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 position supports a senior rice breeder in developing rice varieties and herbicide technologies for Arkansas and beyond

Job Summary

  • The position supports a senior rice breeder in developing rice varieties and herbicide technologies for Arkansas and beyond.
  • The role requires physical work including lifting 50 pounds and working in rice fields during the growing season.
  • Continuation of this position is contingent upon job performance and the availability of funding.

Matching Summary

The position supports a senior rice breeder in developing rice varieties and herbicide technologies for Arkansas and beyond.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits eligible

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 publication record

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

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the US

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