Postdoc - Plant Genetics and Genomics

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The laboratories of Dr. Hongqing Guo and Dr. Yanhai Yin, in the Department of Genetics, Development and Cell Biology at Iowa State University, are looking for two self-motivated postdocs to join their research groups. The postdocs will perform genetic, genomic, molecular, biochemical and cell biological studies to understand the regulation of plant growth and stress responses by FERONIA receptor kinase and/or plant hormone brassinosteroid signaling pathway in Arabidopsis. The postdocs will also help supervise graduate and undergraduate students, write manuscripts, and perform other related duties in the research laboratories. The initial appointments will be for one year with opportunity for renewal.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Plant Biology or closely related field

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with plant genetics and molecular biology using model plants such as Arabidopsis, rice and maize.

Experience with plant genomic studies including data analysis (such as RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, CUT & RUN).

Evidence of research productivities, including high-quality publications.

Evidence of teamwork and willingness to collaborate with others.

Less than three years of prior postdoc experience.

Department/Unit Website:

https://www.gdcb.iastate.edu/people/hongqing-michelle-guo

https://www.gdcb.iastate.edu/people/yanhai-yin

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To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing Program

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