Post Doctoral Research Associate in QTL Mapping Nematode Resistance in Soybean

A post doctoral research associate position is available immediately at the Soybean Genomics and Biotechnology Laboratory at the University of Missouri. The successful candidate will focus on mapping and cloning of QTL controlling Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) resistance and comparative genetic analysis of multiple nematode resistance. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in plant biology, genetics, or a related discipline with experience in plant genomics and QTL dissection. The candidate will have an excellent knowledge of experimental techniques and approaches used in plant biology and genomics including genotyping, expression analysis, and genome mining. 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 SCN Mapping” 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