Job Information
Texas A&M University Postdoctoral Research Associate in United States
Job Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Agency
Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department
Horticultural Sciences
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Job Description:Position will work using biocomputation, statistical genetics, and genomics to work on computational pipelines for genotyping, QTL analysis, genomic selection, and ploidy/CNV determination in autopolyploid species, and to apply these tools for genomics-assisted breeding.
Job ResponsibilitiesWork on a multi-institutional USDA-NIFA-SCRI project to enhance black spot and rose rosette disease resistance. Coordinate phenotyping, genotyping, and data analysis using computational pipelines for genotyping, QTL analysis, genomic selection, and ploidy/CNV determination in autopolyploid roses. Apply genomics-based methods to enhance disease resistance in a rose-breeding context. Work with graduate students on research germane to this project.
Required Education:• Ph.D. degree in plant genetics, genomics, breeding, or closely related field
Research Related Duties:• Independently plan and conduct the pertinent research• Undertake data analysis relevant to the project• Communicate research results at professional meetings• Publish research outcomes in peer-reviewed papers• Write grants and apply for extramural funding• Assist with the supervision of graduate students• Performs other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong publication record• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:• Experience in computer programming, particularly R and Python• Ability to work with databases• Experience with high-density genotypic data and other large genomics data sets• Experience with genotyping platforms, genotype calling, linkage mapping, and QTL analysis software• Experience with pipelines for analysis of autopolyploid data• Solid experience in statistical analysis of quantitative traits in polyploids• Experience with genotype-by-sequencing approaches• A sound understanding of plant breeding and genomics
Application instructions:All applications must include a cover letter describing how your knowledge, skills, and experience align with this position's requirements. All applicants must also submit a current curriculum vitae (CV) and contact information for three references.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies within the Texas A&M University System With over 5,000 employees, and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service.If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you.
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Texas A&M AgriLife Research
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/college-home/)
Texas A&M Forest Service
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/tvmdl-home/)
Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners.
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