Postdoc Position at University of North Texas: Join the Alonsa Lab at the BioDiscovery Institute, University of North Texas, as a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate in the exciting fields of Plant Metabolomics and Transcriptomics. Contribute to groundbreaking research in reconstituting metabolic pathways for pharmaceutical compounds produced by fungi within plant hosts.
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Research Area: Plant Transcriptomics, Metabolomics, Pharmaceutical Production, Fungal-Derived Medicines
Location: BioDiscovery Institute, University of North Texas
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Plant Biology, Metabolomics, Transcriptomics)
- Strong background in plant molecular biology, metabolomics, and transcriptomics
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team
Job Description:
Postdoc Position in Plant Transcriptomics & Metabolomics
- Collaborate with a team of researchers to reconstitute metabolic pathways for pharmaceutical compounds produced by fungi in plant hosts.
- Conduct untargeted metabolomic and transcriptomic analyses on Nicotiana benthamiana leaves after transient expression of fungal megasynthases.
- Investigate the effects of metabolic flux and perturbations on other pathways, as well as potential toxic effects or induction of plant defenses due to foreign enzymes.
- Assist in training students, preparing manuscripts, and presentations.
- Work on a large collaborative project funded by the Keck Foundation.
How to Apply: Interested candidates must submit the following documents via the application link:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
- List of Names and Email for 3 Professional References
For any questions or further information, please contact Dr. Ana Alonso at Anapaula.Alonso@unt.edu.
Last Date for Apply: Applications should be submitted by the specified deadline.
| Position Details | |
|---|---|
| Designation | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
| Research Area | Plant Transcriptomics, Metabolomics |
| Location | BioDiscovery Institute, University of North Texas |
| Qualification | PhD in relevant field |
| Job Description | Collaborate in reconstituting metabolic pathways for pharmaceutical compounds from fungi in plant hosts |
| Application Deadline | Specified in the application link |
