Title:

306-YN_FACULTY - Postdoctoral Research Associate

Business Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate: Plant Oil Metabolism and Engineering

Additional Titles:

Location:

WSU PULLMAN CAMPUS

Employee Type:

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:

Faculty - Academic - OT Eligible

Position Details:

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Plant Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or equivalent.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a group atmosphere, contribute to multiple projects, and mentor or train undergraduates and graduate students.
• Ability to quickly learn new topics, evaluate the literature, and think critically and creatively to drive their research forward.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the analysis of metabolism at the molecular and/or metabolite levels
• Experience with production of transgenic plants for gene overexpression and RNAi knockdown, and/or production of mutants through CRISPR
• Experience with metabolite analytical approaches, e.g. GC, HPLC, TLC, or MS
• Experience or willingness to learn to use 14C isotopes for to investigate metabolism

Additional Information:

Monthly Salary: $4,000 - $4,333.34

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/2022/04/2022-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf . Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/ .
FTE: 100%
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary

Position Term in months: 12

City, State, Zip: Pullman WA 99163

Area/College: College of Agricultural , Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
Department Name: Institute of Biological Chemistry
Department Link: Institute of Biological Chemistry | Washington State University (wsu.edu)

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

It is preferred that the candidate be able to start in Spring or Summer 2023,

Screening Begin Date: Screening of applications will begin February 1, 2023 and will continue until the position has been filled.
Application Instructions:

To apply individuals will need to submit: (1) a cover letter of why you are interested in this specific position and how your experience fits the required and preferred qualifications (1-2 pages); (2) a curriculum vitae (CV); and (3) contact information (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of three references which will be requested within the online application process.

Inquiries about the position can be addressed to Philip Bates at phil_bates@wsu.edu

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

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