Post Doctoral Research Scholar
North Carolina State University
- Raleigh, NC
- $58,656-68,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Position Number 00111556
Position Type Post Doc
FLSA ExemptDepartmental InformationDepartment ID 110901 - Crop and Soil Sciences
Department 110901 - Crop and Soil Sciences
Job City & State Raleigh, NCPosition InformationPosition OverviewEssential Job DutiesThe Department of Crop and Soil Sciences encompasses various disciplines in research, extension, and teaching. The department's mission is to develop future leaders in crop, soil and environmental sciences, improve crop plants and products, devise effective and sustainable crop production systems, devise effective and sustainable soil management techniques in both agriculture and urban settings; and disseminate crop, soil, and environmental science knowledge for the benefit of users and producers of food, feed turf, biofuels and fiber in North Carolina, the nation and the world.We are recruiting a postdoctoral scholar who will conduct research focused on understanding genotype-by-environment interactions, and/or environmental adaptation using quantitative/statistical genetics and machine learning. Alternatively, we are also considering candidates who have molecular biology experience, with an interest in scaling translatomic methods (e.g., Riboseq) to understand how sequence variation impacts translation efficiency. The postdoctoral scholar is expected to work in maize or other crop plants and to generate and analyze datasets from high throughput phenotyping and/or genomic, transcriptomic, or translatomic sequencing data. Due to the nature of funding, the scholar will have considerable flexibility to define their research trajectory. The scholar will also have the opportunity to develop professionally through mentoring students, writing manuscripts or grant proposals, and communicating research findings.Please contact Joseph Gage ( ) with any inquiries about the position - we encourage inquiries or applications even if you are uncertain whether you meet all the posted job requirements.
Other Work/ResponsibilitiesAdditional duties as required
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Department Required Skills
- PhD in quantitative, statistical, and/or molecular genetics; genomics; plant breeding; and/or bioinformatics; or similar/related field.
- Experience in quantitative genetics, genomics, plant breeding, bioinformatics, statistical genetics, and/or molecular genetics.
- Programming experience in R, Python, bash, or similar programming languages
- Experience building, training, and interpreting results from machine learning models
- Fundamental knowledge of statistics and experimental design/analysis
- Experience with high-performance Linux computing environments
Valid NC Driver's License required? No
Commercial Driver's License Required? NoRecruitmentRecruitment DetailsAnticipated Hiring Range commensurate with experience ($58,656-$68,000)
If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how manyRecruitment DatesJob Open Date 08/12/2025Applicant InformationQuick Link
EEONC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or .Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * How did you learn of this opportunity?
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- * Do you have programming experience in R, Python, bash, or similar programming languages?
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- * Do you have less than five (5) years of postdoctoral experience?
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- * Do you have or will you have by the start date a PhD in quantitative, statistical, and/or molecular genetics, genomics, plant breeding, and/or bioinformatics, or a similar/related field?
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