Lecturer in Biology

Requisition Id 11037 

Overview: 

The Biosciences Division (BSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is focused on advancing science and technology to better understand complex biological systems and their relationship with the environment. BSD has expertise and special facilities in genomics, computational biology, microbiology, microbial ecology, biophysics and structural biology, and plant sciences. Research experiments include large scale laboratory, greenhouse and field experimental data acquisition, management, organization and analysis to derive insight and hypotheses suitable for further experimental validation and to improve researchers’ ability to further advance understanding of biological systems.

The Plant Systems Biology Group in the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Biosciences Division is seeking a plant biologist. A candidate with expertise in plant physiology or molecular biology is required to study abiotic stress tolerance. The candidate is expected to maintain detailed and accurate records, analyze quantitative data, and communicate results to the scientific community via presentations and publications.

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Perform abiotic stress tolerance studies under greenhouse conditions

• Assess physiological and molecular responses to stress, including hormone measurements, RNA-seq
• Present research progress in project meetings and national/international conferences
• Publish scientific results in peer-reviewed journals in a timely manner
• Maintain detailed and accurate records
• Acquire and analyze data in keeping with project scheduling
• Take a position of leadership for day-to-day laboratory operations while addressing all of ORNL’s environmental health and safety requirements
• Self-assess experimental research skill set and identify weakness and secure learning resources to address these issues
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, health and quality program requirements
• Maintain strong dedication to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics

Basic Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in plant biology, plant physiology, molecular biology, genetics, or a related field is required, or a Master’s degree with 1-3 years of related experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in performing stress tolerance studies, e.g drought, salinity
• Experience in plant culture
• Experience with physiological measurements
• Effective writing and presentation skills, demonstrated by a strong publication record from previous research
• Desire to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team 

Project Hire: This is a temporary assignment of 12 months with potential for extension.

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.