Post Doctoral Fellow-Osena
Job Posting for Post Doctoral Fellow-Osena at The University of North Carolina Greensboro
Position Type
Post-docs
Position Eclass
EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
UNC 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 Post Doctoral Fellow is expected to work both independently and in close
collaboration with the Principle Investigator (PI) Dr. Ayalew Osena and students to optimize Agrobacterium transformation of underutilized/orphan crops for improvements of various traits.
Major duties include plant tissue culture, designing genetic constructs for Agrobacterium-mediated transformation, phenotyping and genotyping of genetically modified/edited
plants, data analysis and publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals in a timely manner to meet project milestones, presenting research progress at lab and departmental seminars, and professional conferences, summarizing data for annual report writing for the funing agency, and contributing to grant writing, maintaining details and accurate records of research activities, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and participation in graduate and undergraduate student mentoring.
collaboration with the Principle Investigator (PI) Dr. Ayalew Osena and students to optimize Agrobacterium transformation of underutilized/orphan crops for improvements of various traits.
Major duties include plant tissue culture, designing genetic constructs for Agrobacterium-mediated transformation, phenotyping and genotyping of genetically modified/edited
plants, data analysis and publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals in a timely manner to meet project milestones, presenting research progress at lab and departmental seminars, and professional conferences, summarizing data for annual report writing for the funing agency, and contributing to grant writing, maintaining details and accurate records of research activities, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and participation in graduate and undergraduate student mentoring.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Plant Biotechnology, genetics, or related fields.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred expertise includes molecular cloning such as Golden Gate cloning, Gibson assembly, etc., plant tissue culture, and Agrobacterium transformation of model and crop plants.
- Expertise in monocot transformation is a plus.
- Expertise in plant genome editing is preferred.
- Preference will be given to a candidate with strong and related publication records.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range
Commensurate with Experience
Org #-Department
Biology - 12204
Job Open Date
03/01/2024
For Best Consideration Date
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
FTE
1.000
Type of Appointment
Time Limited
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
The appointment is for 1 year with possible renewal based on progress and continuation of the grant.
Number of Months per Year
12
FLSA
Exempt
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