Postdoctoral Position in Seed Development: The Gillmor lab at the Advanced Genomics Unit (Unidad de Genómica Avanzada, Cinvestav) is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team. This one-year funded position offers a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research focused on early embryo and endosperm development in Arabidopsis seeds.
Postdoctoral Position in Embryo and Seed Development
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area:
Embryo and Seed Development in Arabidopsis
Location:
Cinvestav, Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Computational Biology, or a related field.
- Expertise in one or more of the following areas: genetics, genomics, computational biology, molecular biology, microscopy.
- Male applicants must have completed their military service in Mexico to qualify for employment.
- Strong communication skills in English.
Job Description:
- Conduct independent research in the field of embryo and endosperm development.
- Collaborate with laboratory members to design and execute experiments using a variety of techniques.
- Participate in mentoring activities and contribute to the training of junior lab members.
- Present research findings at international conferences and meetings.
- Prepare manuscripts for publication in scientific journals.
- After the first year, postdoctoral researchers will be encouraged to pursue additional funding opportunities from CONAHCyT.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send the following documents as a single PDF file to: jessica.carcano@cinvestav.mx
- Complete CV with contact information for three references.
- A presentation letter outlining your scientific interests, accomplishments, and motivation for joining the Gillmor lab.
- Male applicants must include proof of completion of Mexican military service.
Last Date to Apply:
Applications will be reviewed immediately. Selected applicants will be invited for interviews in mid-January 2025. The anticipated start date for the position is February 2025.
This job post provides a comprehensive overview of the position and application process to attract qualified candidates.
