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Postdoctoral Research Assoc - BioDiscovery Institute
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| UNT System Overview | Welcome to the University of North Texas System . The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco , the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law , and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth . We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu. |
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| Posting Title | Postdoctoral Research Assoc - BioDiscovery Institute |
| Department | UNT-Biological Sciences-121100 |
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| Job Location | Denton |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full-Time |
| Retirement Eligibility | ORP Eligible |
| Additional Retirement Information | For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php . |
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| Department Summary | The Department of Biological Sciences, one of four departments in the College of Science, has over 40 faculty, 175 graduate and 3,000 undergraduate students. Our faculty is a community of scholars dedicated to research and teaching in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Physiology, Neuroscience, Plant Biology, and Organismal-environment interactions. We offer Bachelor’s degrees in Biology, Biochemistry, Ecology, Medical Laboratory Science, and Forensic Science, and Masters and PhDs in Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Environmental Science. We measure our success by the success of our students and the quality of our intellectual contributions to society. UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba. |
| Position Summary | The laboratory of Dr. Ana Alonso (https://bdi.unt.edu/ana-alonso) in the BioDiscovery Institute at the University of North Texas is looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate in the fields of Plant Metabolomics and Transcriptomics. The project aims to reconstitute complete metabolic pathways for pharmaceutical compounds produced by fungi within the plant host Nicotiana benthamiana. This first-of-its-kind study will establish a new concept for pharmaceutical production of valuable fungal products and may ultimately lead to medicines that can be delivered in plant seeds, eliminating downstream processing. The postdoctoral research associate will work in collaboration with a team of 4-5 additional members. The successful candidate will perform studies to determine the effects on metabolic flux, perturbations of other metabolic pathways, and whether the presence of foreign enzymes is leading to toxic effects in fundamental plant processes or inducing internal defenses. More specifically, the postdoctoral researcher will conduct untargeted metabolomic and transcriptomic analyses on N. benthamiana leaves after transient expression of fungal megasynthases. In addition, the successful candidate will assist in training students, and preparing manuscripts/presentations. This work is part of a large collaborative project funded by the Keck Foundation for two additional years. Good social skills and the ability to work within a team are critical. |
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| Physical Requirements | Ability to communicate |
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| Security Sensitive | This is a security sensitive position. |
| EEO Statement | The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices. |
| Driving University Vehicle | No |
Job Duties
| Description of Job Duty | Plan & conduct experiments in consultation with supervisor. |
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| Description of Job Duty | Conduct experiments in accordance with all regulatory and safety policies. |
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| Description of Job Duty | Make scientific observations, keep records of data and interpretations |
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| Description of Job Duty | Prepare manuscripts for publication and scientific reports based on experimental results. |
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| Description of Job Duty | Prepare presentations or presentation materials of results in support of projects. Work effectively with others when appropriate. |
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Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | F1302P |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants | For your application, you will have to submit: 1) Cover Letter; 2) Curriculum Vitae; 3) Statement of Research Interests; 4) List of Names and Email for 3 Professional References |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/75653 |
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