Postdoctoral Research Associate – Evolutionary and Systems Biology of Plants and Microalgae

Position Summary

We invite applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate to support research in evolutionary biology, molecular and systems biology, and functional genomics of plants and microalgae. This position is available immediately and is renewable annually, contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding availability.
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary research program focused on understanding the evolution and plasticity of gene/genome architecture, and the diverse molecular mechanisms regulating gene expression across green lineage organisms. Using integrative omics-based approaches, emphasis will be placed on alternative gene regulatory strategies, such as polycistrons, non-canonical promoters, UTR architecture, alternative splicing, RNA stability, and epigenetic control.

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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 41684BR.

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

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. 
Full information

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