Postdoctoral Research Associate

Available Title(s):

306-YN_FACULTY - Postdoctoral Research Associate

Business Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Employee Type:

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

WSU seeks postdoctoral researchers with knowledge and skills related to synthesis and regulation of grass cell walls and metabolites, including understanding the molecular structure and architecture of plant cell walls, nutritional benefits of dietary polysaccharides, and use of molecular genetics and systems biology to examine bioenergy crop and model grass stem and root development.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in a biological science or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with metabolite and cell wall cell component measurements, including colorimetric/absorbance-based assays of tannins and lignin, and HPLC analysis of cell wall components.

• Ability to conduct and analyze RNA and DNA including preparation, gel electrophoresis, and fluorescence assays.

• Rice and switchgrass tissue and cell culture transformation.

• Protein preparation and western blotting.

• Data analysis including in R.

• Ability and willingness to contribute to maintaining laboratory equipment, including HPLCs.

• English oral and written communication skills.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Agricultural , Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)
 

Department Name:

Institute of Biological Chemistry

City, State, Zip:

Pullman WA 99163
 

Department Link:

Institute of Biological Chemistry | Washington State University (wsu.edu)

Annual Salary:

$45,387.00 - $50,000.00 | Selected candidates are typically hired between the minimum and midpoint of the listed range, based on applicable experience and qualifications, market rate, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.
For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/ .

Overtime Eligibility:

Overtime Eligible

FTE:

100%
Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary position expected to end March 31, 2025. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by February 18, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Required Documents:

1) Resume/CV

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