Student Assistant Position –
Cotton Research

Location: Lopez-Arredondo Lab, IGCAST, Department of Plant and Soil Science
Position Type: Temporary, Part-Time (Summer and Fall)
Compensation: Hourly wage, based on experience and university guidelines

Position Summary

We are seeking motivated student assistants to support ongoing research on cotton during the
summer term. The position offers hands-on experience in plant research across laboratory,
greenhouse, and field environments. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in
plant science, agriculture, biotechnology, or related fields.

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Postdoctoral Research Associate – Protein Engineering and Genome Editing

Position Summary

We seek a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a multidisciplinary
team focused on advanced protein engineering and genome editing. This position is part of an
industry‐funded project to develop next‐generation enzymes and microbial strains for crop
improvement.
The successful candidate will have a strong and demonstrated background in enzyme modeling,
metabolic engineering, and genome editing tools like CRISPR/Cas systems. This is an exciting
opportunity to contribute to cutting‐edge research at the intersection of synthetic biology,
computational biology, and industrial biotechnology. 
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Applicants who meet all the required qualifications should visit the Texas Tech University
job application site at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/workattexastech/ and search for
Requisition ID 41436BR.

For further inquiries or questions related to posting, please contact
Damar Lopez-Arredondo,
Institute of Genomics for Crop Abiotic Stress Tolerance (IGCAST),
Department of Plant & Soil Science,
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY, Lubbock, TX, 79409
Email: Damar.Lopez-Arredondo@ttu.edu

Ph.D. position/ Plant Transformation and Genome Editing

Position Description

The Janga lab research focuses on the improvement of crop plants using genetic engineering and genome editing technologies. The lab is seeking a motivated Ph.D. student with experience in plant tissue culture and molecular biology. The ideal candidate should have experience working with genetic transformation and cloning techniques.

Preferred Qualification

Curiosity and motivation to study plant genetics by applying plant transformation or genome editing techniques.

Experience in plant transformation, vector construction, and characterization of edited plants.

 Ability to generate transgenic plants in crop plants is preferred.

 M.Sc. (or equivalent) in the field of biology is required.

 Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Application

We look forward to your application, including a letter of motivation describing your skills and research interest, your CV, and contact information for 3 references. Please send your application documents in a single PDF to mjanga@ttu.edu

For further inquiries or questions related to posting, please contact: Dr. Madhusudhana Janga (mjanga@ttu.edu) Institute of Genomics for Crop Abiotic Stress Tolerance (IGCAST),
Department of Plant & Soil Science.