Post-doctoral Research Associate in Soybean Molecular Breeding

A post-doctoral research associate position is available at the University of Missouri-Columbia to conduct soybean molecular breeding in collaboration with soybean breeders. The successful candidate will perform high throughput genotyping using microsatellite and SNP markers and involve in genetic mapping of economically important traits. The lab is well equipped and supported by a major research instrumentation grant from the National Science Foundation. Individual will maintain liaison between soybean breeders for timely selection of lines using molecular markers. Candidates for this position should have a Ph.D. degree in biological disciplines reflecting a strong background in application of molecular marker technology and handling of state of the art equipment used for marker-assisted selection. This position requires good communication skills and an ability to establish effective working relationships in a team environment. Applications will be considered until a suitable candidate is identified. Applicants should provide a letter of interest, a complete CV, and contact information for three references, to be sent to:

Dr. Henry T. Nguyen, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council Endowed Professor and Director, National Center for Soybean Biotechnology, Division of Plant Sciences, 1-31 Agriculture Building, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211. Tel: (573) 882-5494. E-mail: nguyenhenry@missouri.edu

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