Senior Research Scholar

North Carolina State University, United States

Updated: about 6 hours ago
Location: Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA
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Posting Details
Posting Information


Posting Number PG193488EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Senior Research Scholar
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience ($70,000-$80,000)
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
Job Location Kannapolis, NC
Department Kannapolis Research
About the Department
The NC State University Plants for Human Health Institute (PHHI) is an established Institute located on the NC Research Campus in Kannapolis, NC. The NC Research Campus was created to have all aspects of human health and nutrition in one place complimented by multiple state and private entities providing academic and research resources. The PHHI currently houses researchers and staff from various departments within CALS.
The position will be working under the supervision of Dr. Massimo Iorizzo’s, Associate Professor at North Carolina State University. Dr. Iorizzo research aims to leverage advanced genetic and genomic resources to study the structure of the crop genomes and elucidate the genetic mechanisms and genes associated with enhanced quality characteristics including health properties. Crops of interest in his program includes blueberry, carrot, banana, pineapple, spinach, cranberry and potato. Overall, Dr. Iorizzo research is contribute to expand access to high quality genomic resources to the broader fruit and vegetable research and breeding community, and expand knowledge on genetic factors controlling quality traits. In the long term, his research will facilitate the selection of new improved cultivars of fruit and vegetables with improved quality and health promoting characteristics.
As a mentor and supervisor, Dr. Iorizzo place priority on mentoring his trainees to perform their work toward publications, which ultimately is a critical skill for future career and professional growth. The candidate must have a strong motivation and proficiency for publications.
Dr. Iorizzo lab is located at the NC State University Plants for Human Health Institute (PHHI), based at the N.C. Research Campus (NCRC) in Kannapolis, NC. The PHHI is an interdisciplinary institute comprised of both research and extension programs, which work hand-in-hand at the NCRC to further our mission of discovering and delivering innovative plant-based solutions that advance human health.
Essential Job Duties
Dr. Iorizzo’s lab at NCSU is seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Scholar to design and conduct advanced genetic/genomic research studies focused on quality and health-protective traits. These studies will emphasize enhanced texture, size, chemical composition, and the concentrations and profiles of phytoactive compounds.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Research Coordination and Execution:
    • Design, perform, and coordinate multiple, concurrent assignments or a multi-faceted project, developing independent research objectives as needed.
    • Conduct advanced genetic and genomic research with a focus on quality traits such as texture, size, and chemical composition.

  • Collaboration and Teamwork:
    • Work as part of a laboratory team, interacting closely with collaborating laboratories.
    • Coordinate activities and reports within a diverse team of individuals to ensure project success.
  • Publication and Reporting:
    • Write publications, prepare technical reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
    • Contribute to the development of grant proposals to support research funding initiatives.
  • Educational Support:
    • Assist and participate in PHHI and University-sponsored programs.
    • Provide training and mentoring to post-docs, undergraduate, and graduate students.
  • Crops of Interest:
    • Focus research on crops such as blueberries and carrots, enhancing their quality and health-protective traits.

    • The ideal candidate will have a strong motivation for and proficiency in scientific publications, contributing to the lab’s academic output and research funding efforts.
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    This position is located in Kannapolis, NC.
    Other Responsibilities

    Qualifications


    Minimum Education and Experience
    • PhD in plant breeding and genetics or related field with at least 5 years of experience as post-doc. 
    • Experience in RNAseq data analysis.
    Other Required Qualifications
    • Strong background in quantitative genetics, (QTL and GWAS), QTL interaction and prediction analysis, in diploid and polyploid plants is essential.
    • Be familiar with bioinformatics analysis needed for sequence alignment, SNP and variant call, haplotype mining, candidate gene analysis, RNA seq;
    • Must be familiar with high-throughput genotyping technologies, and NGS technologies.
    • Experience in population genetic analysis (e.g. phylogenetic, PCA, structure, nucleotide diversity) and linkage map construction;
    • Proficiency to publish findings in well-recognized peer-reviewed journals.
    • Ability to manage more than one project in a rapid and smooth manner while being able to interact and communicate with research personnel from diverse disciplines.
    • Familiar with molecular biology techniques (DNA, RNA extraction, PCR)
    • Must demonstrate the ability to work independently and creatively.
    • Must have good communications skills, and be able to articulate clearly the scientific and technical needs in the field, as well as set clear goals, and work within an interdisciplinary team setting.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • PhD in plant genetics or related field
    • Record of publications
    • Experience in integrating quantitative genetic data and whole genome data for candidate genes identification
    Required License(s) or Certification(s)
    n/a
    Valid NC Driver's License required No
    Commercial Driver's License required No

    Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions


    Job Open Date 06/26/2024
    Anticipated Close Date
    Special Instructions to Applicants
    Please attach a Cover Letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three (3) professional references.
    Please make sure that the information entered on the application matches what is on your resume.

    Position Details


    Position Number 00110892
    Position Type EHRA Non-Faculty
    Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
    Appointment 12 Month Recurring
    Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
    Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Mandatory - Medical Emergencies
    Department ID 110308 - Kannapolis Research
    AA/EEO
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