Assistant Professor – Translational Genomics and Plant Bioengineering - North carolina University
Appointment: 75% Research, 25% Teaching, 12 month, tenure track position, Dept. Horticultural Science, NC State University.
Position Available: January 1, 2017
Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in an appropriate field of study and documented background in translational genomics, plant bioengineering, and advanced gene-editing technologies. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. It is essential that the incumbent conduct collaborative, transdisciplinary research, exhibit exceptional leadership abilities, and demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will establish a competitive, externally-funded research program using modern genetics research tools to improve specialty crops of economic importance. Research will emphasize translational genomics, plant bioengineering, and genome-editing technologies (e.g., site-directed nuclease mutagenesis including CRISPR/Cas9 systems, RNA-dependent DNA methylation, etc.) with direct applications for crop improvement. Efforts may include the study of gene function and modification, development of new methods and techniques, and application of state-of-the-art and emerging technologies for the development of improved horticultural and bioenergy crops. Research will bridge foundational genomics of regulatory systems and innovative applications for crop improvement. Research objectives may include, but are not limited to, use of modern genetic and breeding techniques to understand and improve desirable traits including post-harvest quality, resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, sterility to reduce invasiveness and gene flow, recurrent flowering, plant form, enhanced expression of pigments, flavors, nutraceuticals, and value-added metabolites and/or other traits of importance to specialty crops. This position will foster interdisciplinary collaborations ranging from basic molecular biology to novel innovations and cultivar development. This individual will teach one or more courses depending on the successful candidate's area of interest and the departmental needs. The courses may be a combination of graduate and undergraduate courses and at least one of which will most likely be an interdisciplinary course on different approaches to modify or edit genetic expression. Publishing in peer-reviewed journals and advising and mentoring of graduate students and post-doctoral employees are expected. This individual will also participate in internal university and relevant external professional activities, committees and programs.
Application: Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.ncsu.edu (position number 00105657). Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, transcripts, publication list, copies of up to three relevant research publications, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least five professional references.
Application Deadline: September 1, 2016, or until an acceptable candidate is identified.
For questions, contact:
Dr. Brian Whipker, Interim Assistant Department Head, Telephone: 919.515.5374; E-mail: bwhipker@ncsu.edu
Dr. Tom Ranney, Chair, Search Committee, Telephone: 828.684.8590 ext. 136; E-mail: tom_ranney@nscu.edu
Position Available: January 1, 2017
Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in an appropriate field of study and documented background in translational genomics, plant bioengineering, and advanced gene-editing technologies. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. It is essential that the incumbent conduct collaborative, transdisciplinary research, exhibit exceptional leadership abilities, and demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will establish a competitive, externally-funded research program using modern genetics research tools to improve specialty crops of economic importance. Research will emphasize translational genomics, plant bioengineering, and genome-editing technologies (e.g., site-directed nuclease mutagenesis including CRISPR/Cas9 systems, RNA-dependent DNA methylation, etc.) with direct applications for crop improvement. Efforts may include the study of gene function and modification, development of new methods and techniques, and application of state-of-the-art and emerging technologies for the development of improved horticultural and bioenergy crops. Research will bridge foundational genomics of regulatory systems and innovative applications for crop improvement. Research objectives may include, but are not limited to, use of modern genetic and breeding techniques to understand and improve desirable traits including post-harvest quality, resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, sterility to reduce invasiveness and gene flow, recurrent flowering, plant form, enhanced expression of pigments, flavors, nutraceuticals, and value-added metabolites and/or other traits of importance to specialty crops. This position will foster interdisciplinary collaborations ranging from basic molecular biology to novel innovations and cultivar development. This individual will teach one or more courses depending on the successful candidate's area of interest and the departmental needs. The courses may be a combination of graduate and undergraduate courses and at least one of which will most likely be an interdisciplinary course on different approaches to modify or edit genetic expression. Publishing in peer-reviewed journals and advising and mentoring of graduate students and post-doctoral employees are expected. This individual will also participate in internal university and relevant external professional activities, committees and programs.
Application: Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.ncsu.edu (position number 00105657). Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, transcripts, publication list, copies of up to three relevant research publications, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least five professional references.
Application Deadline: September 1, 2016, or until an acceptable candidate is identified.
For questions, contact:
Dr. Brian Whipker, Interim Assistant Department Head, Telephone: 919.515.5374; E-mail: bwhipker@ncsu.edu
Dr. Tom Ranney, Chair, Search Committee, Telephone: 828.684.8590 ext. 136; E-mail: tom_ranney@nscu.edu