A Research Specialist position is available immediately in the Soybean Genomics and Biotechnology Laboratory at the University of Missouri. The primary responsibility of this position will be molecular and physiological analysis of transgenic plants developed for drought tolerance.  In addition, this candidate will contribute to the ongoing drought molecular biology program and molecular cloning efforts in the laboratory. Molecular analysis of the transgenics will include Southern blotting, PCR, and qRT-PCR and sample preparation including DNA extraction from plant leaf, root, and seed tissue using high-throughput protocols. The candidate will assist in the phenotypic evaluations under drought and normal conditions, including plant water relations, and growth analysis. Along with the laboratory and green house experiments, the Research Specialist will collect, organize, and analyze data.  They will be required to maintain a detailed laboratory notebook to record all experimental data information.  Other duties will include supervision of undergraduate students; help with the daily maintenance of common laboratory solutions, and general laboratory upkeep. Applicants should have a B.S. degree in biology, plant science, or a closely related degree and 1-2 years of experience in molecular techniques. Candidates with an advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) will be considered. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative research environment are essential.

This is a technical staff position. 

Applicants should apply at the: University of Missouri Human Resources website.

Online applications are not open at this time, but this position has not been filled. If interested, send an email with "RS Drought Transgenics" in the subject line to muskett@missouri.edu.