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The Department of Agronomy at Iowa State University invites applications for a Postdoc Research Associate to join Dr. Siddique Aboobuckers Maize Silk Biology Research. Maize silk growth biology remains a poorly explored area of scientific research, despite its huge importance. This study aims to generate groundbreaking insights into silk growth as a strategy against climate change threats. The position involves conducting research to understand the molecular pathway(s) underlying silk growth and to leverage this new information to optimize silk growth for a sustained high yield under a changing climate. Dr. Aboobuckers research along with the collaborators combines molecular techniques, other omics and doubled haploid technologies to achieve these goals. This role offers an opportunity to engage in innovative research using cutting-edge technologies to contribute to solving global challenges in agriculture.

Candidates are encouraged to include information regarding research interests in their application materials.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, plant biology, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated record in publishing in high impact journals

Experience with molecular biology lab techniques

Experience working with transgenic plants in regulated environments

Experience with working in field and/or greenhouse and data collection

Experience in working with yeast dihybrid and bimolecular fluorescence complementation assays

Experience in conducting transcriptomics experiments and data analysis

Experience in histological and cytological analysis is a plus

Experience in writing grant proposals and reports is a plus

Experience in mentoring students and trainees is desired

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https://www.agron.iastate.edu/

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To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing Program

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About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is a student-centric leading land grant university known worldwide for excellence in science and technology, discovery, and innovation. Operating with the conviction that higher education should be accessible to all, Iowa State offers more than 100 undergraduate, over 110 graduate, and nearly 85 doctoral programs, and is established as an R1: Doctoral University with world-class scholars tackling challenges with innovate research and solutions. Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state ...law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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