Analysis Skills, Bacteria, Bioinformatics, Biology, Evolutionary Ecology, Genetics, Genomics, Publications, Team Player, Writing Skills
- The successful candidate will lead a large greenhouse genetic mapping experiment to map the plant genetic basis of plant-associated microbial community variation.
- This work will involve sterile culture of bacteria, greenhouse rearing of plants, plant genome resequencing, microbiome sequencing, bioinformatic analyses, and associated manuscript publication.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
- Skills in microbial culturing.
- Ability to rear plants in a greenhouse or growth chamber.
- Willingness and ability to work independently and in a team as needed.
- Strong writing skills.