![]() Postdoctoral Research Associate Available Title(s): 306-YN_FACULTY - Postdoctoral Research Associate Business Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate Employee Type: Faculty (+) (Fixed Term) Time Type: Full time Position Term: Position Details: This recruitment will be used to fill multiple vacancies Summary of Duties: Study the genes involved in plant resistance and fungal pathogenicity that are functional at specific growth and infection stages of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. This position offers an exciting opportunity involving molecular genetics and biochemical analysis of pathogen infection process and defense responses in Arabidopsis and Canola plants in the Chen lab and the Tanaka lab. Experience in molecular plant pathology is an advantage but not required. It is more important that you are highly-motivated and ready to develop the research project. Required Qualifications:
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Additional Information: Area/College: College of Agricultural , Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) Department Name: Department of Plant Pathology City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164 Department Link: https://plantpath.wsu.edu/ Annual Salary: $48,000.00 - $54,000.00 In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf . Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/. Overtime Eligibility: Overtime Eligible FTE: 100% Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on June 15th, 2024. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment. Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by June 25, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made. Application Instructions: Please upload all documents in the 'Resume/CV' section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible . Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Required Documents: 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter 3) Contact information for three (3) references WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu. To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate_R-9612 Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer. Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-1b929b4c6108f64eb5e813a9283f0b42
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