Temporary Cotton Breeding Research Associate

Position Information
Posting Number
PG196077TM

Position Number
11ASO3722

Position Type
Temporary

Essential Job Duties
The research associate will be an integral member of the cotton breeding and genetics research team. The incumbent will play a major role in map-based cloning of agronomically important genes in cotton. Key responsibilities include conducting advanced genetic, genomic, and molecular biology experiments to determine gene structure and function to validate the candidate genes. Essential activities associated with this role include plant phenotyping; harvesting and processing seed; growing and maintaining genetic stocks in greenhouses; collecting tissue samples; performing DNA and RNA isolations; conducting multiple sequence alignments and phylogenetic analyses; qRT-PCR; virus-induced gene silencing; phytochemical analyses; and basic bioinformatics analyses. The research assistant is also expected to collaborate with team members to develop gene knockouts using CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing technologies and methodically documenting and summarizing results and assist in writing draft manuscripts.

Is Time Limited
No

If Yes, Appointment Length

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• Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
• Enhance your career with LEAD courses
  
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Department Information
Job City & State
Raleigh, NC

Department
Crop Science

System Information
Classification Title
Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title
Temporary Cotton Breeding Research Associate

Requirements and Preferences
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Other Work/Responsibilities

• n/a

Minimum Experience/Education

• Relevant Master's degree, or Relevant Bachelor's and 3 or more years of relevant experience, relevant independent experience and education

Department Required Skills

• Experience with working with plants and/or general biology or general agriculture
• Hands on expertise in plant genetic analyses or basic plant molecular biology or genomics or bioinformatics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well independently and in a collaborative research environment

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Prior experience in performing plant breeding, plant genetics, molecular biology or genomics research and publication of results from such research

Required License or Certification

• Valid driver's license

Valid NC Driver's License required?
Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required?
No

Recruitment Details
Anticipated Hiring Range
$24-$29/hr

Recruitment Dates
Job Open Date
06/29/2026

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