Postdoctoral Fellow &ndash Perennial Wheat (Stillwater, OK)

Postdoctoral Fellow &ndash Perennial Wheat

This is an 11-month non-tenure track faculty position which is funded with grant dollars. Post-doctoral appointments are to be made for a term of one year or less. Reappointment for a total period of not more than three years may be made. Continuation of the position is based on need performance and available funding. Reveal genetic basis of perennial wheat create mutants to make perennial wheat understand mechanisms of flowering genes underling the perennial growth habit. The specific objectives of the project will be addressed using genetic biochemical and genome-editing approaches. Required qualifications Ph.D. Ed.D in Plant genetics and genomics plant transformation or related discipline. Experience in transcriptome analysis is preferred. Hands-on experience is gene function validating is desirable. Organizational skills written and oral communications skills to work collaboratively with the Perennial Agricultural Project Scientists and the ability to work in a professional and timely manner. For consideration apply online at hr.okstate.edu employment-opportunities. Search for req674. For assistance with the on-line application process or to request an accommodation to enable application contact OSU Human Resources 106 Whitehurst Stillwater OK 74078 or call 405-744-7401. Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity E-verify employer committed to diversity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age race color religion sex sexual orientation genetic information gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. OSU is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans for its openings. Go to hr.okstate.edu employment-opportunities complete an application or update submit your previously prepared application. Only applicants submitting an application via hr.okstate.edu employment-opportunities will be considered.