Post-Doctoral Research Associate Position in Phytophthora Genetics

A post-doctoral research associate position is available immediately at the Soybean Genomics and Biotechnology Laboratory at the University of Missouri. The main responsibility of this position is to map QTLs for phytophthora resistance in soybean and dissect the partial resistance candidate genes through fine mapping and map-based cloning. The candidate will develop molecular markers for breeding applications. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in genetics, plant biology, or a related discipline. Experience in QTL mapping and QTL cloning, next generation sequencing, and genome data mining is essential. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative research environment are essential. Applicants should provide a letter of interest, a complete CV, and three reference letters. Please include the following in the subject line:  “PD Application for Phytophthora Genetics” and send the above requested information to:

Dr. Henry Nguyen (nguyenhenry@missouri.edu)
Professor and Director, National Center for Soybean Biotechnology,

Division of Plant Sciences, 1-31 Agriculture Building, University of Missouri,

Columbia, MO 65211. Tel: (573) 882-5494.

Lab website: http://soybeangenomics.missouri.edu