Research Assistant Professor

Position Announcement

Research Assistant Professor – Plant genome editing and Agrobacterium-mediated transformation

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology invites applications for the position of Research Assistant Professor.

Position Description

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Oklahoma State University is looking for a Research Assistant Professor position within the department. This position will contribute to the undergraduate and graduate researcher training and participate in the development and preparation of manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals and abstracts for the submission to scientific meetings. The individual hired will also be expected to submit grant proposals and develop an independent competitively-funded research program.

The individual hired will work in collaboration with the Mysore laboratory ( ) and their salary will be covered by an NSF-funded project to develop novel approaches for plant genome editing and transformation. This project will use an engineered Agrobacterium strain expressing a type III secretion system that has been engineered to deliver proteins that enhance transformation and genome editing in plants. Plants such as Rice, Nicotiana benthamiana, and Arabidopsis will be used to optimize genome editing and transformation approaches. Once successful, these approaches will be used to edit desired genes in crops such as wheat, sorghum and soybean.

Salary Information

A competitive salary plus benefits, including retirement, will be offered. OSU’s competitive benefits and eligibility can be found at .

Contingent upon available funding.

Employment Conditions

This is an 11-month temporary 100% research, career-track faculty position. The initial appointment will be for two years where the individual hired will be expected to conduct research within the umbrella of the Mysore laboratory research focus, while developing their own independent competitively funded research program. Renewal of this appointment each year is contingent upon need, performance, and upon available funding. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled with a suitable applicant. Anticipated start date is October 2025 (start date is somewhat flexible).

Qualifications

Required qualifications : Applicants must have a . in plant biotechnology or a related discipline, possess a good work ethic and the ability to multitask, have experience working in plant molecular biology, gene editing and plant transformation, and demonstrate exceptional grant, manuscript and presentation writing skills as well as the ability to work independently while guiding research students and laboratory technicians.

Application

To apply : Applications must be submitted online at : https : / /

Applicants should submit : 1) a 1–2-page cover letter summarizing their experience and research expertise related to the above project goals and required qualifications, 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) contact information for three professional references.