Postdoctoral Fellow BF9482

About the role

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Oklahoma State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position to work in the Mysore laboratory on identifying and characterizing plant genes involved in biotic/abiotic stress tolerance and Agrobacterium-mediated plant transformation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to experimental design, method development, implementation, and data analysis
• Prepare manuscripts for publications
• Receive mentorship and professional development opportunities tailored to career goals

Requirements

• Extensive experience in plant molecular biology, genetics/genomics, and plant pathology
• Ph.D. in a related field
• At least 2 years of postdoctoral experience

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a related field
• Extensive experience in plant molecular biology, genetics/genomics, and plant pathology
• At least 2 years of postdoctoral experience

Skills

• Strong background in plant genetics and Agrobacterium-mediated transformation
• Experience in experimental design and data analysis
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

• Salary range: $45,000 - $47,000/year plus benefits
• OSU's competitive benefits and eligibility can be found at this link

Pay

• Salary range: $45,000 - $47,000/year plus benefits

Schedule

• This is an 11-month temporary 100% research, non-tenure track position.
• Appointments are to be made for a term of one year or less.
• Reappointments for a total period of not more than two years may be made.

Contact

To apply: Applications must be submitted online at: https://jobs.okstate.edu

Applicants should submit:

• a 1–2-page cover letter summarizing their experience and research expertise related to the above project goals and required qualifications
• detailed curriculum vitae
• contact information for three or more professional references

For further information, please contact Dr. Kiran Mysore at:

• Oklahoma State University
• Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• 580-224-0627
• kmysore@okstate.edu