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Job Description

The successful candidate will work with Dr Jieshun Lin on Presidential Young Professorship under a project on Maximizing Biological Nitrogen Fixation Across Environmental Conditions.

Qualifications

PhD in Plant Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology, or a related field.
Strong background in plant genetics, biochemistry, and molecular biology, preferably with experience working on protein-protein interactions

Skills:

• Expertise in plant genetics, molecular cloning, gene expression analysis (qPCR, RNA-seq), and protein studies (Western blot, co-immunoprecipitation)
• Proficiency in plant transformation, CRISPR genome editing, or related genetic engineering techniques are desirable
• Ability to analyse large datasets using bioinformatics tools is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and collaborativel
• Excellent scientific writing and communication skills, with a track record of peer-reviewed publications

Experience:

• Genetic analysis, including construct design and making, genotyping, and functional characterization of genes
• Proficiency in protein-protein interactions such as IP-MS and CO-IP
• Familiarity with cell biology techniques such as confocal microscopy, and protein localization analyses is advantageous.