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Responsibilities: Lead bioinformatics efforts for CRISPR gene editing across crop species, including working with graduate students and crop research groups to prioritize target genes, analyze sequences,design sgRNAs and help analyze sequence data of edited progeny. Assist with optimizing CRISPR techniques in the Agrilife Research Crop Genome Editing. Assist with optimizing next-generation sequencing techniques in the AgriLifef Research Genomics and Bioinformatics Services Lab. Other duties as required. Required Education and Required Experience: PhD. Required Special knowledge abilities and skills: Familiarity with molecular genetics concepts, good communication and computer skills, good lab skills, ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.
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Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Responsibilities: Lead bioinformatics efforts for CRISPR gene editing across crop species, including working with graduate students and crop research groups to prioritize target genes, analyze sequences,design sgRNAs and help analyze sequence data of edited progeny. Assist with optimizing CRISPR techniques in the Agrilife Research Crop Genome Editing. Assist with optimizing next-generation sequencing techniques in the AgriLifef Research Genomics and Bioinformatics Services Lab. Other duties as required. Required Education and Required Experience: PhD. Required Special knowledge abilities and skills: Familiarity with molecular genetics concepts, good communication and computer skills, good lab skills, ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.
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Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Agency: Texas A&M Agrilife Research
Department: Genomics & Bioinformatics Services Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate Job Location: College Station, Texas Job Type: Staff Comments to Applicants: All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the agency's verification of credentials and/or other information required by agency procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity. About Us: Texas A&M AgriLife Research is the state’s premier research and technology development agency in agriculture, natural resources, and the life sciences. Headquartered in College Station, AgriLife Research has a statewide presence, with scientists and research staff on other Texas A&M University System campuses and at the 13 regional Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Centers. We conduct more than 500 projects each year, with more than $202.5 million in research funding for fiscal year 2015. AgriLife Research helps to improve the productivity, efficiency, and profitability of agriculture. At the same time, we focus on conserving natural resources and protecting the environment. Texas A&M AgriLife Research is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 845-2423.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]