Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Rice Breeding and Genetics)

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Beaumont

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Beaumont, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

This position is responsible for work on the conventional rice breeding, genetics and genomics projects. If you are an excellent communicator who is proactive and flexible in nature, energized by working independently and with a collaborative team environment, then this is the position for you .

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Manage project logistics for laboratory works , c onduct molecular research, marker validation, marker -assisted selection, genome-wide association studies, genomic selection, and transcriptomics studies.

• Manage and conduct greenhouse or field experiments for phenotyping and genotyping , k eep detailed records of research objectives and procedures

• Write scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals , a ssists in preparing report s and presentation s for the stakeholders

• Assist /write grant proposals

• Get involved in breeding project work including planting, germplasm evaluation and selection and harvesting.

• Travel to multilocation y ield-trials.

• Other duties as required .

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and Genetics or related field .

• Training and Experience in bioinformatics and /or quantitative genetics and genomics

• Evidence of strong genetic s , molecular biology and plant breeding research including publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals

• Documented oral and written communication skills .

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in the area of quantitative genetics , genomics , molecular biology and plant breeding.

• Demonstrable e xperience in genomics and molecular biology research (i.e. bioinformatics and analyses of next generation sequencing data) , field and greenhouse phenotyping and marker-assisted selection .

• Experience in bioinformatics and analyses of next generation sequencing data .

• Excellen ce in data management and housekeeping , backups and quality control.

• Good t rack record in scientific communication, including peer-reviewed publications.

• Experience in teamwork.

Funding: This is 100% grant supported position; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

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: June 15, 202 4 , or until a suitable applicant is found.

Other Requirements or Other Factors:

In order to be considered for this position prior to your doctoral degree being conferred, please attach a letter from your school’s official Graduate Office, Registrar’s Office or PhD Committee Chair certifying that all requirements for the doctoral degree have been met and stating the degree conferral date to your application packet.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Packet: Application materials for this postdoctoral research fellow position must be submitted via Workday . Applications should contain the following:

• A cover letter summariz ing qualifications and expertise

• A brief research plan for the position

• A detailed curriculum vitae

• PDF copies of two publications produced by the applicant to demonstrate strengths relevant to the position .

• A list of 3 professional references qualified to assess the candidate. Provide name, title, affiliation, physical address, phone number, and email address for each.

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.

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/extension-home/)

• 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.

• Prospective employee benefits

• Retirement programs

• Commitment to inclusive excellence (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/)

• Strategic plan