Postdoctoral Researcher Plant Molecular Biology and Physiology at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio
Posted in Other about 2 hours ago.
Job Description:
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The successful candidate will conduct experiments to express and characterize genes involved in terpenoid and polyterpenoid polymer synthesis in plant and microbial systems. Specific job duties include: gene synthesis, cloning, and amplification (PCR); RNA extraction, and amplification; plant tissues culture, and microbial growth assays; and metabolic profiling of plant and microbial samples. Other duties include acquisition, organization, and storage of data in Microsoft Office and other, platform-specific software; data analysis and interpretation; writing of weekly work and data summaries; writing of data reports; and generation of data figures. Additionally, the position
requires participation in team-based research, and attendance at weekly project meetings.
Required years of experience: 5 years experience in plant molecular biology and physiology, or equivalent experience.
Degree: Minimum degree required--Master's in Plant Science, Biochemistry, or related discipline;
Additional education desired: Ph.D. in plant science, biochemistry, or related discipline.
Required experience: Successful applicant must have experience in molecular biology and plant transformation. Additionally, the successful candidate will have experience analyzing data, writing scientific reports, and participating in
team-based research. Excellent communication skills are essential to the position.
Desired experience: Experience in metabolomics, specifically GC-MS and LC-MS/MS is desired. Experience in terpenoid synthesis and/or quantification and enzymology is a plus. Experience in chloroplast engineering and SEC
chromatography is desired.
Shift:Varying Shifts
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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