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Postdoctoral Research Associate
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Posting Details
Posting Details
| Posting Number | 0801485 |
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| Classification Title | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
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| Department | College of Engineering, Science, Technology and Agriculture |
| Department Contact Email | hli-byarlay@centralstate.edu |
| Job Summary/Basic Function | Agriculture Research Development Program (ARDP) in the College of Engineering, Science, Technology and Agriculture (CESTA) at Central State University is seeking postdoctoral scientist to fulfill obligations for a new USDA research grant performing field and lab research experiments. The position is a 12-month appointment, with renewal each year up to three years based on the performance/progress and funding situation. The salary is competitive with full benefits as a full-time employee. The candidate should have experience with honeybee behavioral genetics and genomics. Postdoctoral scientist is expected to design and perform procedures/techniques for the extraction of DNA/RNA using standard molecular methods for sequencing analysis, physiological assay, behavioral experiments, and advanced knowledge in RNA-seq, GWAS, and epigenomic sequencing technologies. Scientists are willing to learn new technologies and expected to supervise and mentor student researchers (under-represented minority) and assist with routine calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment. Duties and Responsibilities: · Perform complex field and laboratory experiments for queen rearing, instrumental inseminations, behavioral experiments, physiological experiments, prepare samples for sequencing. · Follow QA/QC protocols and design SOPs that comply with Standard Methods · Use LIMS for documentation of QA/QC/Standards/Research/Other samples. · Direct routine molecular biology procedures · Direct preparation of equipment, samples, reagents, media, and solutions for use in the laboratory · Prepare and submit all necessary reports and related research manuscripts to research faculty/PI · Ensure maintenance of chemical inventory and laboratory equipment · Data entry, managements, and summarization · Perform bioinformatic analysis using programming skills in computational biology. · Assist researchers with statistically valid data analysis and interpretation. · Assistance with preparing research findings for presentations and publications. · Meet with research faculty/PI weekly, to discuss work projects and outputs and assign priorities. · Mentor and work with undergraduate students for research · Facilitate operation of the lab and assist the faculty/students. · Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor. |
| Minimum Qualifications |
Cellular, Developmental Biology, or other relevant biology sciences
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| Preferred Qualifications | · Knowledge and skills in bee genomics, genetics, molecular biology, cellular or developmental biology for at least 2 years · Evidence of peer-reviewed publications in insect genomics/transcriptomics · Experience and interest in mentoring/teaching students from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. · Must be organized and detail-oriented with the ability to work under limited supervision. · Ability to produce outcomes under strict deadlines. · Experience using single-cell sequencing, nanopore direct-sequencing, or Illumina sequencing. · Knowledge and skills in bioinformatics, data science, programming, or computational biology for at least 2 years |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Candidates are required to include with their applications:
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| Position Category | Staff - Monthly (Exempt) |
| Budgeted Annual Salary | -- |
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