Postdoctoral Researcher

Title: Postdoctoral Researcher
Employee Classification: Spon Proj Program Assoc
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: School of Biological Sciences
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

This Postdoctoral Researcher will perform a variety of molecular genetic techniques to genetically transform pennycress as well as other plant species that are highly recalcitrant to transformation/regeneration, using both agrobacterium mediated and particle bombardment methods along with tissue culture-derived plant regeneration methods tailored to each species. Manage plant populations and acquire genotypic, phenotypic, physiological, and biochemical data for peer reviewed publications and grant proposals.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$5417/month

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights: 
 
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life 
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options 
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents 
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks 
- Paid benefit time 
 
Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Required Qualifications

1. PhD in Plant Sciences or related field
2. Experience with agrobacterium mediated and biolistic plant transformation methods and methods for regenerating plants from tissue culture
3. Experience with DNA plasmid construction including employing Golden Gate vector assembly

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

8/1/2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume/C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference List (including the names and contact information for at least three professional references)

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Contact Information for Applicants

Kris Trepac
krtrepac@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

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