[IIGB_All] Fwd: Two Postdoctoral Positions - Stomatal Development. The University of Texas at Austin

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Hi all,  forwarding a postdoc opportunity with Keiko Torii.

Patty


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Hi Patty,

We are looking for postdocs (this flyer has 2 positions, but we are also looking for someone interested in live imaging/cell biology)--- it would be great if you can possibly forward to those people who might be interested in the opportunity?

Many thanks!
Keiko

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Two Postdoctoral Positions - Stomatal Development. The University of Texas at Austin

   ~The mechanisms of cell-fate specification and rewiring of signaling for adaptation~

Keiko Torii Lab; Howard Hughes Medical Institute and University of Texas at Austin

Two postdoctoral positions are available starting Summer 2023 (or negotiable) to study the forefront of plant developmental biology, specifically the mechanisms of stomatal development. The project will be in collaboration with an international, diverse and inclusive team of experts in developmental genetics, genomics and proteomics, cell biology/live-cell imaging, and structural biology. The successful candidates will be actively participating in one of the following projects:

Position 1: Unraveling the functions and regulations of master regulatory transcription factor complexes driving stomatal cell-state transitions.

Position 2: Developing an amphibious plant model system, Rorippa aquatica, to investigate the molecular basis of adaptation to underwater environment.

Solid backgrounds in basic molecular biology/biochemistry/cell biology/genetics and a demonstrated record of scientific productivity (e.g. a first-authored research manuscript) are required. For position 1, previously demonstrated experimental and dry (standard bioinformatic pipelines) skills in RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, etc, are highly desired. For position 2, previous experience and skills in tissue culture, transformation, and gene editing are a real plus.

For some of our recent publications see: Ikematsu et al. 2023, Curr Biol; Chen et al. 2023 Nat Plants; Kim et al. 2022 Nat Plants; Han et al. 2022 Dev Cell; Seo et al. 2022 PNAS

Previous experience in growing and maintaining Arabidopsis/other crop plants is not a prerequisite. However, all Torii lab members are expected to grow their own plants for his/her/their own experiments and meticulously maintain transgenic/mutant lines, perform genetic analysis. A candidate must have strong communication and analytical skills, must be self-motivated and success-driven, and be able to work as a team as well as independently.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience; and based on the HHMI or NIH scale. The positions will be initially available for one year, with yearly renewal, up to five years, based on the successful annual performance reviews and funding availability. The successful candidates are encouraged to apply for independent fellowships to gain independent programs for his/her future career path. A preference will be given to candidates within two years of postdoctoral experience.

Send a CV and a cover letter (1-2 pages) outlining your research program and career goals. Indicate the specific project you would like to pursue from the above. We highly welcome creative candidates who have his/her/their own ideas to develop the project.  Please provide the names and contacts of three-four referees to:

Prof. Keiko Torii
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Department of Molecular Biosciences, University of Texas at Austin
ktorii at utexas.edu<mailto:ktorii at utexas.edu> (toriilabmanager at gmail.com<mailto:toriilabmanager at gmail.com>)
https://www.plant-stomata.org/

HHMI and University of Texas are Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.

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Keiko U. Torii, Ph.D.  (鳥居啓子　she/her)

Investigator
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Johnson and Johnson Centennial Chair in Plant Cell Biology
Professor
Department of Molecular Biosciences
The University of Texas at Austin
2506 SPEEDWAY
AUSTIN, TX 78712
ktorii at utexas.edu<mailto:ktorii at utexas.edu>

Affiliate Professor
Department of Biology
University of Washington
Box. 351800
Seattle, WA 98195-1800
USA
ktorii at u.washington.edu<mailto:ktorii at u.washington.edu>

Visiting Professor
Institute of Transformative Biomolecules (WPI-ITbM)
Nagoya University,
Chikusa, Nagoya, Aichi, 464-8601
Japan
Office phone: +81-(0)52-747-6469 (Admin Assist. Ms. Mikiko Fukatsu)
torii at itbm.nagoya-u.ac.jp<mailto:torii at itbm.nagoya-u.ac.jp>

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