Associate In ResearchAvailable Title(s):321-YN_FACULTY - Associate inBusiness Title:Associate InEmployee Type:Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)Time Type:Full timePosition Term:12 MonthPosition Details:Summary of Duties:The Associate in Research will be responsible for conducting experiments in the laboratory and greenhouse, data collection and analysis, writing manuscripts for publication, and presentations at conferences. Specific duties include investigating host-virus interactions using omics approaches such as genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics, develop rapid and sensitive molecular assays for virus detection, establish tissue culture pipeline for generating virus-free plants, carry out structure function studies using a wide range of molecular approaches including yeast two hybrid and biofluorescence assays and site directed mutagenesis, molecular cloning using a variety of cloning systems, whole genome cloning and sequencing, virus genetic diversity studies, and bioinformatics.Required Qualifications:• Ph.D. in Plant Pathology or a related field with strong background in biochemistry• Demonstrated experience in molecular biology of host-virus interactions, and plant tissue culture techniques• Excellent oral and written communication skills• A demonstrated ability to publish original research in peer-reviewed journalsPreferred Qualifications:• Experience in biomolecule-based RNAi studies, and Next Generation Sequencing and BioinformaticsAdditional Information:Area/College: College of Agriculture, Human, and Natural Resource SciencesDepartment: Plant PathologyCity, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164Department Link: http://plantpath.wsu.edu/Annual Salary: $66,000-$68,000In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf and https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.Overtime Eligible: Overtime EligibleFTE: 100%Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on February 1, 2025 with the opportunity to be extended annually subject to approval and availability of funding.Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Re