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Postdoctoral Research Scholar

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NC State University
Location
Raleigh, NC
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job Details

Posting Number:

PG191618PD

Position Number:

00111863

Position Type:

Post Doc

FLSA:

Exempt

Department ID:

110901 - Crop and Soil Sciences

Department:

110901 - Crop and Soil Sciences

Job City & State:

Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:

The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences encompasses varied disciplines in research, extension, and teaching. The department’s mission is to develop future leaders in crop, soil and environmental sciences, improve crop plants and products, devise effective and sustainable crop production systems, devise effective and sustainable soil management techniques in both agriculture and urban settings; and disseminate crop, soil, and environmental science, knowledge for the benefit of producers of food, feed, turf, biofuels and fiber in North Carolina.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • The primary responsibilities of this position are to conduct, perform, and execute cotton genetics and breeding research focused on genomic selection (GS), nested association mapping (NAM), and genome-wide association studies (GWAS) for important agronomic traits in tetraploid cotton.
  • The candidate is expected to perform cotton genetics and breeding research in the field, greenhouse, and lab-based settings; develop and evaluate genetic, genomic resources, and analysis of genotypic data (GBS, resequencing, array-based and targeted genotyping panel SNPs) and phenotypic data, and use a varied array of statistical, genetics, and bioinformatics tools and methods.
  • This position requires the candidate to summarize results, present them as technical reports and presentations at the meetings, and communicate through peer-reviewed publications.
  • The candidate will have the opportunity to participate and cooperatively work with other lab members in the ongoing trait mapping and breeding projects towards dissecting the genetic architecture of agronomic traits and improving cotton productivity through advanced breeding tools.
  • Further, the candidate is expected to mentor and supervise the students in the cotton program.


This position is initially for one year but can be extended based on satisfactory research progress and availability of funds.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

The Postdoc researcher is expected to mentor and manage student researchers in all settings of the cotton genetics and breeding program (lab, greenhouse, and field-based).

The Postdoc is expected to effectively manage the cotton genetic resources in the greenhouses and in the field, and seed processing, storage, and organization of seed.

The Postdoc researcher is expected to cooperatively work with a varied group of cotton scientists across the US cotton belt in collecting and analyzing data and communicating the research results to peer reviewed manuscripts.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits:

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Propositionand learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
What we offer:

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Department Required Skills:

  • PhD in genetics or, plant breeding or plant biology, or related field.
  • Computer-literate.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well independently and in a collaborative research environment are essential.
  • Prior experience in field breeding of cotton, including experimental design, planting, sampling, and data collection.
  • Prior experience with phenotypic and genotypic data analysis is required.
  • Experience with statistical analyses using SAS and/or R programs in plant breeding is required.
  • Experience in communication of research results in peer-reviewed journals is required.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:

  • Experience in molecular genetic analysis of complex plant traits is preferred.

Required License or Certification:

  • A valid NC Driver’s License and the ability to obtain an NC Driver’s License within 60 days of hire. A valid Driver’s License must be maintained throughout employment.

Valid NC Driver's License required?:

Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required?:

No

Anticipated Hiring Range:

commensurate with experience ($58,656)

Job Open Date:

08/04/2026

Quick Link:

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/227324

EEO:

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. 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.

Organization

NC State: Think and Do

NC State was founded with a purpose: to create economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina and the country. We began as a land-grant institution teaching the agricultural and mechanical arts. Today, we're a pre-eminent research enterprise with 12 colleges excelling in all major academic fields.

NC State studentsOur 34,000 high-performing students take what they learn in the classroom and apply it in the real world by conducting research, working in internships and co-ops, and performing acts of world-changing service. That experiential education ensures that they leave here ready to lead the workforce. NC State's 13:1 student-faculty ratio is one of the reasons why we're the best college for your money in North Carolina (Money) and the No. 5 best value among public universities nationally (U.S. News & World Report).

Overcoming Challenges, Improving Lives

NC State is one of only two universities in the nation leading two National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers — one developing wearable, self-powered health monitors, and the other researching smart-grid technology. We’re also leading interdisciplinary efforts to curb nuclear proliferation, help farmers confront climate change and build a new American manufacturing sector.

Our research doesn't just get published in a journal or sit on a shelf; it makes an impact. NC State is No. 6 nationwide in commercialization agreements based on university research, and we're No. 2 among universities without a medical school. Our Cooperative Extension Service provides research-based information to citizens in all 100 North Carolina counties. In addition, our industrial extension unit — Industry Expansion Solutions — has created an economic benefit for the state's manufacturers averaging $149 million per year since 2005.

Bright Minds Creating a Bold Future

NC State’s 9,000 faculty and staff are world leaders in their fields, bridging the divides between academic disciplines and training high-caliber students to meet tomorrow’s challenges. NC State students won two Goldwater scholarships, five Fulbright scholarships, one Churchill scholarship and a record-breaking 25 National Science Foundation graduate research fellowships in the 2016-2017 academic year. In addition, 25 faculty are members of the National Academies.

NC State bldg in darkOur Centennial Campus, an award-winning public-private research campus, is home to more than 70 partner organizations working alongside more than 70 NC State research and academic units. Centennial is also the location of the innovative Hunt Library, which Time magazine has dubbed “the library of the future.”

In Raleigh and Around the World

It all happens in one of the best cities in America. A top spot for job-seekers and tech professionals, Raleigh is nationally recognized as a leading urban center:

NC State building oldWith Durham and Chapel Hill, Raleigh anchors the Research Triangle, a national hotspot for high-tech enterprise. The top companies in the region — including IBM, Cisco Systems, SAS Institute, Biogen Idec and GlaxoSmithKline — are among the country’s best employers. They also lead the way in hiring new NC State graduates.

More than 130 years after its creation, NC State continues to make its founding purpose a reality. Every day, our career-ready graduates and world-leading faculty make the fruits of learning and discovery available to people across the state, throughout the nation and around the world.

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