Postdoctoral Scholar position in Plant Evolution and Development
Position Overview
Organization: Biology
Title: Postdoctoral Scholar position in Plant Evolution and Development
Position Details
Position Description
The Di Stilio lab is looking for a Postdoctoral Scholar interested in the evolution of plant development. The job will be 100% FTE with an annual service period of 12 months and is a non-tenured position not eligible for promotion. The Di Stilio lab at University of Washington investigates the evolution of plant development, with a focus on flowering pathway genes, and is looking for a highly motivated post doc to work on the
functional characterization of LEAFY orthologs in the fern Ceratopteris richardii, while developing molecular tools for Evolutionary developmental biology studies in this species.
Postdoctoral scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website.
Qualifications
Keen observational skills and a love of plants, advanced molecular biology skills and experience with plant culture, microscopy and bioinformatics. Excellent writing and communication skills, proof of publication experience. Funding is available for two years (with possibility of extension) via the National Science Foundation (NSF) project “Comparative analysis of fern LEAFY genes and their regulatory network” (in collaboration with Maloof lab, UC Davis). A PhD is required by the start of this appointment.
Instructions
To apply, upload:
- Send current CV
- Send a statement of research interests,
- Send 2 copies of relevant publications
- Provide the names and contact information of two references
Applications received by 15 April 2020 will be given full consideration.
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