The program goal should be to better understand the molecular genetic basis of important physiological traits in horticultural crops. Of particular interest are physiological characteristics related to stress tolerance or nutritional quality. The individual is expected to develop a nationally recognized, extramurally-funded research program to elucidate mechanisms of genetic control of important physiological traits. The research is expected to complement our strengths in plant physiology and genetics, crop ecology, root biology, and the integrated crop management systems. The individual will be responsible for teaching an undergraduate course and co-teaching a graduate course in an area of specialization and advising undergraduate and graduate students.
Postdoctoral experience is highly desirable.
Reporting to the Head of GRC, the incumbent will apply molecular biological methods and techniques to study and manage the diversity of the germplasm conserved and held in trust in the International Rice Genebank. This is the world's largest and most genetically diverse collection of rice genetic resources-more than 107,000 samples of cultivated and wild rice species. The appointee will contribute to research on in situ conservation of wild rices, on-farm management of landrace varieties, and assessing the potential impact of transgene outcrossing to wild and weedy rices. Expertise in population biology is highly desirable. Fluency in English, both oral and written, is essential.