Post-Doctoral Research Associate Position in Soybean Molecular Breeding

A post-doctoral research associate position is available immediately at the Soybean Genomics and Biotechnology Laboratory at the University of Missouri. This research position will focus on advanced genotyping techniques in support of the breeding program for functional traits in soybean. The successful candidate will develop SNP markers for seed composition traits and new technologies that can be used in a genomics-assisted breeding program. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in genetics, molecular biology, or a related discipline. Experience in next generation sequencing, genome data mining, SNP marker development, and application to a breeding program is essential. Familiarity with various bioinformatics tools is a plus. 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 Soybean Molecular Breeding” 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