plant genes, and their regulation in response to environmental stress at the single-cell level. These discoveries will lead to the development of new strategies to improve crop characteristics and performance.

Depending on research experience and skills, the selected postdoctoral researcher will have opportunities to work on the following projects:

  • Comparative analysis of gene expression in root/leaf single-cell between crop species. Analysis of plant single-cell -omics datasets, integration of multiomics datasets, and prediction of gene networks. Development of bioinformatics and computational tools to enhance the analysis of plant single-cell -omics datasets.
     

Using modern bioinformatics/computational biology tools and accessing various single-cell –omics datasets, the postdoctoral associate will work on genomics, epigenetics, and/or bioinformatics/computational biology to characterize and functionally validate plant cell-type-specific transcriptional programs, their regulation in response to environmental stresses, and their differential regulation between plant species. Ultimately, this research will support the functional validation of transcriptional programs that contribute to crop performance and adaptation to the environment. This project presents opportunities to work in a collaborative and very dynamic environment with computational and molecular biologists.

 

The University of Nebraska provides a stimulating atmosphere with excellent facilities including single-cell genomics facilities (e.g., https://libaultlab.unl.edu/single-cell-genomics-core-facility) and colleagues for high-quality research in agricultural and plant sciences.

A Ph.D. in plant molecular biology, plant genomics, bioinformatics, computational biology or related fields is required at the time of hiring. Demonstrated expertise in next-generation sequencing data analysis, computational systems biology, biological networks and/or data integration are required. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team are required. Solid knowledge in plant genomics, evolution, gene expression/regulation is highly desirable.

 

This position is a full-time assignment, contingent on successful performance and continued funding. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To view details of the position and make application, go to https://employment.unl.edu, requisition F_220047. Click “Apply to this job” and complete the information form. Attach 1) a letter of interest that describes your qualifications for the job, anticipated contributions, and your experience contributing to inclusive environments; 2) your curriculum vitae; 3) contact information for three professional references; and 4) three selected publications. Review of applications to begin May 2, 2022 and continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.

As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

 

Organization

Working at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

For 150 Years, A Leader in Higher Education 
Always a place of high ambition, University of Nebraska was one of the first institutions west of the Mississippi River to award doctoral degrees - the first was granted in 1896. The University of Nebraska established the world's first undergraduate psychology laboratory. The discipline of ecology was born here, and the campuses reflect that tradition, being recognized as botanical gardens and arboreta. An early institutional interest in literature and the arts provided the foundations for today's Prairie Schooner literary magazine, for the University of Nebraska Press, and for the Sheldon Museum of Art, which houses one of the world's most significant collections of 20th century American art.

Today, Nebraska is one of the nation's leading teaching institutions, and a research leader with a wide array of grant-funded projects aimed at broadening knowledge in the sciences and humanities. Nebraska is also a land-grant university and a member of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU). The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Benefits
The University of Nebraska offers an extensive benefits package that includes health, life, disability and long term care insurance; retirement accounts; tuition reimbursement for employees and their spouses and dependent children; and reimbursement accounts for health care and dependent day care. Leave policies are designed to help employees deal with personal or family events or crises.

Diversity and Inclusion
In the spirit of the phrase "Every Interaction Matters", UNL has an enacted commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence for our faculty, staff, and students. On our campus, diversity and inclusion are important priorities. Examples include: Husker Dialogues, which is an event that helps first-year students focus on diversity and inclusion and practice handling difficult conversations around difference; three Chancellor's Diversity Commissions that are charged with informing and advising the Chancellor and addressing issues of constituent campus communities; and the establishment of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion whose leader operates at the Vice Chancellor level. At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we strive for excellence in all that we do. True excellence requires that each individual be able to work and learn in an atmosphere of respect, dignity, and belonging. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion requires each of us to continuously ensure our interactions are respectful, protect free speech, and inspire academic freedom.

About Lincoln
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located in an up-and-coming and safe city of 300,000 people that has many of the cultural and entertainment benefits of a much larger city, with the feel of a friendly Midwestern community. The Pinnacle Bank Arena, opened in 2013, routinely hosts major touring acts. A buzzing entertainment district, the Railyard, connects the arena area to the Historic Haymarket. Cuisines from all continents provide the entree to dynamic urban nightlife and a wide variety of ways to enjoy time with friends. Nebraska's City Campus is one with Lincoln's city center, as it has been since the university was founded.Lincoln has more parkland per capita than Austin, Texas; Portland, Oregon; and all but a handful of U.S. cities. The well-manicured Pioneers Park, the native woods of Wilderness Park and the open grassland of Nine-Mile Prairie are each within a 10-minute trip from campus. Connecting many of these parks is an extensive trails network.

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