Position ID: | Duke-Biology-SYH_PA [#17011] |
Position Title: | Postdoctoral Associate |
Position Type: | Postdoctoral |
Position Location: | Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States [map] |
Subject Areas: | Biology / Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics Plant Biology / Plant Pathology Microbiology |
Appl Deadline: | 2021/05/30 11:59PM finished (2020/09/29, finished 2021/05/18, listed until 2021/05/30) |
Position Description: |
The Sheng Yang He Lab at Duke University, Department of Biology,
has openings for Postdoctoral Associates. The lab utilizes contemporary methods
in molecular genetics, genomics, cell biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics and
microbiology to answer basic and translational questions in the study of “plant-microbe-climate”
multidimensional interactions.
The candidates, in
consultation with Professor He, can choose projects to advance the understanding
of how plants respond to pathogens, insects and microbiota under changing climatic
conditions. This is an emerging research topic of significant practical
implications for the design of climate-resilient crop plants of the future. Specific
questions can include (i) how plants “sense” abnormal temperature and humidity
and (ii) how these climate-sensing pathways connect to plant immune signaling
and pathogen/insect/microbiota interactions. Candidates for these positions should have obtained, at the time of the position start date, a Ph.D. degree in molecular genetics, cell biology, microbiology, plant biology, entomology, plant pathology or a related field. Candidates should have a record of first-author publications demonstrating experiences in molecular genetics, large-scale genomics or protein biochemistry. Experience with plants and microbes are desirable but not required. There will be significant opportunities for professional growth and career development activities. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis as they are submitted until the appropriate candidates has been identified. Interested applicants should apply via Academic Jobs online. Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. |