Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Postdoctoral Research Scholar Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Company:

North Carolina State University

Job Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina

Category:

Plant and Soil Science

Type:

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Position Number:

00111834

Essential Job Duties:

The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences encompasses a broad range of disciplines in research, extension, and teaching. The department's mission is to develop future leaders in crop, soil, and environmental sciences, improve crop plants and products, devise effective and sustainable crop production systems, devise effective and sustainable soil management techniques in both agriculture and urban settings; and disseminate crop, soil, and environmental science knowledge for the benefit of users and producers of food, feed turf, biofuels and fiber in North Carolina, the nation and the world.

Duties and Responsibilities:

We seek an exceptional postdoctoral research associate to conduct research in the areas of soil microbiology and symbioses between microbes. This project will focus on understanding the roles of ultrasmall prokaryotes from the Patescibacteria superphylum in soil. Additional potential projects include assessments of the functions of bacterial endosymbionts of fungi in soil ecosystems. The project will include characterizations of soil microbes through high-throughput isolation of bacteria and fungi, metagenomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics. The postdoctoral associate will lead laboratory and data analysis efforts, and work will consist of wet lab, computational, and field components. Opportunities exist to interact closely with collaborators at NC State University and in the National Laboratory system.

Departmental Required Skills:

General knowledge of soil and environmental science. Ability to clearly and concisely present scientific data both orally and in writing. Ability to design experiments, conduct independent research, and lead the preparation of manuscripts.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

The ideal candidate would have experience in studying interactions between microbes in soil or plant systems. The ideal candidate will also have experience using bioinformatics tools in high-performance computing environments. A strong publication record is highly desirable.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications:

n/a

AA/EOE:

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Department:

110901 -

Crop and Soil Sciences Location:

Raleigh, NC HigherEd360 is part of the HigherEdJobs network.