Position Summary:
The Department of Plant Sciences at North Dakota State University is seeking a highly motivated and independent postdoctoral researcher to develop novel algorithms/programs to associate genotype and phenotype data. Work with the supervisor to test hypothesis-driven questions. Responsibilities including assistance of experimental design; working with collaborators in developing new research directions; growing plants; managing experimental materials in the greenhouse and field; harvest field trials; developing methods for scoring phenotypes; data analysis using proper statistical methods; result summarizations; data presentations; read research publications; preparing manuscripts for publications. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal in subsequent years contingent upon progress and the availability of funding.
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned Ph.D. degree in plant science, computational biology, population genetics, genomics and/or other related fields.
Two or more years of working experience in computational biology is preferred.
Two or more years of experience working in genomics and phenotypes using programming languages like R and python.
Proven experience in publishing results in scientific journals.
Knowledge of plant breeding, genetics, large-scale experimental design, statistics, computational skills.
Experience with working on NGS data.
Excellent oral/written communication skills; and ability to work effectively with workers.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience in writing programs using python or R.
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Working experience using Linux.
Advertised salary: $50,000 +/yr
Application Materials Needed:
Applicants must submit: 1) a cover letter discussing how the stated qualifications are met; 2) a detailed curriculum vitae; 3) contact information (including phone numbers, institutional addresses, and email addresses) of three current references from the most recent positions held.
Screening Date:
Review of applications will begin August 14, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
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Supplemental Retirement Plans
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