| Posting Number | SRGV7420 |
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| Working Title | POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW-SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL & CHEMICAL SCIENCES |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Location | Edinburg, Texas |
| Department | College of Science/Sch of Integr Bio & Chem Sci |
| FTE | 1 |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Scope of Job | The Chakrabarti Lab in the School of Integrative Biological and Chemical Sciences (SIBCS) at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Scholar to work on a recently funded grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The Postdoctoral Research Scholar will work on dissecting the roles of different RNA modifications in regulating responses to abiotic stresses in crop plants using Sorghum as a model. There will be ample opportunities to take part in other projects in the lab. Please check the link below for our latest publications. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=xfYauYYAAAAJ&hl=en&inst=16374138255100442520. The UTRGV is a Hispanic-Serving institute located in the Rio Grande Valley in Texas. The PI’s lab is on the Edinburg campus. Edinburg is located in South Texas and is a low-cost city compared to many cities in the US. |
| Description of Duties |
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| Supervision Received | General direction from the assigned supervisor. |
| Supervision Given | None. |
| Required Education | Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biotechnology, Plant Biology, or other related fields from an accredited university/institute. |
| Preferred Education | None. |
| Licenses/Certifications | None. |
| Required Experience | A solid background is required in bioinformatics/computational biology, including handling genome-wide transcriptional, post-transcriptional, epitranscriptional, and epigenetic datasets. |
| Preferred Experience |
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| Equipment | Use of personal computer and proficiency in software and research statistical applications. |
| Working Conditions | Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office/research environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. |
| Other | The position is for 3 years, initial appointment will be for one year and will be renewed annually based on the performance. Position will remain open until filled. Please send a copy of your CV, and list of three references, and a cover letter to Dr.Manohar Chakrabarti: [email protected]. Please apply only if you fulfill the requirements. Only shortlisted candidates will be selected for an interview. |
| Physical Capabilities | N/A |
| Employment Category | Full-Time |
| Minimum Salary | Commensurate with Experience |
| Posted Salary | Commensurate with Experience |
| Position Available Date | 03/12/2024 |
| Grant Funded Position | Yes |
| If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date | 12/31/2026 |
Posting Detail Information
| EEO Statement | It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest. |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants | Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or [email protected]. |
| Additional Information | UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need. All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development . |
| Quick Link | https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/42185 |
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