Post Doctoral Research Associate

Position Information

Position Description & Details:
The Department of Plant Pathology at North Dakota State University welcomes applications for a Post Doctoral Research Associate position in the canola pathology program. The successful applicant will: 1) evaluate the potential of S. sclerotiorum virulence genes as targets for controlling Sclerotinia stem rot of canola using spray-induced gene silencing technique, 2) evaluate nanocarriers optimized for efficient delivery of dsRNA to facilitate SIGS under field conditions, 3) identify genes/QTL for resistance to Sclerotinia stem rot in B. napus mapping populations, and 4) analyze, write and report research results in scholarly journals.

Advertised Salary:
$42,000+ depending on experience

Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in Plant Pathology or closely related field. Demonstrated ability to analyze and publish results of research. Good oral, interpersonal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with molecular genetic procedures, acquisition and annotation of genome, identification of plant resistance genes, and association mapping. Experience with bioinformatics analysis and molecular techniques such as DNA and RNA extraction, gene cloning and sequence analysis, primer and probe design, and gene functional analysis. Experience working with canola diseases. Experience with field research

Applicant Materials Required:
Resume/CV, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references. Applicants must submit their application online at: https://jobs.ndsu.edu .

Screening will begin 9/6/21

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package with includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include, wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

Land Acknowledgement

We collectively acknowledge that we gather at NDSU, a land grant institution, on the traditional lands of the Oceti Sakowin (Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda) and Anishinaabe Peoples in addition to many diverse Indigenous Peoples still connected to these lands. We honor with gratitude Mother Earth and the Indigenous Peoples who have walked with her throughout generations. We will continue to learn how to live in unity with Mother Earth and build strong, mutually beneficial, trusting relationships with Indigenous Peoples of our region.

Additional Information

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.