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Urbana, IL | United States

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Job description

Research Scientist (Sacks Lab) - ISEE
Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment

Job Summary
Will conduct cutting-edge research on the genetics and genomics of Miscanthus and miscanes, with the long-term goal of improving these crops for use as bioenergy and bioproducts feedstocks. Will conduct research and apply for additional funding to focus on climate-resilience, abiotic stress tolerance, photoperiod regulation of flowering and dormancy, homologous recombination in polyploids, gene expression and genomic selection methods.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct research on genetics and genomics of Miscanthus and miscanes (50%)
• Publish research outputs in academic journals and present findings at conferences (20%)
• Write and submit grant proposals (15%)
• Supervise and train students, technicians, and postdoctoral scholars involved in the research (10%)
• Support the management of research projects including preparing project deliverables and managing the day to day operations of the laboratory (5%)

Minimum Qualifications


PhD in Plant Genetics, Plant Biology or equivalent.

• 2+ years post-doctoral research experience on genetics and genomics of bioenergy grasses
• Proven experience designing and conducting successful RNA-Seq experiments
• Experience implementing RAD-Seq for plant genetics research
• Experience analyzing complex plant genomes
  Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting genetics and genomics research on Miscanthus
  
  
• Experience conducting genetic mapping and QTL analyses in outbred populations of plants
  
  
• Experience analyzing data with R and SAS
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  
  • Biology of bioenergy grasses (esp. Miscanthus and Saccharum)
  • Plant genomics, especially for polyploid, outbred plants
  • Methods of analyzing and interpreting transcriptome data
  Appointment Information
  This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after closing date. Salary is commensurate with experience, but minimum salary is $49,000/year.
  Application Procedures & Deadline Information
  Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on March 7, 2024 . Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through will not be considered. Qualified candidates must upload a letter of which details qualifications noted above, resume and the names and contact information of three professional references. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. For further information, please contact Erica Hanson, Human Resources, [email protected] .
  For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
  The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .
  Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [email protected] .
  Requisition ID : 1023181
  Job Category : Research
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