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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

A Postdoctoral Scholar position is available at The Pennsylvania State University to study impacts of genome variation on climate resilience in rice under the supervision of Professor Sarah M. (Sally) Assmann (Department of Biology). Our research employs rice to study plant responses to abiotic stresses at levels ranging from molecular mechanisms to whole plant physiology to field performance. This position is in the context of an international research collaboration on future-proofing crops against climate challenges that is joint between the Assmann lab and the groups of Professors Julie Gray and Stuart Casson (University of Sheffield, UK), Professor Arthur Korte (University of Würzburg, Germany), and Dr. Amelia Henry (International Rice Research Institute, The Philippines).

Education and Experience:  A Ph.D., strong skills in molecular biology (e.g. construct design, cloning, transgenic validation), standard bioinformatic skills, and experience in plant physiology are required, as demonstrated in peer-reviewed research publications or available manuscripts. Expertise in working with rice is preferred.

Additional Information: This is a term appointment funded for one year from date of hire, with excellent possibility of continuation. Applications must be submitted electronically as a single pdf that contains: (1) Cover Letter; (2) Statement of Research Skills and Interests; (3) Curriculum Vitae; (4) Names and Contact Information for two references.

Please email Professor Sarah Assmann at [email protected] with any questions or for further information. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

The Pennsylvania State University is located in central Pennsylvania. The region enjoys the advantages of an active mid-sized college town, and has outdoor activities including hiking, mountain and road biking, skiing, and fly fishing within minutes of campus. Penn State is also 3-4 hours from major metropolitan areas including Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and New York City. Additional information can be found at the Penn State Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (https://postdoc.psu.edu/).

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