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Position Number 998129 Functional Title Post Doctoral Fellow-Osena Position Type Post-docs Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning University Information Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B. Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit UNC Greensboro, Department of Biology teaches biological concepts and research methods to biology and medical technology majors and prepares them for professional careers and/or advanced study. We also introduce non-biology majors to basic biological knowledge and its applications to our society. We prepare graduate students for professional careers and/or further graduate study. By involving undergraduate and graduate students in research, we increase society’s knowledge of living organisms and their environments and we enhance our students’ technical and analytical skills so that they can contribute meaningfully to an increasingly technological society. We apply our skills by serving the University, our profession, and the larger community. Position Summary **Re-Post, Previous Applicants Need Not Re-Apply, Still Under Consideration

The Post Doctoral Fellow is expected to work both independently and in close
collaboration with the Principle Investigator (PI) Dr. Ayalew Osena and students to optimize Agrobacterium transformation of underutilized/orphan crops for improvements of various traits.

Major duties include plant tissue culture, designing genetic constructs for Agrobacterium-mediated transformation, phenotyping and genotyping of genetically modified/edited
plants, data analysis and publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals in a timely manner to meet project milestones, presenting research progress at lab and departmental seminars, and professional conferences, summarizing data for annual report writing for the funing agency, and contributing to grant writing, maintaining details and accurate records of research activities, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and participation in graduate and undergraduate student mentoring.

Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Plant Biotechnology, genetics, or related fields. Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications Preferred expertise includes molecular cloning such as Golden Gate cloning, Gibson assembly, etc., plant tissue culture, and Agrobacterium transformation of model and crop plants. Expertise in monocot transformation is a plus. Expertise in plant genome editing is preferred. Preference will be given to a candidate with strong and related publication records.

Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range Commensurate with Experience Org #-Department Biology - 12204 Job Open Date 03/01/2024 For Best Consideration Date Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Time Limited If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. The appointment is for 1 year with possible renewal based on progress and continuation of the grant.

Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA Exempt Key Responsibilities ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Percentage Of Time 70 Key Responsibility Research and Development Essential Tasks Conducting wet lab research: Preparing genetic constructs for plant transformation, generating target tissue for transformation including plant tissue culture, preparing Agrobacterium for transformation, generating transgenic lines, genotyping, and phenotyping of transgenic lines.  This involves in vitro as well as in vivo experiments in the lab, sterile culture, control growth facilities, and greenhouses. Percentage Of Time 10 Key Responsibility Data Analysis Essential Tasks Performing statistical analysis, interpreting and evaluating results; preparing reports and/or presentations in a timely manner; monitors and collects research data to assess accuracy, validity, and integrity. Percentage Of Time 10 Key Responsibility Presentations Essential Tasks Professional development including presentation at lab and departmental seminars, as well as national and international conferences, contributing to annual reports, original manuscript writing, and grant writing. Percentage Of Time 10 Key Responsibility Knowledge based duties Essential Tasks Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in the candidate’s area of expertise as needed, learning new tools to improve research productivity as needed, learning and operating new equipment and instruments, etc. ADA Checklist ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Hand Movement-Grasping, Holding, Finger Dexterity, Vision-Skilled Trades, Reading, Writing, Eye-hand coordination, Vision-Color Distinction, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures, Vision-Visual inspection, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye, Hearing, Talking, Standing, Sitting, Walking, Lifting-0-30 lbs., Lifting-30-60 lbs., Pushing/Pulling, Climbing-Stairs, Bending, Squatting, Crawling, Reaching Work Environment Driving - Car/Truck, Location - Trees, Inside, Outside, Others… - Wetlands Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter List of References Reference Letter 1 Reference Letter 2 Reference Letter 3 Optional Documents Link to Professional Portfolio Research Statement Other Documents Supplemental Questions

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* Answering this question does not affect your application, employment, or receiving an assistantship: Will you now or in the future require Visa sponsorship for employment at UNC Greensboro? Yes No