Two postdoctoral positions are available at University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

1. The goal of the project is to study the epigenetic regulation of stress response during seed development in rice. Click here for more information: (http://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1121648). The candidate will use genomics and epigenetic approaches to identify and characterize candidate genes regulating stress tolerance during seed development. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Plant Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Plant Genetics, or a closely related field at the time hiring. The candidate will work as part of a team in a collaborative environment. Experience in ChIP-seq, in situ hybridization, LCM, NGS analysis, transgenic and mutant analysis is highly desirable. Publications record is required. Funding is available for 3 years. Initial appointment will be for one year and is renewable for up to 3 years based on satisfactory performance. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

2. A postdoctoral position is available in Walia lab to study the genetics and phenomics of salt tolerance in rice. Click here for project description: (http://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1238125). The project involves using automated image-based phenotyping, transcriptomics, and genetic analysis to identify novel sources of salinity tolerance in rice. This position presents opportunities to work in a group with quantitative geneticists, bioinformatics and image informatics experts. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Plant Biology/Physiology, Plant Genetics, or a closely related field at the time hiring. Experience in next generation sequencing, association/QTL mapping, programming in R/perl/python, handling of large populations and strong statistical skills is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to publish research findings is required. Funding is available for 3 years. Initial appointment will be for one year and is renewable for up to 3 years based on satisfactory performance. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Interested candidate should contact Dr. Harkamal Walia (click the link for contact information http://agronomy.unl.edu/walia). The email should include the following: (1) CV, (2) publications or in press articles, and (3) contact information including phone numbers for at least 3 references, (4) the position for which the candidate is applying. Both positions are available immediately and are open until filled.