Postdoctoral Associate/Research Scientist - Slotkin Lab

A full-time position for a Postdoctoral Associate or Research Scientist is available in the Slotkin Lab at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. The Slotkin Lab research program explores the cross-section of transposable elements, epigenetics and genome engineering. The candidate will use this combination to design, build and test approaches to engineer crop genomes. Previous experience is desired in molecular cloning, CRISPR-Cas and plant transformation. The position title offered will be determined based on candidate’s qualifications and experience and should align with their career goals. For more information, visit our website

Responsibilities:

• Maintain precise records of research findings and the analysis of results
• Establish and run design / build / test pipelines to engineer plant genomes
• Mentor others and work collaboratively in the lab to learn and aid in other projects
• Work collaboratively as part of a team, and mentor graduate and/or undergraduate students as appropriate
• Present research at professional meetings
• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to demonstrate project leadership and guidance for other research associates or graduate students as necessary
• Goal oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Able to organize, multitask their time efficiently and work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and interactive research environment
• Effective communication skills and ability to produce high-quality oral and written research products
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Live the Danforth Center values: Collaboration, Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity & Respect, Environmental Sustainability, and Stewardship

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. degree in a field related to Plant Molecular Biology, Genetics or other related field is required
• Experience with tissue culture-based plant transformation is required

Submission:

• Cover letter that includes a statement of past research experience and career goals
• CV
• Contact information for three (3) professional references

About the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center:

Founded in 1998, The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is an independent, non-profit organization with a mission to improve the human condition through plant science. Our focus is scientific research at the nexus of food, energy and the environment to improve the productivity and sustainability of agriculture. We assemble interactive teams of scientists and develop unique platforms to discover underlying principles about how plants work. We then convert that knowledge into useful crops and products, and partner with organizations that are best positioned to solve problems where they exist around the world. The Center’s work is funded through competitive grants from many sources, including the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Energy, National Science Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

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