Post Doctorate Fellow

University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture

Little Rock, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Ph.d. in plant breeding and genetics
Experience with genomic selection concepts
Field trial data collection and analysis skills
The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a skilled candidate to support the development of rice varieties and herbicide technologies

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a skilled candidate to support the development of rice varieties and herbicide technologies.
  • The role involves integrating advanced technologies like genomic selection and AI into the breeding program while managing germplasm and yield trials.
  • Continuation of this position is contingent upon job performance and the availability of funding.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is seeking a skilled candidate to support the development of rice varieties and herbicide technologies.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits eligible: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in plant breeding and genetics
  • Experience with genomic selection concepts
  • Field trial data collection and analysis skills
  • Marker-assisted selection experience
  • Valid driver's license required

Nice-to-have

  • Programming proficiency in R and Python
  • Bioinformatics tools familiarity
  • Genomic data analysis experience
  • Previous plant breeding program background
  • Manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed journals

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. degree in plant breeding or related field
  • Valid driver's license
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Not specified

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