Post Doctorate Fellow

University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture

Little Rock, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
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Ph.d. in plant breeding and genetics
Experience with genomic selection concepts
Field trial data collection and analysis skills
** The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is seeking a Post Doctorate Fellow to support its rice breeding program. The role involves assisting in the development of rice varieties and integrating new technologies into the breeding process. **

Job Summary

  • The position supports a well-established rice breeding program by assisting the senior breeder in developing varieties and herbicide technologies.
  • The role involves integrating advanced technologies such as genomic selection, high-throughput phenotyping, and AI into breeding workflows.
  • Continuation of this position is contingent upon job performance and the availability of funding.

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** The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is seeking a Post Doctorate Fellow to support its rice breeding program. The role involves assisting in the development of rice varieties and integrating new technologies into the breeding process. **

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
  • Ability to lift minimum 50 pounds

Nice-to-have

  • Programming proficiency in R and Python
  • Bioinformatics tools familiarity
  • Genomic data analysis experience
  • Prior 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

Not specified

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