Post-Doctoral Fellow - Breeding Data Management and Curation Specialist
Company: Auburn
Location: Auburn
Posted on: May 17, 2025
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Job Description:
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Position Information
Job Title
Post-Doctoral Fellow - Breeding Data Management and Curation
Specialist
Posting Number
P1934F
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The Small Fruit Breeding Program at Auburn University is seeking a
breeding data manager and curator specialist (Post Doc Fellow) to
support the research activities of a USDA Specialty Crops Research
Initiative Program award to Washington State University, Clemson
University, University of Florida, Auburn University, University of
Queensland, and USDA ARS. This highly collaborative project
includes a diverse team of researchers working on crop breeding,
genomics, genetics, curation, and bioinformatics. This is a benefit
eligible, non-tenure track position available for two years. The
project will expand the Rosaceae, Citrus, Vaccinium and Pulse crop
databases to meet community demand for resources with usable big
data aggregated, analyzed, integrated, and visualized, as well as
data management and analysis tools.This specialist based at Auburn
University will support (1) collect, curate, and integrate all
types of genomics, genetics, and breeding big data in easy-to-use
and robust crop-specific databases, and (2) provide
scientists/breeders with personalized training for field data
collection software, big data management and analysis, and use of
database resources, quantify impact of databases on
genomics-assisted breeding, and broadly disseminate project
activities and outcomes. Additionally, the specialist will work
closely with the blueberry breeder at Auburn University to collect
and analyze phenotypic, genotypic, and environmental data to build
prediction models for key traits of blueberry such as flowering
time, yield, and fruit quality.
This position reports to Dr. Sushan Ru at Auburn University.
Meanwhile, the PDs of the Washington State University Drs. Dorrie
Main and Sook Jung and will closely work together with their cohort
of other crop curators and outreach specialists. This position
requires frequent travel including driving.Essential Duties and
Responsibilities include the following:
Minimum Qualifications
The minimum qualification is an earned Ph.D. in Plant Breeding,
Quantitative Genetics, or closely related field at the time
employment begins. The ideal candidate for this position will have
a strong background in plant breeding and genetics, research and
scientific data management, and familiarity with programing.
Selected candidates must have the following essential skills:
Desired Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must complete an on-line application process at the
following link:
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/49851 and attach the
following: 1) cover letter stating research interests and career
goals, 2) current curriculum vita, and 3) copies of all academic
transcripts. When prompted, please provide names, phone numbers,
and email addresses of three professional references. Only COMPLETE
application materials will be considered. Active review of
applications will begin December 1, 2024 and continue until the
position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with education and
experience.
For questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Sushan Ru
at sushan.ru@auburn.edu
The Program: The Small Fruit Breeding Program at Auburn University
is located in Auburn, Alabama, U.S. The program was established in
2021 to develop elite blueberry cultivars for Alabama and the
broader Southeastern United States using a combination of
traditional and molecular breeding technologies. Our research
focuses on multi-environment cultivar evaluation, dissection of the
genetic basis of important traits, and high-throughput phenotyping
in blueberries and potentially other small fruit crops.
The University: Auburn University is an R1 land-grant institution
organized into twelve academic colleges and schools. Auburn is
ranked 40th among public universities in the U.S. News and World
2021 Report. For 2020, 24,505 undergraduates as well as 6,232
graduate and professional students were enrolled. The University is
nationally recognized for its academic excellence, commitments to
community engagement, positive work environment, flourishing
student life programs, and beautiful campus. To learn more about
the University, please visit: www.auburn.edu.
The Community: Auburn is recognized as one of America's best small
towns with a moderate climate and easy access to major cities,
beaches, and mountains. The city is situated along the rapidly
developing I-85 Atlanta, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama corridor.
The combined Auburn-Opelika Metropolitan Statistical Area boasts a
growing population of over 160,000. The City of Auburn grew 43% in
the past decade and is known for an excellent public school system
and a local medical center acknowledged as among the best in the
region. The City of Auburn website has information on the community
and services that can be accessed at:
https://www.auburnalabama.org/
Posting Detail Information
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Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and
education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race,
color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected
veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification
protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal
Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and
equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of
the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to
learn more.
Open Until Filled
Yes
References required for this position?
Yes
If yes, minimum number requested
3
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