Visiting Researcher

Position Details
Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Visiting Researcher
Department	SEBS-Plant Biology
Salary	Annual Salary
Posting Summary	A visiting researcher position is available within the Department of Plant Biology in the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey located in New Brunswick, NJ. The primary purpose of the Visiting Research Scholar position is to work under the direction of the principal investigator. The visiting researcher will possess a Ph.D. and have significant experience with plant endophytes. The visiting researcher will work in the area of testing for nitrogen fixation in tissues and cells of landrace corn vs conventional corn. The current focus of the lab is to gain a better understanding of how microbes in landrace corn provide nutrients to corn plants. Essential duties and responsibilities: · Works under the direction of the principal investigator. · Perform functional and mechanistic studies and experiments that are proposed with specific focus on the function of bacteria within corn cells. · Conduct confocal microscopy work to track bacteria within corn cells and tissues. · Develop new techniques to measure nitrogen fixed within plant cells. · Must possess effective oral and written communication skills and ability to publish scientific research papers/articles and written reports and oral presentations of research experiments. · Performs other related duties as assigned.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	24FA0029
Posting Open Date	01/15/2024
Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	PhD. in plant biology or other related discipline with significant experience with plant endophytes.
Certifications/Licenses	Ph.D.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Overview
Statement	This is a grant funded position for 1-year at a salary of $45,000.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	Interested applicants are to apply online at https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/219270 Upload CV and cover letter with research interests.
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/219270
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details	59 Dudley Road – Foran Hall, New Brunswick, NJ   08901

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