Published Date: 01-12-2023.
Job TitlePostdoctoral Research Associate (in Rice Breeding)
AgencyTexas A&M Agrilife Research
DepartmentBeaumont
Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate
Job LocationBeaumont, Texas
Job TypeStaff
Job Description
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work on rice breeding and research (100%).
Major tasks include the following:
• Conducts and manages the phenotyping of breeding nurseries and studies in the field, greenhouse, and laboratory relevant to rice line and cultivar development and research
• Travels to Puerto Rico to screen and harvest selected rice lines or varieties
• Travels to Eagle Lake or sites to manage multi-location yield trials
• Keeps detailed records of research objectives and procedures; Manages data, analysis, and interpretation
• Writes and assists in the preparation of scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and participates in scientific conferences by presenting seminars and posters
• Assists in the preparation of clientele‐oriented publications and oral/written reports
• Assist in the preparation of research or grant proposals
• Work with, train, or supervise rice breeding staff or students in lab, greenhouse, and field breeding and research
• Performs other job-related duties as required
Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience: Ph.D. in Plant Breeding, Crop Science, or related field.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Two years of relevant experience. Experience in conducting research and data analyses of field, laboratory, and greenhouse studies. Evidence of recent strong plant breeding, genetic, and physiological research.
Preferred Education and Experience: Training on morpho-physiological research on responses of rice or other crops to abiotic and biotic stresses. Training in seed and grain quality evaluation. Two years of rice breeding or relevant professional experience in plant breeding. Experience or research on crop and stress interactions and genotype x environment x management interactions (e.g., multilocation yield trials). Experience in tissue or anther culture. Evidence of recent publications as senior author in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Funding: This position will be 100% grant-supported.
Supervisor: Dr. Stanley Omar PB. Samonte, Associate Professor at Texas A&M AgriLife Research at Beaumont
Location and Facilities: The incumbent will be located at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center, Beaumont, Texas, USA. The Beaumont Center and its satellite station at Eagle Lake house about 45 scientists, research and administrative support staff, and students. Research expertise includes inbred and hybrid rice breeding, whole plant physiology, soils and plant nutrition; insect, weed and disease management; integrated cropping systems management; and cropping systems modeling. Facilities include about 960 acres of land at Beaumont and 114 acres of land at Eagle Lake. Office, laboratory and greenhouse space, and land for field research will be provided.
Closing Date: Open until a suitable applicant is found.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Packet: Applications should contain the following:
- An application cover letter that summarizes the candidate’s expertise and unique qualifications for the position.
- A curriculum vitae that contains the following:
- A summary of university degrees and relevant graduate and post-graduate research and training
- A summary of employment history and research projects involved
- A list of publications (complete list of authors, year, title, journal, volume, pages) for each of the following categories: peer-reviewed scientific journal papers, book chapters, abstracts or proceedings of scientific meetings or conferences, non-refereed scientific papers, and extension papers.
- A list of oral (seminar) and poster presentations in scientific meetings or conferences
- A list of grants and gift awards, including authors, the year each grant was funded, funding duration, title, total award amount, the amount attributed to the candidate, and granting agency, with a description of the role the applicant played in developing each
- PDF copies of up to 5 publications and summaries of up to 2 grants (if available) produced by the applicant to demonstrate strengths relevant to the position
- Transcript of records for your undergraduate and graduate degrees
- A list of 3 professional references qualified to assess the candidate. Provide name, title, affiliation, physical address, phone number, and email address for each.
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