Postdoc Research Associate – Plant Molecular Biology
Postdoc @Iowa State University posted 9 hours agoJob Description
Position Title:
Postdoc Research Associate – Plant Molecular Biology
Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee
Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The laboratory of Yanhai Yin in the Department of Genetics, Development and Cell Biology at Iowa State University is looking for a self-motivated postdoc to join the group. The postdocs will perform genetic, genomic, molecular, biochemical and cell biological studies to understand the regulation of plant growth and stress responses by plant hormone brassinosteroid and autophagy pathways in Arabidopsis. The postdoc will also help supervise graduate and undergraduate students, write manuscripts, and perform other related duties in the research laboratory. The initial appointment will be for one year with opportunities for renewals.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in plant biology or closely related field
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with plant genetic studies using model plants such as Arabidopsis, rice and maize
- Experience with plant genomic studies (such as RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, proteomics)
- Experience with cell and molecular biology studies (such as microscopy, molecular cloning, and RNA and protein techniques)
- Evidence of research productivities including high-quality publications
Department Unit/Website:
https://www.gdcb.iastate.edu/people/yanhai-yin
Proposed Start Date:
May 16, 2025
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
May 15, 2026
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
Time Type:
Full time
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Program
Original Posting Date:
April 22, 2025
Posting Close Date:
April 29, 2025
Job Requisition Number:
R16856
