Postdoctoral fellow-doubled haploid (DH) research

Heartland Plant Innovations, Inc., Manhattan, KS, is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to participate in a research program focused on improving the potential of microspore culture in wheat doubled haploid (DH) production.

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing DH lines using microspore culture in a collection of wheat genetic stocks, conducting genetic analysis to identify factors affecting haploid regeneration, and developing a system for highly-efficient induction of green plants in microspore culture over most wheat genotypes.

Applicants must:

1) Have an earned Ph.D. degree in plant science, plant genetics, molecular biology, or a closely related discipline;

2) Possess hands-on experience in plant tissue culture;

3) Have data analysis experience including molecular marker analysis, QTL analysis, association mapping, and related techniques;  

4) Have the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team;

5) Have the ability to initiate and accomplish research goals and publish results in refereed scientific journals.

Preferred qualification:

Have experience of working on wheat microspore/anther culture in DH production.

Individuals interested in applying should submit the following materials to Dr. Chenggen Chu (Room 3302, Throckmorton Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506 Tel: 785-532-7237 (Office) 785-532-3379 (Fax) email: cchu@heartlandinnovations.com):

1) A letter of application discussing how the stated qualifications are met;

2) A detailed curriculum vitae,

3) Names and addresses (including phone and email) of three current references

Incomplete files will not be considered. Position opens until filled. HPI is an equal opportunity provider and employer.