Research Associate - Juenger Lab
The University of Texas at AustinAbout the role
Job Posting Title:
Research Associate - Juenger Lab----
Hiring Department:
Department of Integrative Biology----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
May 01, 2025----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Apr 30, 2026----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
General Notes
Position is initially for one year from hire date, renewable based on performance and new funding acquisition.
Security sensitive; criminal background check conducted on selected candidate. Hiring decision is contingent upon clearing background check requirement.
Purpose
Research Associate will lead quantitative genetic analyses including the development and implementation of various QTL and GWAS analyses pipeline.
Responsibilities
Manage data archiving and lead analyses of switchgrass datasets related to various mapping populations and field experiments. Utilize existing data from genetic and genomic studies to identify candidate genes.
Lead the preparation and submission of manuscripts related to the DOE grant.
Work closely with project collaborators to integrate datasets and complete analyses for phenotypes
Help to train and mentor postdoctoral fellows, graduate, and undergraduate researchers from the lab in QTL, GWAS, and Bioinformatics analyses
Present research results at conferences and meetings
Required Qualifications
The candidate should hold a PhD degree (or equivalent international degree) in Applied Sciences or related field. The ideal candidate should be a highly motivated individual with a solid background in Applied Sciences, experience developing independent research, and a track record of publication in high quality journals. The candidate is expected to have good communication skills and be capable of working in a team environment. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience studying plant biology, experience in QTL, GWAS, and Bioinformatics.
Salary Range
$58,744+ depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
May work in all weather conditions.
May work in extreme temperatures.
May work around standard office conditions.
May work around biohazards.
May work around chemicals.
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Use of manual dexterity.
Work Shift
Flexible: 40 hours/week is required, and most of this time should be during normal business hours (e.g., 9:00am-5:00pm), although it may change depending on projects being pursued.
Required Materials
Curriculum Vitae, including publications.
Minimum of three letters of reference, at least two of which must be from referees outside of the University of Texas at Austin.
Letter of interest
Research statement
PhD verification (copy of diploma or copy of official transcript in English with "degree awarded" information)
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