| Type of position | Graduate Research Assistantship (PhD) |
| Employer | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
| Location | Urbana, Illinois, USA |
| Description of Location | College of ACES, Department of Crop Sciences (https://cropsciences.illinois.edu), 1102 S. Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801. |
| Salary | Commensurate with PhD student GRA (2023-24) |
| Closing date of competition | Available until a suitable candidate is identified. |
| Date position available | August 1, 2023 |
| Description of duties |
A Graduate Research Assistant position (PhD) is available at the University of Illinois-Urbana in the weed physiology program of Dr. Dean Riechers, with the possibility to also serve as a Teaching Assistant. The overall research topic is to investigate and comprehensively understand the genetic basis for metabolic herbicide resistance in dioecious Amaranthus. Students will perform cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research aimed at unraveling genetic and biochemical mechanisms of weed resistance related to rapid herbicide detoxification. Research experimentation will generate and integrate data from genomic, metabolomic (HPLC and LC-MS/MS), quantitative gene expression, greenhouse dose-response analysis (PRE and POST herbicides) and cell biology studies utilizing advanced microscopy techniques. |
| Qualifications sought |
Qualifications include a BS or MS in weed science, plant biology, physiology, biochemistry, genetics or molecular biology discipline. Experience with gene expression, QTL analysis and/or metabolite profiling is desirable but is not required. |
| Contact for additional information | Further application details will be provided upon request. |
| Application procedure | |
| Submit what | Interested applicants should send an email stating their academic and research interests, professional background, and current resume (PDF) to Dr. Dean E. Riechers, Professor of Weed Physiology ([email protected]). Including copies of published papers in scientific journals is desirable but not required. A formal Graduate School application can be submitted anytime, but ideally the successful applicant can start their PhD program in fall semester 2023. |
| Submit to | Dr. Dean E. Riechers, Professor of Weed Physiology ([email protected]) |
| Additional Information | The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO. To learn more about the University’s commitment to diversity, please visit http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu. |
