Washington State University Seeks Research Associate for Wheat Heat Resilience Study
Washington State University's Institute of Biological Chemistry is seeking a full-time Research Associate in Pullman, Washington. The position focuses on evaluating and certifying heat resilience in wheat, specifically examining reproductive-stage responses to heat stress. The successful candidate will join a research program that integrates greenhouse and field experimentation with advanced plant imaging and tissue-analysis methods. Key responsibilities include designing and executing heat-stress field trials, developing and maintaining portable heat-stress application tents, and collecting vegetative and reproductive plant tissues. The role also involves conducting electron and scanning electron microscopy, cryosectioning, immunocytochemistry, light microscopy, image analysis, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and mentoring students. Applicants must possess a PhD in plant sciences with strong experience in plant stress biology and expertise in field trials characterizing wheat reproductive systems u...