Post-Doctoral Associate -- Continuous Opening (Agronomy & Plant Genetics)

Appointment percentages are between 50-100%.

This is a continuous job opening, allowing faculty members/PIs to review and interview applicants as funding comes available. The position will remain open from July 2024 - June 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities: Positions available in the Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics in areas of related and relevant research. This position is responsible for conducting research and providing service that provides further development of career skills and/or allows them opportunities to learn new research techniques. Incumbent is trained by and works in conjunction with a faculty mentor who determines the training agenda. Examples of work may include: carrying out and/or supervising lab experiments; developing experimental procedures; collecting and analyzing data; participating in preparing and presenting data; author, co-author, or otherwise collaborate on reports, papers, and publications.

Note: These positions are contingent upon availability of funding. All applications are reviewed when such openings occur. Duration of appointment, position and salary vary according to funding and qualifications of candidate. Postings typically run from one to three years, but may last up to five years. The starting salary begins at $56,484 for 12-month, 100% time appointments. The starting salary may be higher, commensurate with experience and funding. The Department of Agromony and Plant Genetics, maintains a file of applications from candidates for temporary part-time and full-time research positions on a continuous basis. These temporary positions are available to persons holding an earned doctorate degree in Applied Plant Sciences or a closely related field and possessing applicable research experience.

These temporary positions are periodically available to individuals holding an earned Ph.D. degree and applicable training and/or experience. The positions vary in areas of specialization depending on availability of funding and are either full or part-time.

Please visit our webpage at https://agronomy.cfans.umn.edu/

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The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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