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Work type:Post Doc (Amherst Only)
Location:UMass Amherst
Department: Biology
Union: Post Doc
Categories:College of Natural Sciences

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary 

Perform research on plant development and evolutionary genomics under the supervision of the principal investigator. The appointee is expected to establish some independent in research design and execution, and to publish his/her work as appropriate in collaboration with the principle investigator.

Essential functions

• Analysis of conserved non-coding sequence data in an evolutionary context
• Design and generation of computational pipelines.
• Generation and characterization of mutants in maize and brachypodium.
• General molecular biology associated with genotyping and basic cloning.
• Field and greenhouse work associated with maize and brachypodium genetics.
• Mentoring undergraduate researchers.
• Writing papers and grant applications with this work.

Minimum qualifications(Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Preferred  Qualifications qualifications(Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• 1-2 years experience studying plant genomics desirable

Physical Demands/Working conditions

Office and lab settings

Work schedule

Monday-Friday 9:00am - 5pm

Salary information

Salary will follow the current Umass guidelines for postdoctoral fellows

$52,024.00 annual FTE

Special instructions to Applicants

As part of a commitment to their own multicultural community, CNS seeks an individual with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and one who will understand and embrace university initiatives and aspirations.( https://www.cns.umss.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion )

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University.  To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans.  It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Advertised:Jul 28 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Aug 4 2023 Eastern Daylight Time