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Careers in the Plant SciencesPostdoctoral / Research AssocaiteWashington State University - Richland, WA, United States
Position Title:
Postdoctoral / Research Assocaite
Position Type:
Research Associate
Application Review Begins:
Friday, March 08, 2024
Application Deadline:
Friday, May 10, 2024
Institution:
Washington State University
Department/Division:
Viticulture and Enology
Field (e.g., systematics):
Plant Anatomy and Ultrastructure
City:
Richland, WA, United States
General Information:
A postdoctoral or Research Associate position is available at Washington State University Tri-Cities, Richland, WA, in Dr. Bhaskar Bondada's laboratory. The successful candidate will work independently and closely with Dr. Bondada to examine the cellular and ultrastructural responses of grapevines infected with the Red Blotch virus, employing transmission and scanning electron microscopy techniques.
The primary duties of the researcher will include preparing grapevine tissues for examination using transmission and scanning electron microscopies. This will involve fixing tissues using different fixatives, sectioning the embedded tissues using an ultramicrotome, staining, examining the sections with electron microscopy, and interpreting the results and micrographs. The ideal candidate should have expertise in electron microscopy techniques, light microscopy, and basic plant anatomy and ultrastructure knowledge. A strong publication record emphasizing electron microscopy-related research will be given preference. For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Dr. Bhaskar Bondada at bbondada@wsu.edu
Qualifications/Requirements:
MS or PhD emphasizing plant ultrastructure related work using electron microscopy..
Responsibilities:
A postdoctoral or Research Associate position is available at Washington State University Tri-Cities, Richland, WA, in Dr. Bhaskar Bondada's laboratory. The successful candidate will work independently and closely with Dr. Bondada to examine the cellular and ultrastructural responses of grapevines infected with the Red Blotch virus, employing transmission and scanning electron microscopy techniques.
The primary duties of the researcher will include preparing grapevine tissues for examination using transmission and scanning electron microscopies. This will involve fixing tissues using different fixatives, sectioning the embedded tissues using an ultramicrotome, staining, examining the sections with electron microscopy, and interpreting the results and micrographs. The ideal candidate should have expertise in electron microscopy techniques, light microscopy, and basic plant anatomy and ultrastructure knowledge. A strong publication record emphasizing electron microscopy-related research will be given preference. For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Dr. Bhaskar Bondada at bbondada@wsu.edu
Application Instructions (submission methods, etc.):
For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Dr. Bhaskar Bondada at bbondada@wsu.edu
Web Link:
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Compensation Range:
Contact Name:
Bhaskar Bondada, bbondada@wsu.edu
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