Post-doctoral Fellow
Oklahoma State University – Stillwater, Oklahoma
The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at Oklahoma State University invites applications for the position of Post-doctoral Fellow.
Position Description___________________________________________________________________
A post-doctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Million Tadege in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK. The selected candidate will study the molecular basis of leaf blade development in Medicago truncatula and chickpea. We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic post-doctoral scientist with demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: leaf blade development, mutant screening and gene identification, biparental mapping and map-based cloning, advanced genome editing, ChIP-seq, RNA-seq, and/or WGS data analysis. Applicants should be proficient in protein-protein and protein-DNA interaction techniques. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to write grants and develop independent projects for future career endeavors.
Qualifications________________________________________________________________________
* Ph.D. in Plant Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, Genomics, Biochemistry, or related field
* Demonstrated outstanding publication record
* Hands-on experience in biomolecular techniques
Preferred Qualifications
* One or more years of post-doctoral training in molecular biology and/or functional genomics
Employment Conditions_________________________________________________________________
Post-doctoral appointments are 11-month full-time temporary faculty positions. Eleven-month appointments are from July 1 to May 31 with June being the off (unpaid) month. Reappointment for a total period of not more than three years may be made. The position will be filled by January 5, 2026 or as soon thereafter as an acceptable applicant is available. While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been identified, interested parties are encouraged to submit their information by November 1, 2025. Check out our competitive benefits and eligibility at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.html. Position is contingent upon available funding.
About the Department__________________________________________________________________
The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences includes 25 faculty along with support staff, post-docs, and graduate and undergraduate students who are dedicated to the Land Grant mission through research, teaching, and extension. Our faculty pride themselves on collegiality and are focused on ensuring the success of our students, faculty, and stakeholders. More information can be found on our website: www.pss.okstate.edu
Application___________________________________________________________________________
Formal applications are via electronic submission at https://jobs.okstate.edu; search for requisition 493229 .
* A letter of application describing interest and how academic preparation and experience qualify the candidate for the position
* Curriculum vita including list of publications
* A listing of three professional references with contact information
For more information about this position, contact Dr. Million Tadege at million.tadege@okstate.edu.
To learn more about OSU Agriculture and Stillwater, visit these websites.
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