Post-Doctoral Fellowship Position in Plant-Disease Proteomics

Department of Biological Sciences

Plant Genomics Group (www.uhriglab.com)

Institution
The University of Alberta - Uhrig Lab
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Close Date
April 28th, 2025

Introduction:
The post-doctoral fellowship position will be based in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in the laboratory of Dr. R. Glen Uhrig, but will also intersect with several researchers from the Departments of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Sciences and Computer Science.
The University of Alberta is a Top 5 Canadian university, with the Department of Biological Sciences offering a diverse and vibrant community for research and education. The main interests of the Uhrig lab are to understand how diel plant growth and development is regulated using advanced genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics and phenomics techniques. Broadly, the current project will involve elements of data acquisition, curation, integration and bioinformatic analysis, culminating in the application of machine learning aimed at assessing various plant traits.

Research and Training:
This 2 year project provides exceptional academic and professional opportunities. As such, the candidate will be part of a diverse, multifaceted project team that includes multiple other Uhrig lab members and collaborators across the University of Alberta research community. As part of this team, the PDF applicant will be expected to intersect with project collaborators and funders, and will have extensive opportunities for professional development. Further, the candidate will have opportunities for collaboration within the Uhrig lab on other on-going projects.
Research efforts will deploy quantitative proteomic approaches to better understand disease-crop relationships in Brassica napus (canola). The selected PDF applicant will learn a variety of cutting-edge techniques related to quantitative plant proteomics and plant disease biology, amongst others. It is expected that the outcomes of this project will feed into collaborative applied research aimed at developing more resilient canola production. Within the general scope of the project, the candidate will be encouraged to develop independent and creative lines of inquiry, with support from Dr. Uhrig and other lab members. The candidate will be given outstanding training and support in a number of aspects of science including technical skills, communication and critical thinking to prepare them for careers in academia and/or industry.

Applicant Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have most of the skills below:
1. Excellent oral and written abilities in English.
2. Ability to work both independently, as well as part of a team.
3. Extensive experience with molecular plant science and/or biochemistry mandatory.
4. Prior experience with mass spectrometry driven proteomics will be prioritized.
5. Prior experience with the implementation of R & Python will be prioritized.

Eligibility, Admissions and Finances:
Position funding aligns with University of Alberta hiring and pay schedules, including health and dental benefits (https://www.ualberta.ca/en/human-resources-health-safety-environment/benefitsand-pay/benefits-and-pension/benefits-overview/index.html).
The Uhrig lab encourages applicants from all backgrounds and nationalities to apply, and offers a diverse, supportive and healthy work environment.

Appointment Start Date: June 1st, 2025 (negotiable).

Contact: Interested applicants should send a 2-page CV and 2 academic references to [email protected] (www.uhriglab.com). Short-listed applications will be asked to interview via Zoom.

Institution
University of Missouri - The Libault's Lab
Location
Columbia, Missouri, USA
Close Date
Applicants will be accepted until the positions are filled

Position Summary
The Libault’s lab has two openings for Postdoctoral Researcher looking to harness their expertise in bioinformatics, computational biology, machine learning, and plant genomics. Our lab seeks to explore and understand the network of plant genes, their regulation in response to environmental stress at the single-cell level, and the conservation and divergence of these responses between plant species. These discoveries will support the development of new strategies to improve crop traits and performance.

Responsibilities:
The selected postdoctoral researcher will have opportunities to use existing and develop new computational resources to:

• Analyze, integrate, and interpret single-cell resolution multi-omics datasets, notably by developing innovative analytic approaches such as establishing transcriptomic trajectories and predicting gene networks.
• Conduct comparative -omics analyses between crop species.
  
• Develop innovative approaches to integrate multi-omic datasets, transcriptomic trajectories, and prediction of gene networks.

The selected postdoctoral researcher will also work in close collaboration with other lab members and with external collaborators
In addition to the above-described duties, the individual will be expected to accept committee assignments, reporting responsibilities, and other special ad hoc assignments as requested at the administrative unit, college, and/or university level.


Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in plant computational biology/genomics, bioinformatics, or a related field is required at the time of hiring.
Candidates will be evaluated on:

• Prior knowledge and demonstrated expertise in next-generation sequencing data analysis, computational systems biology, and/or data integration;
• The ability to work in a team environment.
• A solid knowledge of plant genomics, evolution, gene expression/regulation, and biological networks
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills with exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Durable skills such as leadership, character, collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, metacognition, mindfulness, growth mindset, and fortitude, as well as customer service, confidentiality, integrity, and a commitment to the University values

Institution
University of Missouri (UM)
Location
Columbia, Missouri, USA
Close Date
Until Filled

Position Summary
The Division of Plant Science and Technology (DPST) in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) at the University of Missouri (MU), a land-grant institution, seeks an Assistant Professor in Root Biology. This 9-month tenure-track faculty position is located at MU’s main campus in Columbia, MO.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate is expected to establish a high-profile and externally funded research program aimed at generating a fundamental understanding of root biology to resolve major biological problems and translating this knowledge to the improvement of crops under stress. Particularly desired is an applicant who uses transdisciplinary approaches (e.g., may include but is not limited to plant physiology, developmental biology, rhizosphere biology, cell biology, biochemistry, molecular genetics, soil science, computational science, and synthetic biology) to identify key physiological, biochemical, and/or developmental properties of roots related to grand biological/environmental challenges (e.g. climate change) that translate to important agronomic traits. The successful candidate will develop a collaborative research program that builds upon and expands the existing strengths of DPST in root biology. In addition to this research mission, the incumbent will teach courses that contribute to the graduate and undergraduate curriculum in DPST. Dependent on the expertise of the candidate, the course load can, for example, include an undergraduate course in agroecology and a graduate course in root/rhizosphere biology.

Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Plant Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, Crop Sciences, Ecology, or related field by the time of appointment.

Candidates will be evaluated on: Relevant postdoctoral experience. Experience in root biology, a demonstrated interest in grand biological/environmental challenges, and an enthusiasm for translating fundamental findings into crop improvement. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative and transdisciplinary team. Ability to secure funding. Proven experience in data analysis and writing (e.g., grant proposals, peer-reviewed publications). Teaching experience and vision for graduate and undergraduate education.

Application review will begin December 2, 2024.

Please find the full posting and more information here: ​https://erecruit.umsystem.edu/psc/tamext/COLUM/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=9&FOCUS=Applicant&JobOpeningId=53811&PostingSeq=1

Institution
University of Toronto
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Close Date
November 15, 2024

Position Summary
The Department of Cell & Systems Biology in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the field of Plant Single Cell Biology at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Biology or a related field (e.g., Systems Biology, Synthetic Biology, Molecular & Cellular Biology, Developmental Biology, Genome Biology, Genetics, Plant Biology, etc.), a minimum of two years of postdoctoral experience, and a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue a vigorous, innovative, and independent internationally recognized research and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program with an expected start of  July 1, 2025

​For more information about the Department of Cell & Systems Biology, including genomics, bioinformatics, plant growth facilities, and microscopy resources, please visit www.csb.utoronto.ca. The University of Toronto and its affiliated institutions represent an outstanding world-class scientific environment with a highly interactive community of researchers. Our department has strong links to a network of leading academic research hospitals and institutes in the city. Toronto is a vibrant cosmopolitan city, one of the most desirable in the world in which to work and live. All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae (including a link to a Google Scholar profile), a research statement outlining current and future research interests, a recent writing sample, and a teaching dossier to include a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials and teaching evaluations. Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee the day after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit letters (on letterhead, dated, and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.

Please find the complete posting by following the link attached to the button above!

Institution
Michigan State University
Location
East Lansing, MI, USA
Close Date
Until filled

Description
The small-molecule regulation group led by Dr. Aleksandra Skirycz at Michigan State University seeks a postdoctoral researcher associate with expertise in plant molecular biology and biochemistry. Experience with untargeted metabolomics and compound identification is a plus. The research associate will lead or contribute to projects focused on the identification and functional characterization of novel small-molecule compounds involved in plant growth and stress tolerance and, more generally, organismal health. The starting point of our research is protein-metabolite interaction networks mapped in the group using an array of biochemical approaches and primarily co-fractionation mass-spectrometry.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements

• PhD degree in plant biology, biochemistry, chemical ecology, or a related field
• Experience in molecular biology and biochemistry, particularly protein work
• Experience in working with plants, particularly Arabidopsis
• Record of publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in analyzing data from multi-omics experiments is a plus
• Experience in metabolomics is a plus
• Record of mentoring experience is a plus
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

For more information, please contact Dr. Aleksandra Skirycz ([email protected]) with the subject line "Questions about Post-doctoral Position 2024 ".

Institution
University of Missouri
Location
Columbia, MO, USA
Close Date
Until filled

Description
The Libault lab is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our dynamic research team focused on unraveling the intricate dynamics of plant-microbe interactions and evolution. The primary objective of this position is to develop a comprehensive understanding of the role of selected genes in these interactions and to contribute to the characterization of gene networks and modules. This will involve a combination of experimental work in the laboratory and computational analysis of molecular datasets.

Qualifications
The qualified candidate will have a PhD in the field of plant genomics, plant molecular biology, plant cellular biology, or plant biochemistry by start of the appointment.

Candidates will be evaluated on the following qualifications:

• Be a persuasive communicator with exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated durable skills of leadership, character, collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, metacognition, mindfulness, growth mindset, and fortitude.
• Customer service, confidentiality, integrity, and a commitment to the University values.
• Available for reliable and consistent onsite work.

Institution
VIB Center for Plant Systems Biology/Ghent University
Location
Ghent, Belgium

Description
A position is available in the plant single cell platform embedded in the De Rybel Lab at the VIB Center for Plant Systems Biology (PSB), Ghent, Belgium. The candidate will strengthen and coordinate our platform to provide single cell applications to internal users at VIB/Ghent University and external collaborators. The candidate will also lead technology development in the area of plant single cell omics, and will be responsible to regularly communicate and present the scientific developments with industrial partners via our Plant Single cell Accelerator program.

Qualifications

• You are excellent at communication, reporting, and organisation.
• You have an MSc degree in plant biology or you recently obtained a PhD degree.
• You are eager to write small grant applications and invest in technology development.
• You are social and communicative and enjoy working in a dynamic team.
• You enjoy working with both academic and industrial partners or see this as a fun challenge.
• Experience and/or a key interest in plant single cell applications is required.

Please contact Bert De Rybel ([email protected]) for more information.

Institution
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Location
Amherst, MA, USA
Applications Reviews Starting
March 1, 2024
Close Date
Until filled

Description
The Department of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in any area of Eukaryotic Genetics. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vibrant, externally funded research program, effectively teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to service in support of the department and college. Of particular importance, the successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of the strength that is brought to science through diversity, equity, inclusivity, and accessibility.

Although the search is unrestricted with respect to organism or approach, the successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise using genetic approaches to investigate biological systems and will contribute to the department’s mission through teaching in modern genetics. Research areas of interest include genetic mechanisms of inheritance, the connections between genotype and phenotype, and the genetic basis of eukaryotic development or function. Modern genetic approaches that include genomic methods are welcome. The Biology Department provides an interactive and broad research environment, with faculty whose research spans all levels of biological organization. Faculty members train graduate students through interdepartmental graduate programs in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Neuroscience and Behavior, Plant Biology, and Organismic and Evolutionary Biology.

Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in Biology or a related field with relevant post-doctoral experience. We are seeking talented applicants qualified for an assistant professor position. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration.