Postdoctoral Associate in Plant Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics

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Postdoctoral scholar position in Plant genetics, genomics and bioinformatics

One postdoctoral position is available in the Zhao lab in the Department of Microbiology and Cell Science at the University of Florida to investigate genetic and epigenetic regulation of meiotic recombination in maize. The fully funded position will use genetic, genomic and bioinformatics approaches to investigate the mechanisms of meiotic recombination in the crop species maize. For more information, please check our latest publication .

Duties/Physical Demands:

• Perform basic genetic and molecular experiments
• Collect and prepare samples for high-throughput sequencing
• Analyze whole genome resequencing, DNA methylation, small RNA, mRNA, and ChIP sequencing data
• Responsible for data presenting and manuscripts writing
• Provide guidance and mentoring for graduate and undergraduate students in the lab

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The expected candidate should be familiar with next- generation sequencing data and have strong skills in the analysis of different types of high- throughput data.

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences includes the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences , the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station , the Florida Cooperative Extension Service , the College of Veterinary Medicine , the Florida Sea Grant program, and encompasses 16 on-campus academic departments and schools, 12 Research and Educational Centers (REC) located throughout the state, 6 Research sites/demonstration units administered by RECs or academic departments, and Florida Cooperative Extension Service offices in all 67 counties (counties operate and maintain). The School of Natural Resources and Environment is an interdisciplinary unit housed in IFAS and managed by several colleges on campus.  UF/IFAS employs nearly 4,500 people, which includes approximately 990 salaried faculty and 1,400 permanent support personnel located in Gainesville and throughout the state. IFAS, one of the nation’s largest agricultural and natural resources research and education organizations, is administered by a Vice President and four deans: the Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the Dean for Extension and Director of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, the Dean for Research and Director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, and the Dean for the College of Veterinary Medicine.  UF/IFAS also engages in cooperative work with Florida A&M University in Tallahassee.

Commensurate with Experience and Education

Ph.D. in plant genetics, genomics and bioinformatics. The candidate must be highly motivated. Excellent written and oral communications, as well as strong computational skills, are required. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system. Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values of excellence, discovery & innovation, inclusion, freedom & civility, community, and stewardship.

Favorable consideration may be given to candidates who have experiences with ChIP-seq and ATAC-seq. The candidate is able to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

• Individuals wishing to apply should go online to Careers at UF and submit:
  • Cover letter that states applicant’s interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Contact information (including email addresses) for 2 individuals willing to write letters of recommendation

Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible.  Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) .

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws.

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