The laboratory of Dr.Xiaosa (Jack) Xuin the Department of Plant Biology
at the University of California, Davis, wishes to employ a 100%-time
Postdoc who will contribute to plant developmental genetics and/or
single-cell genomics research.

Apply link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06904

Feel free to contact PI, Xiaosa (Jack) Xu, xjkxu@ucdavis.edu for specific
questions regarding the position.

Position description:

The candidate will work closely with the PI and other lab members to
design and implement a variety of cutting-edge projects focused on
plant development and evolution, single-cell genomics, genome editing,
and genetics.

Research (90%): The Postdoc will work closely with the PI and lab members,
as well as collaborators at UC Davis and other institutions, to conduct
single-cell genomics and spatial transcriptomics experiments, perform data
analysis, and validate findings through genome editing. The candidate
will have the opportunity to be involved in: 1) Conducting single-cell
genomics and spatial transcriptomics experiments by extracting DNA and
RNA from single cells and plant tissue sections, and preparing libraries
for next-generation sequencing; 2) Performing cutting-edge single-cell
genomics and spatial transcriptomics data analysis using packages in
Linux, R, Python, etc; 3) Genotyping plant mutations and conducting
molecular, cell biology, and biochemistry experiments, such as building
CRISPR gene-editing constructs, imaging fluorescent plants, extracting
proteins from bacteria and plants, and performing immunoprecipitation
and western blot analysis for proteins of interest; 4) Propagating and
caring for plants in the field, greenhouse, and growth chambers.

Professional Competence and Activities (5%): The candidate is
expected to work semi-independently with oversight from the principal
investigator. The candidate will assist in preparing data figures, tables,
and summaries of results for progress reports to the funding agency. The
candidate will keep a detailed laboratory notebook or digital notebook,
including experimental methods and results. The candidate will write
research results for publication by drafting sections of the manuscript
and assisting with editing the full manuscript. The candidate will attend
seminars on topics related to fields of interest, participate and present
in lab meetings and journal clubs, and engage in scientific discussions
with collaborators. The candidate will present research findings at
suitable external scientific meetings, either on campus or elsewhere,
depending on the availability of funds. Additionally, the candidate
may participate in training programs to enhance knowledge and skills,
depending on their long-term goals.

University and Public Service (5%): The Postdoc will actively contribute
to lab activities through meetings and unit/campus presentations,
participate in public outreach activities, and assist with mentoring
graduate and undergraduate students or student interns.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications
(required at time of application)

- Ph.D. in the area of Biology, Plant Biology, Computational Biology,
  Developmental Biology, Genetics, Evolution, Molecular and Cell
  Biology, or Systems Biology (Applicants do not need to have their PhD
  degree at the time of application but must have it before starting the
  position).
- Experience in molecular protocols, DNA or RNA focused.
- Experience in molecular cloning and/or CRISPR genome editing.
- Efficient utilization of computer clusters and programming experience
  with Linux, R, Python, or similar tools to analyze genomics data using
  bioinformatics packages and databases.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly motivated and can manage multiple projects.

Preferred qualifications
(other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

- Experience in building NGS libraries.
- Experience in designing, maintaining, and harvesting large-scale
  experiments in fields, greenhouses, and chambers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of imaging with microscopies such as DIC
  and confocal.
- Experience in single-cell genomics

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research

Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion -
Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the
application file will be used to evaluate applicants.

Visit https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/faculty-equity-and-inclusionfor
guidelines about writing a statement and why one is requested.

List of Publications

Reference requirements

3-5 letters of reference required

Xiaosa Xu <xjkxu@ucdavis.edu>

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