Graduate Student Research Assistantship and Postdoctoral Position Available at Dr. Valtcho D. Jeliazkov's Lab at Oregon State University
Oregon State University's Dr. Valtcho D. Jeliazkov's lab is currently seeking candidates for both a Graduate Student Research Assistantship (GRE) and a Postdoctoral position.
The selected Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar will play a pivotal role in advancing a research project titled, "Discovery of Natural Products as Sprout Inhibitors for Organic Potato and Development of Methods for Their Application." Key research activities include:
Setting up studies in controlled environments
Developing microencapsulation techniques for essential oils
Testing the efficacy of microencapsulated essential oils as sprout inhibitors
Assessing the impact of essential oils on potato tuber chemistry
Candidates with a keen interest in these areas are encouraged to apply immediately.
Application Instructions: The following application materials should be emailed to Valtcho Jeliazkov (Valtcho.jeliazkov@oregonstate.edu ) with the email subject of either “GRA” or “Postdoc Position Application”. Please include the following materials in one pdf file:
1) Cover letter describing general research and career interests
2) CV
3) Two representative published manuscripts from your previous work (if available)
4) List of 3 professional references with contact information
Department: Crop and Soil Science at the College of Agricultural Sciences, Oregon State University
Location: Corvallis, OR, USA
Appointment: 100%
Basis: 12-months
Start date: Jan 3, 2024
Notes on end date: One year from start date with possibility of renewal for two additional years
