R&D Associate Staff Member

Requisition Id 12327 

Overview: 

The Biosciences Division at Oak Ridge National laboratory is seeking a Plant Biologist with expertise in single cell genomics, epigenetics and transcriptional regulation to join our multi-disciplinary team of investigators exploring and understanding the network of genes, proteins, metabolites, and environmental signals that lead to improved plant characteristics and performance. The selected candidate will play a critical role in undertaking broad, integrated approaches to enhance fundamental understanding of genetic controls of plant-microbial interactions, plant productivity, biomass quality, and sustainability in bioenergy-relevant plants. We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute research to the strategic areas of circular bioeconomy and genes to ecosystem, and develop new capabilities towards these targeted areas.

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Lead and design laboratory, greenhouse, and field-based experiments to investigate fundamental questions in plant biology that are highly relevant to bioenergy and plant-environment interactions.
• Lead and contribute to grant proposals and research project planning to secure external funding.
• Develop and apply computational and statistical tools to process and interpret large-scale omics data (e.g., genomics, transcriptomics, metagenomics, metabolomics).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate experimental and computational results to gain a comprehensive understanding of complex biological traits.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present results at scientific conferences.

Basic Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Plant Biology or related fields.
• Expertise in wet lab-based plant molecular biology and biochemistry.
• Expertise in using computational tools and software for genomics and metagenomics analysis.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a strong track record of scientific publications.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior postdoctoral research experience.
• Experience with protoplast isolation and transfection.
• Expertise in protein-DNA binding assays.
• Expertise in mining large-scale omics data.

Benefits at ORNL:  

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: [email protected] or call 1.866.963.9545.

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the “About” tab at jobs.ornl.gov.

#LI-DC1

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

If you have trouble applying for a position, please email [email protected].

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.