King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
3 weeks ago
Postdoctoral Researcher in Genomic Stability and Breeding of Synthetic Allotetraploid Tomatoes King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Plant Breeding
Funding
Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral position for 2–3 years. The post offers competitive salary and benefits, including relocation support, health insurance, and professional development funding.
Country
Saudi Arabia
University
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher for an interdisciplinary project on genomic stability and breeding of synthetic allotetraploid tomatoes.
The project focuses on plant genomics, polyploidy, tomato breeding, transcriptomics, cytogenetics, recombination analysis, and phenotyping. The successful candidate will investigate why synthetic polyploids can show genomic and phenotypic instability and will help develop approaches for predicting and selecting stable polyploid lines for more resilient horticultural crops.
Key work includes whole-genome sequencing, transcriptomic analysis, structural variation analysis, sub-genome interactions, GISH and other cytogenetic experiments, meiotic behavior studies, and integration of molecular and agronomic data. The role also includes collaboration with field trial teams to assess yield, stress tolerance, and graft compatibility, as well as mentoring graduate and visiting students.
The position is based at KAUST, with access to genomics, phenomics, and computational resources, and offers competitive salary and benefits including relocation support, health insurance, and professional development funding. It is a full-time fixed-term postdoctoral appointment for 2–3 years, starting as soon as possible.
Applications should be submitted through the Interfolio portal linked in the post.
Funding details
Full-time fixed-term postdoctoral position for 2–3 years. The post offers competitive salary and benefits, including relocation support, health insurance, and professional development funding.
What's required
Candidate should be skilled in genomics and able to conduct whole-genome sequencing and transcriptomics analyses, structural variation and recombination analysis, and integrate genomic with phenotypic datasets. Experience with cytogenetic experiments such as GISH, meiotic/chromosomal stability analysis, and developing genomic data analysis pipelines is relevant. The role also involves collaboration with field trial teams and mentoring graduate and visiting students.
How to apply
Apply through the Interfolio application portal using the provided link. Review the position details and submit the required application materials online.
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