Post Doctoral Fellow

Summary of Job Duties

:The University of Arkansas, in collaboration with the Dale Bumpers National Research Center, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our team. This position will play a crucial role in achieving the goals of our research initiative focused on understanding the prevalence, distribution, and genetic diversity of Rice Blast pathogens in the state of Arkansas.

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct comprehensive surveys across various regions of Arkansas to assess the prevalence, distribution, and severity of Rice Blast infections in rice crops
• Perform genetic characterization of the Rice Blast population in Arkansas using race assignment assays and understand the genetic diversity and evolution of the pathogen
• Evaluate the effectiveness of deployed resistance genes against Rice Blast by analyzing avirulence genes and assessing resistance levels in rice breeding lines
• Design and execute controlled experiments in greenhouse conditions

Qualifications:

Qualifications:
• PhD in Plant Pathology, Genetics, or a related field
• Strong background in molecular biology techniques, genetics, and plant pathology
• Experience in conducting field surveys, molecular marker analysis, and pathogen characterization
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment
The requirement is to have a driver's license to be able to drive.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience in studying fungal pathogens, particularly Magnaporthe oryzae
• Knowledge of rice breeding programs and genetics
• Experience with bioinformatics tools for genomic analysis

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

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