Researcher 2

About The Job

This is a short term position with a duration of 5 months. Work Environment: In-person Location: UMN-Saint Paul campus Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (40 hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Project Support - Data Analysis and Documentation (70%)
• QTL analysis of microbiome and disease resistance data for tetraploid potato populations from collaborators
• AgRenSeq Data analysis for disease resistance data from collaborators
• RNAseq analysis for tetraploid potato
• Running genomic selection models for tetraploid potato
• Assisting students and other researchers in the lab with data analysis challenges
• Produce publication-quality figures from analysis results
• Write methods and results sections describing above analyses
• Coordinate and collaborate with co-authors to write manuscripts
• Participate in review and revision process
• Greenhouse/Field Research (30%)
• Assist in planting, data collection, pollination, care, and harvest of potatoes in the greenhouse and field
• Assist graduate students with data collection for thesis research
• Assist in spring planting preparation including cutting and packaging seed, and verification
• Assist in potato grading, frying, and photographing

Qualifications

• BA/BS plus at least two years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant work experience equal to six years
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work independently and as part of a team
• Valid driver's license by start date
• Experience with bioinformatic and/or quantitative genetic data analysis

Desired Qualifications

• MS in plant sciences
• Experience working in non-model or polyploid systems
• Experience responding to journal requests for revision
• Experience with agricultural research including small plot experimentation
• Published (or submitted for publication) computational genetics research

Special Requirements

This position will include both greenhouse and agricultural field work, which will include transporting 50+ lb crates of potatoes and bags of soil, moving through fields, riding farm equipment, and digging. Furthermore, it will involve overnight travel with lab members to research sites within Minnesota and the Northern Plains region.

Pay And Benefits

• Pay Range: $26.50 - $29.30 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience
• Time Appointment: 100% Appointment, temporary 5 month position
• Position Type: Civil-Service
• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area