Postdoctoral Research Scholar - DEPP
Company:
North Carolina State University
Job Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina
Category:
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Type:
Full-Time
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Position Number: 00112082
Essential Job Duties:
The overall aim of this project is to develop gene drive strains for suppression of the New World screwworm. In the initial phase of the project we will work secondary screwworm, a very closely related species. We will work with primary screwworm in ACL3 containment at a later date, if an import permit is granted.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- The scholar will work closely with Dr Amarish Yadav in developing docking lines for phiC31 recombinase.
- They will use these lines to create fsRIDL gene drive strains, building on our earlier work with fsRIDL lines.
- The postdoctoral scholar may work on developing suppression gene drive strains targeting sex determination genes such as doublesex. This involves making gene constructs, developing transgenic lines and evaluating the lines.
Departmental Required Skills:
- PhD in molecular biology, genetics, entomology or related discipline
- Ph.D. with less than five years postdoctoral experience essential.
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
- Experience in genetics is desired.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications:
N/A
AA/EOE:
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If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
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.
Department: 111801 - Entomology and Plant Pathology
Location: Raleigh, NC
