Postdoctoral Associate – New Roots: The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Postdoctoral Associate to join the New Roots for Restoration Biology Integration Institute (NRR-BII). The successful candidate will contribute to integrated research and training activities aimed at understanding plant organismal systems and their relationships with plant communities and soil ecosystems. This is a unique opportunity to work on interdisciplinary projects and contribute to the restoration of natural and agricultural ecosystems.
Designation: Postdoctoral Associate
Research Area: Restoration Biology, Plant Science
Location: St. Louis, MO
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Graduate degree (Ph.D.) in Botany, Computer Science, Plant Biology, Evolution, Ecology, Genetics, Genomics, or Statistics
- Strong commitment to the restoration of natural and agricultural lands
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Record of peer-reviewed publications
- Experience in mentoring early career scientists
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment
- Aptitude for organization and multitasking
Job Description: The Postdoctoral Associate will have the opportunity to work on one of the following general areas:
- Field data collection and analysis: Lead field-based research activities near St. Louis, MO. Apply phenotyping approaches, integrate above-ground and below-ground phenotypes with soil data, and investigate the genetic basis of root-shoot covariation.
- Data synthesis: Lead the synthesis of multi-dimensional plant phenotyping data, elemental composition data, and soil data. Use phenomic/genomic data in a predictive capacity and oversee expertise cores.
- Phenotyping analysis: Contribute to the development of above-ground in-field imaging using a new phenotyping app. Assist with data pipelines, analysis, and implementation of the app across projects.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following documents to [email protected]:
- Current CV
- Cover letter including a statement of interest, research experience, future research goals, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Contact information for at least three references
Last Date for Apply: Review of applicants will begin on June 9, 2023, and will continue until three suitable applicants are identified.
| Title | Postdoctoral Associate – New Roots |
|---|---|
| Summary | Seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Associate for restoration biology research |
| Designation | Postdoctoral Associate |
| Research Area | Restoration Biology, Plant Science |
| Location | St. Louis, MO |
| Eligibility/Qualification | – Graduate degree in relevant fields |
| – Strong commitment to restoration | |
| – Excellent communication skills | |
| – Record of publications | |
| – Experience in mentoring | |
| – Ability to work collaboratively | |
| Job Description | – Field data collection and analysis |
| – Data synthesis | |
| – Phenotyping analysis | |
| How to Apply | Submit CV, cover letter, and references to [email protected] |
| Last Date for Apply | Review starts on 09 June 2023 |
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