Assistant Research Scientist (In Rice Breeding)

Job Title

Assistant Research Scientist (in Rice Breeding)

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Beaumont

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Beaumont, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The assistant research scientist will work on rice breeding and research (100%).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts and manages the phenotyping and genotyping of breeding nurseries and studies in the field, greenhouse, and laboratory relevant to the Specialty Rice Breeding Program's line development and research

• Keeps detailed records of research objectives and procedures; Manages data, analysis, and interpretation

• Writes and assists in the publication of scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals

• Presents seminars and posters at scientific conferences

• Writes and assists in the development of clientele‐oriented publications and oral/written reports

• Writes and assists in the preparation and submission of research or grant proposals

• Works with, trains, or supervises rice breeding staff or students in lab, greenhouse, and field breeding and research

• Performs other job-related duties as required

Required Education and Experience:

Ph.D. in Plant Breeding, Genetic Resources Conservation, Crop Science, or related field. Relevant breeding experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Training in marker-assisted and genomic selection and on morphological and physiological analyses of responses of rice or other crops to abiotic or biotic stresses. Three years of rice breeding or relevant professional experience in plant breeding. Experience in phenotypic and genetic screening of plant type and grain quality, GWAS, and the management of crossing and seed maintenance nurseries and cooking and taste test evaluations. Experience or research on crop and stress interactions or relationships. Evidence of publications as senior author in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Experience in managing and conducting research and data analyses of field, laboratory, and greenhouse studies. Evidence of recent strong plant breeding, genetic, and physiological research.

Other Requirement or Other Factors:

This position is 100% grant-funded.

Location and Facilities: The incumbent will be located at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center, Beaumont, Texas, USA. The Beaumont Center and its satellite station at Eagle Lake house about 45 scientists, research and administrative support staff, and students. Research expertise includes inbred and hybrid rice breeding, whole plant physiology, soils and plant nutrition; insect, weed and disease management; integrated cropping systems management; and cropping systems modeling. Facilities include about 960 acres of land at Beaumont and 114 acres of land at Eagle Lake. Office, laboratory, greenhouse space, and land for field research will be provided.

Closing Date: Open until a suitable applicant is accepted.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Packet: Application materials for this postdoctoral research associate position must be submitted via Workday. Applications should contain the following:

• An application cover letter that summarizes the candidate's expertise and unique qualifications for the position.

• A curriculum vitae that contains the following:

• A summary of university degrees and relevant graduate and post-graduate research and training

• A summary of employment history and research projects involved

• A list of publications (complete list of authors, year, title, journal, volume, pages) for each of the following categories: peer-reviewed scientific journal papers, book chapters, abstracts or proceedings of scientific meetings or conferences, non-refereed scientific papers, and extension papers.

• A list of oral (seminar) and poster presentations in scientific meetings or conferences

• A list of research proposals submitted (indicated whether funded or not funded) and gift awards, including authors, the year each grant was submitted, funding duration, title, total award amount, the amount attributed to the candidate, and granting agency, with a description of the role the applicant played in developing each

• PDF copies of up to 5 publications and summaries of up to 2 grants (if available) produced by the applicant to demonstrate strengths relevant to the position

• Transcript of records for your undergraduate and graduate degrees

• A list of 3 professional references qualified to assess the candidate. Provide name, title, affiliation, physical address, phone number, and email address for each.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.