[IIGB_All] THREE POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS IN THE Jin LAB

[Jennifer Douglas]

THREE POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS IN THE Jin LAB:
Two postdoctoral positions supported by a NIH R35 MIRA grant are available immediately in Dr. Hailing Jin’s lab
Position Description
Two postdoctoral researcher positions are available in Dr. Hailing Jin’s Laboratory at University of California, Riverside to study RNA trafficking and extracellular vesicle-mediated communications between plants and pathogens (Science 2018, 360:1126-1129; Science 2013, 342:118-123; Nature Plants 2016, 2:16151; Nature Plants 2021, DOI:10.1038/s41477-021-00863-8). The successful candidate will utilize molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics and cell biology approaches to study the functional mechanisms of extracellular vesicles, the transported RNAs and other molecules in plant immunity and pathogen virulence.
 Qualification and Experience
Applicants should have recently received a Ph.D. in molecular biology, fungal biology, plant biology, biochemistry, or related disciplines. Highly motivated candidates with strong background and experience in RNA biology, vesicle transport and trafficking and/or host-pathogen interactions are encouraged to apply. Good publication record and prior experience in bioinformatics are highly desirable.  Good written and oral communication skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative environment are also required.

Qualification and Experience
Applicants should have recently received a Ph.D. in molecular biology, plant biology or related disciplines. Highly motivated candidates with strong background and experience in citrus greening, citrus biology, plant immunity and plant bacterial interaction are encouraged to apply. Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative environment are also required.

Application
Please send a single PDF file including a personal statement, a full CV, contact information of three references to: Prof. Hailing Jin at hailingj at ucr.edu<mailto:hailingj at ucr.edu>. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Positions will remain open until filled.
The University of California is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. UC Riverside provides a vibrant intellectual atmosphere and a pleasant working environment, as well as career development activities designed for post-doctoral researchers.

The position is initially for one year and renewable upon satisfactory performance. Salary is based on experience according to UC Riverside pay scales with a minimum annual salary of $54,540.





Hailing Jin, Ph.D.
Professor & Cy Mouradick Endowed Chair
Department of Microbiology & Plant Pathology
Center for Plant Cell Biology
Institute for Integrative Genome Biology
University of California
Riverside, CA 92521
Phone: 951-827-7995
https://sites.google.com/a/ucr.edu/dr-hailing-jin-s-laboratory/home

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