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Postdoctoral Visiting Scientist – Single-Cell and Spatial Genomics

3/7/2023

 
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Institution
Corteva Agriscience
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, USA

Description
Corteva Agrisciences has an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Visiting Scientist to serve as an integral member of a team focused on implementing single-cell and spatial transcriptomics technologies and applying those technologies to conduct novel research towards the discovery of genetic and epigenetic factors driving plant tissue and cell’s responses to various internal and external inducers. The role will require strong technical skills, an ability to communicate with other scientists to accomplish objectives, and strong management skills to deliver on various technical projects. The position will be part of the Genome Sciences group, located in Johnston, IA, in the Des Moines metro area.

The ideal candidate will have strong molecular biology skills, including a deep knowledge of single-cell genomics-based applications, along with a proven familiarity with next-generation DNA & RNA sequencing technologies. The postdoctoral scientist will lead efforts to implement new single-cell and spatial platforms and technologies, conducting research and analyzing results to determine best outcomes and methodologies for various crop-related projects of interests. The postdoctoral scientist will be encouraged to communicate research outcomes through publication in peer-reviewed journals, participation in scientific community working groups, and presentations at key scientific conferences. This is an exciting opportunity where the candidate will be given direct access to a variety of cutting-edge technologies, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class plant and molecular biology scientists.

Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in plant biology, genomics, molecular biology, or related scientific field
  • Demonstrated experience in single cell/protoplast/nuclei manipulation in plant, molecular biology, and functional genomics
  • Knowledge of plant cellular biology and bioinformatics (R, Python…)
  • Previous exposure to tissue preparation and microscopy would be a plus
  • Demonstrated ability for protocol testing and development, along with experiment planning, execution, and troubleshooting
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a collaborative team environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to disseminate complex technical issues in a clear, concise manner to a variety of audiences

Postdoctoral Fellow (Otegui Lab)

1/30/2023

 
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Institution
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Location
Madison, WI, USA
Close Date
Until filled

Description
A postdoctoral position is available immediately at University of Wisconsin-Madison. A highly motivated individual is sought to analyze molecular and cellular changes associated with desiccation tolerance in plants and other organisms. These studies will integrate advanced light and electron tomography imaging with molecular genetics and biochemistry, in the laboratory of Dr. Marisa Otegui.

The postdoctoral fellow will be a member of the Water and Life Interface Institute (WALII). WALII studies how life interacts with water, from the molecular to the organismal level, across plants, fungi, and animals. WALII is a virtual institute, with scientists located at nine research facilities across the United States. Working together, WALII team members aim to uncover the rules by which organisms interact with water, exploring four integrated themes: 1) the physical and molecular determinants that allow organisms to survive in the solid state; 2) rehydration responses in desiccation-tolerant and -sensitive systems; 3) the molecular grammar of desiccation tolerance conferred by intrinsically disordered proteins; and 4) the short- and long-term evolutionary history of desiccation tolerance. WALII team members have diverse expertise, ranging from biophysics to plant biology, and experience with several desiccation-tolerant and -sensitive systems.

Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in biochemistry, cell biology, imaging, plant biology, genetics, or a related field.
  • Experience with microscopy imaging.
  • Excellent written and oral presentation skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with transmission electron microscopy and cryo-electron microscopy.

Postdoctoral Fellow (Exposito-Alonso Lab)

1/30/2023

 
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Institution
Carnegie Institution for Science
Location
Stanford, CA, USA
Close Date
Until filled

Description
The Exposito-Alonso Laboratory seeks to recruit a highly motivated and skilled researcher with training in molecular biology, plant genetics, or bioengineering. We aim to understand the impacts of climate change on plant species, from a molecular evolution angle. The project will leverage ecological genomics modeling to identify genes involved in dehydration tolerance and water use efficiency in Arabidopsis, and will use CRISPR-based genetic engineering, developmental genetics, and microscopy techniques to understand the molecular mechanism of such adaptive genes.

The postdoctoral fellow will be a member of the Water and Life Interface Institute (WALII). WALII studies how life interacts with water, from the molecular to the organismal level, across plants, fungi, and animals. WALII is a virtual institute, with scientists located at nine research facilities across the United States. Working together, WALII team members aim to uncover the rules by which organisms interact with water, exploring four integrated themes: 1) the physical and molecular determinants that allow organisms to survive in the solid state; 2) rehydration responses in desiccation-tolerant and -sensitive systems; 3) the molecular grammar of desiccation tolerance conferred by intrinsically disordered proteins; and 4) the short- and long-term evolutionary history of desiccation tolerance. WALII team members have diverse expertise, ranging from biophysics to plant biology, and experience with several desiccation-tolerant and -sensitive systems.

Qualifications
  • BSc or a PhD in any of the following areas: molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, bioengineering.
  • A track record of research productivity and independence.

Postdoctoral Research Scientist (Patron Group)

11/29/2022

 
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Institution
Earlham Institute
Location
Norwich, UK
Salary
£33,050 - £40,750
Open Date

November 21, 2022
Close Date
January 12, 2023

Description
Dr Patron’s lab works on plant gene regulatory networks and metabolism, applying engineering approaches to understand biological complexity and advance plant biotechnology. In recent work, we have characterised a transcriptional regulatory network involved in modulating the architecture of root systems in response to changes in nutrient availability.

This project will investigate how this network functions across cell types and examine how cell-type-specific responses to changes in the environment mediate developmental plasticity. This knowledge will be used to inform and enable cell-type specific engineering with the aim of predictably modulating plant responses to nutrients. The post holder will be responsible for the production and analysis of single-cell sequencing datasets and the construction and characterisation of engineered plants. They will also contribute to the development of single-cell sequencing methods and assist in the training and development of PhD students.

Qualifications
  • The successful candidate will have a PhD in molecular biology, systems biology, plant biology, or a related subject.
  • They will have an interest in gene regulation and plant biotechnology, with previous experience in plant molecular biology.
  • It will be advantageous if the post holder has experience or a demonstrated interested in transcriptomics.

Postdoctoral Scholar (Leiboff Lab)

11/4/2022

 
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Institution
Oregon State University
Location
Corvallis, OR, USA

Description
A postdoctoral scholar position is open in the laboratory of Dr. Samuel Leiboff for the genetic investigation of maize vein development. Veins transport solutes/water between organs and are therefore essential for addressing society’s need for improved agricultural and bioenergy performance during future environmental challenges. Recent genetic evidence in maize shows unanticipated physiological and genetic diversity amongst veins as demonstrated by the existence of specialized vein mutants. Many of these mutants are unmapped and their mechanism of action is unknown. Although each vein’s anatomical development is stereotyped, vein initiation events
are dynamic over the life of each plant and vary in position and developmental behavior within domains of the same organ. We seek a developmental biologist to join our team and shape the mechanistic investigation of the previously secret genetic language that defines maize veins.

We are currently engaged in single cell genomic and quantitative genetic investigations exploring the production of specialized veins at a genome-wide scale. The applicant will be responsible for the evaluation of candidate cell-specific markers and vein patterning alleles that are discovered by single cell RNA sequencing and GWAS. No prior informatics, machine learning, or quantitative genetics training is required, but would be available, should the applicant desire interdisciplinary training.

Qualifications
The applicant is required to have a recent Ph.D. in the biological sciences related to plant developmental biology, molecular biology, genetics, or genomics. Required skills include basic molecular biology, plant histology, microscopy, and genetic analysis.

Postdoctoral Associates (Baxter & Mockler Labs)

11/4/2022

 
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Institution
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Location
Saint Louis, MO, USA

Description
The Baxter Lab and Mockler Lab at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center are recruiting multiple enthusiastic postdoctoral associates to work on a DOE-funded project studying the response to abiotic stresses in Sorghum and Setaria. Candidates will work at the nexus of phenotyping, quantitative genetics, comparative genetics, and genomics. Large datasets from field and controlled environment phenotyping, genome sequencing, and transcriptomics are available, and more will be produced during the project.

Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in a field related to plant bioinformatics (i.e., plant biology, quantitative genetics, bioinformatics, genomics, computer science, statistics) is required
  • Experience in data science/bioinformatics, genomic data analysis, and statistical approaches

2 Postdoctoral Fellows (Jackson Lab)

11/4/2022

 
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Institution
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Location
Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA

Description
The first position is to follow up on recent work using CRISPR editing of
regulatory elements to explore mechanisms of gene regulation in yield related
genes, and fine tune agronomic traits. Recent work from our collaborators has
started to identify deeply conserved cis-regulatory sequences in diverse plant
families, and these will be targeted by genome editing to test effects on maize
development and yield traits.

The second position aims to characterize the role of plasmodesmata in
plant development, focusing on cell to cell trafficking of the KNOTTED1/ STM
class of homeodomain proteins and associated mRNAs.

The Jackson Lab uses state of the art developmental biology, imaging and genomic
techniques to understand signaling in meristem development, using arabidopsis
and maize as model systems.

Post-Doctoral Fellow (Uhrig Lab)

4/18/2022

 
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Institution
University of Alberta
Open Date
April 18, 2022
Close Date
June 15, 2022
Start Date

August 2022
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Description
The candidate post-doctoral fellow will join the multi-year; multi-institutional Genome Canada
funded project TRIA-FoR, which is based in the Department of Biological Sciences at the
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in the laboratory of Dr. R. Glen Uhrig.

The current TRIA-FoR project will employ quantitative proteomics in conjunction with
advanced plant molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics to characterize and validate host
disease resistance targets related to mountain pine beetle. To do this, the candidate post-doctoral fellow will be expected to deploy a variety of cutting-edge techniques to accomplish this task.

It is expected that the outcomes of this project will feed into the larger collaborative and applied research efforts of TRIA-FoR, aimed at enhancing pine resiliency to mountain pine beetle. Within the general scope of the project, the candidate post-doctoral fellow will be encouraged to develop independent and creative lines of inquiry, with support from Dr. R. Glen Uhrig, while being provided training and professional development support to prepare them for careers in either academia or industry.

Qualifications
  • A demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of a team.
  • Good communication skills and team work attitude, with a desire to mentor.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities.
  • Broad ranging interest in plant science.
  • Experience with advanced molecular / biochemical techniques.

To Apply
Interested applicants should send a 2-page CV to ruhrig[at]ualberta.ca that includes references.

Postdoctoral Research Scholar (Long Lab)

3/3/2022

 
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Institution
North Carolina State University
Open Date
February 24, 2022
Location
Raleigh, NC, USA

Description
The Department of Plant and Microbial Biology at North Carolina State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar position in the lab of Dr. Terri Long. The Postdoctoral Research Scholar will collaborate with mathematical modelers to conduct hypothesis-driven molecular, genetic, and biochemical experimentation that will delineate the molecular rules underlying systemic Fe homeostasis in Arabidopsis. The candidate will be expected to contribute to a variety of studies to characterize protein function and dynamics in Arabidopsis that will require the use of in vitro protein analysis (ie. Immunoprecipitation, immunoblotting), as well as confocal, enzymatic, and physiological analysis. The candidate will be expected to design and conduct quality, substantive, and methodological research, and share and report research findings by publishing papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals and participating in research conferences, seminar series, and other appropriate professional activities. The postdoc will meet frequently with Dr. Long to discuss best practices in grant writing, manuscript preparation, and mentoring. The postdoc will also be expected to assist with training undergraduates and graduate students that will join the lab.

Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in molecular biology, genetics, plant biology, or a related discipline.
  • Experience in plant transformation, analysis of transgenic plants, biochemistry, and confocal microscopy is required.
  • The successful candidate should be a highly self-motivated and dedicated individual with experience in sequencing analysis.

Postdoctoral Fellow (Xu Lab)

12/20/2021

 
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Institution
University of Münster
Application Review Date
December 31, 2021
Close Date
Open until filled

Location
Münster, Germany

Description
The Institute of Organismic and Molecular Evolution at the University of Mainz, Germany, invites applications for a Postdoc position in evolutionary single-cell genomics in the group of Evolutionary Plant Science and Biotic Interactions, headed by Prof. Shuqing Xu. Supported by other group members, the candidate will work on the evolution of gene functions and regulations at cellular level using use the state-of-the-art single-cell genomic tools. During the project, the candidate will mature his/her scientific skills and develop independence in project planning and management skills. The candidate is encouraged to apply for additional third-party funding to establish his/her own subgroup.

Qualifications
We are looking for a highly motivated researcher with a doctoral degree, or an equivalent thereof, in biology, evolutionary genetics, bioinformatics or computer science. The candidate is expected to design, conduct and organize the projects independently. Experience in analysing a large amount of next-generation sequencing data, in particular, single-cell sequencing and/or comparative genomics data, with a high degree of independence. A training background in bioinformatics, evolutionary genetics and single-cell sequencing is preferred. Applicants must demonstrate experience in statistics and genomics. Experience with molecular biology, epigenetics and computational modelling are a plus. Our group consists of people of various nationalities and teamwork is essential for all projects in the group. Therefore, excellent communication skills, as well as proficiency in spoken and written English, are expected. Good knowledge of German is a plus.​
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