Research Associate

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Job Posting Title:

Research Associate

   

Position Type:

Other Academic

   

Department:

LSUAM Science - BioS - Computational Biology - Genotypes (Maheshi Dassanayake (00006818))

   

Work Location:

A0114 Life Sciences Annex

   

Pay Grade:

Professional Hourly

   

Job Description:

The candidate will develop innovative biotechnology methods to control invasive plant species during drought, floods, and other climate-induced stresses. This work will involve independent literature searches on how invasive plant species respond to climate stresses and apply both molecular biology and computational tools to design the new control methods.

Duties Include:
30% Growth assays of invasive plants.

30% Development of biocontrol methods.

20% Conduct genomic and transcriptomic analyses.

20% Write manuscripts.

Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in Biology, bioengineering, genetic engineering, plant genetics, genomics, virology, ecology, or a related field.

The candidate is expected to possess hands-on experience with at least some (if not all) of the following laboratory skills: molecular cloning, plasmid construction, DNA sequencing, quantitative RT-PCR, RNA interference (RNAi)-based gene knockdown, and bioinformatics.

Preferred Qualifications:
PhD with virus-induced gene silencing (preferred but not required).

Required Job Competencies:
Proficient in Basic molecular biology methods.

Advanced in Plant growth methods in lab and greenhouse.

Beginner with Conducting genomic and transcriptomic analyses

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please submit a current cv and contact information of 3 references. An official transcript showing highest degree obtained will be needed prior to hire. For additional information, please contact Lori Bond lbond3@lsu.edu 225-578-2640.

   

Posting Date:

May 28, 2024

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

   

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Essential Position (Y/N):

   

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