Position Description: The Department of Plant Pathology at North Dakota State University (NDSU) invites applicants for a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor (Research) position. The successful applicant will support various projects and activities involving generating, handling, storing, and analyzing genomics data generated from plant-microbe studies. The successful applicant will also actively participate as a PI and Co-PI (with other faculty members) to develop an independent externally-funded research program on plant-microbe interactions, host/pathogen genomics, virology or related areas of interest.
Responsibilities The key responsibilities will include:
- Develop a collaborative and independent research program by developing joint research projects with the principal investigators in the department.
- Support the advancement of applied and fundamental research in the department and at NDSU.
- Build and manage data analysis pipelines to analyze bioinformatics data generated from plant and pathogen studies.
- Facilitating researchers in the department by providing services, tools, and facilities for data analysis.
Minimum Qualifications and skills: - An earned Ph.D. in plant pathology, plant sciences, bioinformatics or closely related fields that include extensive training in plants, pathogens, and bioinformatics.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct and publish research in the areas of bioinformatics and data science in relation to plants and/or microbes (pathogenic or beneficial).
- Strong interpersonal and effective oral and written communication skills.
Desired Qualification: - Experience in analyzing multiple datasets, including genome, transcriptome, epigenome, metagenome, metabolome, proteome generated by multiple platforms.
- Experience working with multiple programming and scripting languages, such as R, Python, Perl, etc.
- Knowledge and experience in big data management, handling, and storage.
- Hands-on experience in sequencing library preparations and handling DNA sequencers.
Required Materials: Cover Letter and CVFor questions please reach out to Dr Upinder Gill at ...@ndsu.edu Screening will begin 12/31/24 NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS! Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan
- Option of a PPO/Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account
- Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire
- Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation
- Superb Retirement Plan
- Employer Contributions range from 7.5% - 12.26% based on position
- Basic Term Life Insurance
- Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year)
- Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver)
- Paid Leave - including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Optional benefits include: Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and Supplemental Retirement Plans
- More Detailed Information Here: Benefits | Human Resources | NDSU
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