Post Doctoral Research Fellow (Shetty)

Position Description & Details

Position Summary:

The Department of Plant Sciences at North Dakota State University is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to work on potato post-harvest physiology projects, including but not limited to wound healing, skin-set and periderm development. This project involves performing mechanical wounding of potato tubers, followed by a series of biochemical analyses and integration of omics to identify and refine the molecular mechanisms controlling wound healing and suberization process. A successful candidate should be well-trained in plant physiology, molecular biology, omics methodologies (e.g., transcriptome, metabolome, and hormone profiling) and bioinformatics.

The incumbent will: i) design and perform experiments; ii) keep appropriate experimental records and documentation; iii) perform biochemical assays; iv) generate and analyze large-scale omics data, v) interpret and summarize results; vi) provide routine progress reports to the research team; vii) disseminate results through presentations and refereed journal publications.

The appointment is for 12 months with possible extension depending on satisfactory performance and funding.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in plant physiology, biochemistry, genetics, genomics, molecular biology, microbiology, computational biology, agronomy, or related field
• Working experience performing biochemical assays
• Working experience utilizing omics methods (e.g., transcriptome, metabolome, hormone profiling)
• Working experience in bioinformatics to analyze and integrate multi-omics data
• Ability to initiate and accomplish research goals in a timely and efficient manner
• Demonstrated ability to publish research results in peer-reviewed journals
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and able to work with others in a multicultural environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior working experience in potato physiology, post-harvest physiology
• Prior working experience in generating, analyzing and integrating multi-omics data
• A good record of publications in peer-reviewed journals

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must submit the following material: 1) a cover letter discussing how the stated qualifications are met; 2) a detailed curriculum vitae; 3) a well annotated list of scientific publications (e.g., peer reviewed research papers, review articles, book chapters, symposium proceedings); 4) contact information (i.e., names, phone numbers, institutional addresses, and email addresses) of minimum three current references from the most recent positions held, specifying the relationship of references to the candidate (e.g., supervisor, co-worker). Questions about the position can be forwarded to kalidas.shetty@ndsu.edu

Screening will begin 4/3/23

Advertised Salary: $44,000 +/year

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which 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.

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.

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