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Research Associate in Biology - Charlottesville - 22906

Employer
Local Staffing
Location
Newcomb Hall, Virginia, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 25, 2021

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Informatics / GIS
Discipline
Biology
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
The Department of Biology at the University of Virginia invites applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Laboratory of Dr. Michael Timko.
The department of Biology is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to work in the laboratory of Dr. Michael Timko. The research associate will participate in research aimed at legume improvement through molecular breeding with an emphasis on introgression of disease and pest resistance. The main targets are cowpea and other orphan legume crops for marginal environments. Prior training and experience in plant breeding, molecular breeding, diversity analysis and the use of current molecular marker technologies (SNPs, GBS) is required and knowledge of plant pathology (biotic stress) preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a Ph.D. in plant breeding, plant genetic or related field and clear demonstration of expertise in molecular breeding through published works by the start date.

Anticipated skills would include, but not limited to, the following:
* Ability to perform genetic crosses and develop new populations for selected traits; ability to maintain existing seed inventory
* Perform routine molecular biological experiments including DNA extractions, amplicon analysis, genotyping using SSR and allele-specific SNP markers
* Developing robust PCR based genetic markers for targeted improvement of cowpea
* Understanding and using basic bioinformatics and computational software for single trait and QTL mapping in biparental and advanced intercross populations for key biotic and abiotic constraints of cowpea and other plants; experience with parasitic weeds a plus
* Analyze large SNP data sets derived from cowpea Infinium iSelect SNP array or alternative genotyping methods; ability to map short sequence reads and perform SNP calling a plus
* Developing molecular breeding strategies in collaboration with West African Cowpea Consortium breeders
* Provide supervision and training for visiting scholars
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Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on July 1, 2020 but the position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.
This is a one-year appointment that may be renewed for up to two additional one-year terms, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Michael Timko, Professor, at mpt9g@virginia.edu.
For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Faculty Search Advisor, at rkh6j@virginia.edu.
For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu [http://postdoc.virginia.edu/] and hr.virginia.edu/benefits [http://hr.virginia.edu/benefits]
COVID Vaccination Requirement

The University of Virginia expects all current and new employees (UVA Health System and Academic), to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

If hired to work within the University Health System, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to receive the vaccination. Employees may request a medical or religious exemption from vaccination.

If hired to work on the Academic side of the University, excluding the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, UPG, and the Health Systems Library, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to submit to mandatory, weekly prevalence testing. Employees that are working 100% remotely will not be subject to weekly prevalence testing; however, if the employee works on UVA Grounds (including the Medical Center) even intermittently, then they are required to be tested for COVID-19 once per week on an indefinite basis and follow masking mandates.

NOTE: Some medical and safety-sensitive positions require vaccination and are not eligible for an exemption. For more information on how the vaccination and testing requirements will apply to you at your work location, see the UVA New Hire Vaccination Requirements [https://hr.virginia.edu/covid-vaccination-requirements-uva-new-hires] webpage.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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