Postdoctoral Research Associate

Title:

306-NN_FACULTY - Postdoctoral Research Associate

Business Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Additional Titles:

Location:

WSU PULLMAN CAMPUS

Employee Type:

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:

Faculty - Academic - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Working under the supervision of the Principal Investigators, the Postdoctoral Research Associate will work towards greater inclusion of lentils into wheat-based foods. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will apply techniques such as protein isolation and functionality testing, genome-wide association mapping, metabolic pathway analysis, and end-use quality testing. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will analyze results, publish research, and leverage research findings into further funding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Isolate protein from lentil accessions

• Characterize protein isolates for functionality

• Identify lentil accessions of particular interest

• Identify the genes of interest associated with different protein isolate quality traits and markers linked to these genes for future marker assisted selection

• Select protein isolates to blend with wheat flour and perform flour, rheology, and dough tests on the blends

• Study the biochemical pathway underlying the genes of interest

• Upload genotypic and phenotypic data associated with each lentil accession into the GrinGlobal database for users to use in deciding what accessions to request

Required Qualifications:

• A Ph.D in Genetics, Plant Physiology, Biochemistry, or Agronomy or related field.

• Familiarity with R.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with lentils and wheat.

• Experience in plant genetics, specifically genome-wide association studies and DNA marker design

• Understanding of food end-use quality

• Experience in seed physiology

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Agricultural Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)

Department Name:

Department of Crop and Soil Sciences

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link:

https://css.wsu.edu/

Annual Salary:

$55,000 - $65,000

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/2022/04/2022-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf . Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/ .

FTE:

100%

Position Type:

Temporary

Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary position expected to end one (1) year after the start date. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Screening Date:

This position has been posted as Open until Filled. The screening of applicants will begin December 19, 2022.

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 attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.

Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

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