[Posdoc and 박사과정 모집] University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 작물과 병원균의 상호작용 연구에 관심있는 포스닥 및 학생 모집

[Description of Work]
The Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) is seeking applications for a highly motivated and enthusiastic post-doctoral research associate and PhD student.

This position will be working in the Kim Lab, investigating the molecular virulence mechanisms of Puccinia sorghi in maize and sorghum plants. The main area of responsibility will be in the NSF/USDA-funded project on the investigation of molecular and cellular bases of the maize/Puccinia sorghi interaction in collaboration with researchers at the University of Wyoming and North Carolina State University in the USA and at the University of Cologne in Germany.

The successful candidate will join research elucidating 1) molecular virulence mechanisms of Puccinia species in maize during the pathogenesis, 2) the role of calmodulin-related proteins for plant immunity, or 3) the mechanisms of non-host resistance in sorghum/Puccinia sorghi system. Our lab uses an interdisciplinary approach involving molecular biology, genetics, and bioinformatics to accomplish our research goals.

Research-related activities include keeping up to date on relevant scientific literature, writing manuscripts, presenting the project at international conferences, and assisting the PI with reports and the writing of grant proposals. This position will also devote time to mentoring and supervising student researchers.

In addition to the above-described duties, the individual will be expected to accept committee assignments, reporting responsibilities, and other special ad hoc assignments as requested at the administrative unit, college/division, institute, and/or university level.

Recognizing that diversity enhances creativity, innovation, impact, and a sense of belonging, the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) and the Department of Biochemistry are committed to creating learning, research, Extension programming, and work environments that are inclusive of all forms of diversity. Consistent with the University’s N2025 Strategic Plan, we see every person and every interaction as important to our collective well-being and our ability to deliver on our mission.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required Qualifications
In plant pathology, plant biology, molecular biology, or genetics.
Preferred Qualifications
Record of first-author, peer-reviewed research publications investigating plant-microbe interactions, studies on effector biology, and plant immunity.
Research experience in maize model system.
Demonstrated expertise in biochemistry including co-IP, yeast two hybrid, and confocal microscopy.
Experience in genomics/transcriptomics/translatomic-based gene discovery.

If you are interested in this position, please email me at saetbyul.kim@unl.edu along with a CV, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.

More information about the Kim lab:
https://phdkim.net/professor/10205/info/