Careers in the Plant Sciences

Research Associate

Washington State University - Richland, WA, United States

Position Title: Research Associate
Position Type: Research Associate
Application Review Begins: Thursday, January 30, 2025
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025
Institution: Washington State University
Department/Division: Viticulture and Enology
Field (e.g., systematics):
City: Richland, WA, United States
General Information: A 6-month Research Associate position is available at Washington State University Tri-Cities in Richland, WA, in Dr. Bhaskar Bundara’s laboratory. The successful candidate will work independently and closely with Dr. Bondada to study the cellular and ultrastructural responses of grapevines infected with the Red Blotch virus. This research will utilize transmission and scanning electron microscopy techniques at the Electron Microscopy Facility at WSU in Pullman, WA, where the successful candidate will be located and conduct the research.
Qualifications/Requirements: The ideal candidate should hold an MS or PhD and possess a foundational knowledge of plant anatomy and ultrastructure. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in microscopy, particularly in electron microscopy-related research.
Responsibilities: The candidate will receive training in electron microscopy techniques. The primary responsibilities of the researcher will include preparing grapevine tissues for examination through transmission and scanning electron microscopy. This preparation process involves fixing tissues using various fixatives, sectioning the embedded tissues with an ultramicrotome, staining, examining the sections with electron microscopy, and interpreting the results and micrographs.
Application Instructions (submission methods, etc.): If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and would like to learn more about the project, salary, and benefits, please contact Dr. Bhaskar Bondada at bbondada@wsu.edu for additional information. We look forward to receiving your application.
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Contact Name: Bhaskar Bondada, bbondada@wsu.edu