Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Microbiology: The Department of Microbiological Sciences at North Dakota State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Geddes lab to understand principles of the rhizobium-legume symbiosis and broader plant-microbe interactions. The position involves the application of cutting-edge molecular biology and bacterial genetics techniques to engineer root nodule symbiosis in cereal crops.
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Research Area: Microbiology and Plant Sciences
Location: North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, USA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Microbiology, Plant Sciences, Plant Pathology, Biology, Biochemistry or related life sciences.
- Experience working in plant-microbe interactions.
- Experience with molecular cloning and bacterial genetics.
- Experience with next-generation sequencing.
Job Description: The successful candidate will work with the Geddes lab to understand the rhizobium-legume symbiosis and broader plant-microbe interactions. The goal is to translate discoveries to engineer root nodule symbiosis in cereal crops. The researcher will use advanced molecular cloning, synthetic genomics, and bioinformatics techniques. The researcher will mentor graduate students in experimental design and manuscript preparation and develop independent research lines.
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | Postdoctoral Research Fellow |
| Designation | Department of Microbiological Sciences at North Dakota State University |
| Research Area | Rhizobium-legume symbiosis and plant-microbe interactions |
| Location | Fargo, North Dakota, United States |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD in Microbiology, Plant Sciences, Plant Pathology, Biology, Biochemistry or related life sciences |
| Job Description | Conduct research using molecular biology and bacterial genetics techniques to study plant-microbe interactions, mentor graduate students, and potentially develop independent research projects |
| How to Apply | Submit a cover letter, CV, and list of two references |
| Last Date for Apply | Review of applications will begin March 31, 2023 |
| Benefits | Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, and more |
| Minimum Salary | $50,000 |
| Maximum Salary | $55,000 |
| Work Schedule | Full time, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm |
Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
Advertised Salary: $50,000-$55,000
How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and a list of two references. Applications will be reviewed starting March 31, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.
Last Date for Apply: Review of applications will begin March 31, 2023, with an anticipated start date in early June 2023.
Benefits: NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including single or family health insurance coverage, wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave, and holiday pay. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.
About: The Department of Microbiological Sciences at North Dakota State University values lifelong discovery, intellectual integrity, collegiality, and diversity. The university is distinctive as a student-focused, land-grant, research university. NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country. The main campus is in Fargo, ND, on the Minnesota border, and the community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.
No Smoking Notice: The State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment.
EO/AA Statement: North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.
Veteran’s Preference Notice: This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation Information: North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.
