Postdoctoral Fellow

Position Announcement

Postdoctoral Fellow – Plant genetics and Agrobacterium-mediated transformation

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Fellow.

Position Description

Funding is available for a postdoctoral research position to work in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Oklahoma State University (see for more information on the Department). The applicant hired will work with the Mysore laboratory () on identifying and characterizing plant genes involved in biotic / abiotic stress tolerance and Agrobacterium-mediated plant transformation. They will contribute to experimental design, method development, implementation, and data analysis, as well as prepare manuscripts for publications. The postdoc will also be provided the mentorship and professional development opportunities tailored to their career goals.

Salary Information

Salary for this postdoctoral position is $45,000 - $47,000 / year plus benefits, excluding retirement. OSU’s competitive benefits and eligibility can be found at .

Position is contingent upon available funding.

Employment Conditions

This is an 11-month temporary 100% research, non-tenure track position. Appointments are to be made for a term of one year or less. Reappointments for a total period of not more than two years may be made. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled with a suitable applicant. Anticipated start date is September 30th. This position is contingent upon available funding.

Qualifications

Required qualifications : Applicants must have extensive experience in plant molecular biology, genetics / genomics and plant pathology, a . in a related field, and at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience.

Application

To apply : Applications must be submitted online at : https : / /

Applicants should submit : 1) a 1–2-page cover letter summarizing their experience and research expertise related to the above project goals and required qualifications, 2) detailed curriculum vitae, and 3) contact information for three or more professional references.