Job Description

PLSC PDF in Vector Biology and Plant Virology

Primary Purpose: The Prager Group (www.pragerlab.ca) in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join our research team studying applied aspects of plant virology in pulse crops.

Nature of Work: The successful candidate will lead a project to examine the frequency, symptomology, and population genetic variation of plant pathogenic viruses in Saskatchewan pulse crops with a focus on Pea seedborne mosaic virus. Saskatchewan is a major producer of pulse crops including lentil, faba, chickpea and pea and both viruses and aphid vectors are emerging threats to production. In addition to assigned projects, the candidate will be encouraged to peruse their own related interests.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities: The successful candidate will perform research, prepare publications and reports, and contribute to mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.

Education: PhD. in entomology, virology, plant pathology or related discipline.

Experience: Relevant and necessary experience includes: experience with insect vectors of plant viruses, experience maintaining aphid colonies, experience with plant virology including techniques such as viral propagation, evidence of strong technical writing ability, including first-authored peer-reviewed publications, ability to plan, co-ordinate and execute research activities, and a track-record of research achievement, demonstrated ability to work on collaborative and interdisciplinary research

Skills: Molecular biology skills including qPCR, RT-PCR, sequencing, primer design, and analysis of molecular and sequence data.

To Apply:
Interested applicants must include the following in their application: cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for two references, one sample publication

Department: Plant Sciences
Status: Term
Employment Group: Post-Doctoral Fellows - PSAC
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary Information: The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Posted Date: 10/10/2022
Closing Date: 12/4/2022
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

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