Job Description

The successful candidate will work with Jieshun Lin on MOE Tier2 under a project on The molecular mechanism of FUN Decoding Zn signals in legumes.

The main responsibilities of the position include:

• Conduct experiments;
• supervise students;
• accomplish lab jobs;
• present in scientific meeting and conferences;
• write manuscripts and proposal

Qualifications

PhD in Plant Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology, or a related field, with background in Plant Genetics, Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry, preferably with experience Plant-Microbe Interaction or Plant Nutrition.

Skills:

• Expertise in molecular cloning, imaging, protein-DNA and protein-protein interactions (ChIP, IP-MS, Y2H). 
• Proficiency in plant transformation, CRISPR genome editing, or related genetic engineering techniques are desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent scientific writing and communication skills, with a track record of peer-reviewed publications.

Experience:

• Experience in cell biology techniques such as confocal microscopy, histological staining, and protein localization studies.
• Proficiency in genetic analysis, including construct design and making, genotyping, and functional characterization of genes is advantageous.