Opportunities
Our laboratory is looking for individuals with experience and expertise in plant genomics and genome editing . Prospective candidates should contact Dr. Prasanta Subudhi (e-mail: psubudhi@agcenter.lsu.edu) for the details of the avilable positions.
Current Openings
Postdoctoral Researcher (Genome Editing)
The School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences is seeking a highly motivated researcher for a recent USDA-NIFA SAS Grant to improve sustainability of rice farming. The position is focused on unravelling the molecular mechanisms and developing high yielding breeding lines with improved tolerance to salinity, drought, and heat stresses in rice. Primary responsibilities of this position include application of genome editing to validate candidate genes associated with traits to mitigate impacts of climate change, and characterize genome edited plant.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Ph. D. in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Molecular Biology, a related field with a strong publication record, organizational, written and oral communication skills, and ability to work in cooperation with other lab members. The candidate should have solid hands-on experience in genome editing and characterization of genome-edited plants . Experience in analysis and interpretation of next generation sequencing data is preferable .
Graduate Assistant (M.S. level)
The School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences is seeking a motivated researcher to work on salinity, drought, temperature extremes (cold and heat), water use efficiency, and nitrogen use efficiency. Major responsibilities include use of genome editing to validate important candidate genes associated with abiotic stress tolerance traits.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: B.S in Biology, Agriculture, Plant Breeding, Genetics, or related field with a strong organizational, written and oral communication, and ability to work in cooperation with other lab members. The candidate should have a thorough understanding and experience in genome editing tools and characterization of genome edited plants.
Positions are immediately available or until suitable candidates are identified.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Candidates should send a cover letter describing the suitability of his/her expertise and qualification for the project, a current curriculum vitae, copies of university transcripts, and have three current letters of recommendation sent directly to: Dr. Prasanta K. Subudhi, School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences, Louisiana State University, 104 MB Sturgis Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, Tel: (225)-578-1303; Fax: (225)-578-1403, E-mail: psubudhi@agcenter.lsu.edu.