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    Postdoctoral Fellow

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    Position Details


      Position Information

Classification Group Title 	Postdoctoral Fellow
Position Title 	Postdoctoral Fellow
Location 	Aberdeen
Division/College 	Col of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department 	Plant,Soil & Entomological Sciences
FLSA Status 	Overtime Exempt
Employee Category 	Exempt
Pay Range 	$40,019.20
Salary Grade 	EX
Type of Appointment 	Fiscal Year
FTE 	

1.0

Full Time/Part Time 	Full Time
Funding 	This position is contingent upon the continuation of work
and/or funding.


      Position Responsibilities

Internal Posting? 	
Position Summary 	

The person in this position will carry out post harvest research on the
biology and control of postharvest pathogens of potato (including
Helmintosporium solani, Colletotrichum coccodes, and Pectobacterium
carotovorum) using molecular techniques such as real-time PCR. The
incumbent will be responsible for postharvest storage trials for the
control of diseases caused by these pathogens using volatile compounds.
Responsibilities include designing experimental procedures, field work
and sample collection, molecular characterization, data analysis and
preparation of manuscripts for publication. Must have a strong
background in biology and control of fungal plant pathogens. Familiarity
with gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC-MS) is also desirable.
The scientist will be under the direction of UI faculty and will be
expected to work in collaboration with other scientists, scientific
aides, research staff, and graduate student(s) in the program.


      Responsibilities

Job Duty Function 	Research:
Job Duties/Responsibilities 	

Working with the PI and Scientific Aides to refine experimental
objectives, research plan, and experimental designs. Refining methods of
the molecular detection of potato pathogens from soil and tissue
samples. Conducting independent, collaborative, and/or supervised
research to develop diagnostic PCR primers to identify fungal pathogens.
Utilize molecular tools to quantify pathogen levels in volatile storage
trials to determine the efficacy of volatile products for the control of
postharvest pathogens.

Job Duty Function 	Presentation of Research Results:
Job Duties/Responsibilities 	

Preparing data for presentation and publication; presenting results at
scientific meetings and assisting with efforts to procure additional
funding.

Job Duty Function 	Supervision:
Job Duties/Responsibilities 	

Supervision of irregular help, scientific aides, and graduate students
as needed for the completion of project goals.

Job Duty Function 	Other Support:
Job Duties/Responsibilities 	

Attending unit laboratory meetings. Maintaining a safe and orderly
research laboratory environment.


      Position Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications 	

*Education: Ph.D. degree (or an equivalent degree with experience) in
molecular biology, plant pathology, postharvest physiology or closely
related field with emphasis in the utilization of molecular techniques
for identification and genetic analysis of fungal plant pathogens.
*Research Experience: Experience/familiarity with plant fungal pathogens
including Colletotrichum species, bioinformatics and utilization of
BLAST within the NCBI database. Familiarity with molecular techniques,
such as primer development, PCR, DNA sequencing, etc. Familiarity with
GC-MS and methodologies for measuring volatile compounds.
*Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
*Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a group.
*Other: Ability to pass a background check [if required].

Preferred Qualifications 	

*Experience in working with hazardous (lab) materials, experience in
use, storage and disposal of biological hazardous materials, and the
utilization safe lab practices.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions 	


      Posting Information

Posting Number 	SP000481P
Posting Date 	04/23/2015
Closing Date 	05/31/2015
Open Until Filled 	No
Special Instructions to Applicants 	

Please write a letter of application specifically addressing how you
meet each of the minimum qualifications, as well as any preferred
qualifications. In addition, provide name, title/professional position,
phone number and email for three (3) professional references.

Background Check Statement 	

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates may be required
to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement 	

The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of
race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity/expression or any other reason prohibited
under Federal, State, or local laws. EOE AA/M/F/D/V


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