A post doctoral research associate position is available immediately at the Soybean Genomics and Biotechnology Laboratory at the University of Missouri. The successful candidate will work on the project utilizing QTL analysis and comparative genomic approaches to map and characterize the genes associated with flooding tolerance in soybean. In addition, the project goals include the identification of candidate genes for flooding tolerance and the development of markers for breeding applications. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in plant biology, genetics, or a related discipline with experience in plant genomics and QTL dissection. The candidate will have an excellent knowledge of experimental techniques and approaches used in plant biology and genomics including genotyping, expression analysis, and genome mining. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative research environment are essential. Applicants should provide a letter of interest, a complete CV, and three reference letters. Please include the following in the subject line:  “PD Application for Flooding Tolerance Mapping” and send the above requested information to:

Dr. Henry Nguyen (nguyenhenry@missouri.edu)
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. 

Lab: http://soybeangenomics.missouri.edu