PhD Candidate

Position overview

Assistant Professor Dr. Dora Wang’s Research Group at the University of New Hampshire (US), is recruiting 1-2 PhD students in plant molecular biology, plant genetics and biotechnology, or related field. Students will work on projects aiming at understanding the physiological, genetic and molecular basis of fruit ripening.

Skills required: basis and advanced molecular biology technologies, including gene cloning, CRISPR/Cas-based gene editing, plant transformation, physiological and molecular phenotyping of mutants, RT-QPCR, and omics techniques. Microscopic techniques such as confocal microscope, electron microscopy are preferred.

Start Date: Negotiable

Funding: Successful candidates will receive full scholarships covering tuition fees and living expenses.

Opportunities: Collaboration with industry and international academic partners.

Requirements:

A Master’s degree in plant molecular biology, plant biotechnology, plant genetics and genomics or related field.

Passion for research and innovative problem-solving.

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

English proficiency meeting UNH's requirements, with strong written and oral communication skills.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should email the following documents to wdd841111475@gmail.com

CV

Research experience and interests

Representative publications

GPA and academic transcripts

English test scores (if applicable)

Contact information for two or three references.

Dr. Wang’s research focuses on understanding the physiological, genetic and molecular basis of fruit ripening and plant response to environmental stresses, and developing novel crops with desirable traits using advanced molecular breeding strategies including CRISPR technologies. Dr. Wang’s laboratory has made original scientific contributions of major significance in the field of fruit biology, particularly in understanding the genetic and molecular basis of fruit ripening. Dr. Wang has published around 30 papers in high quality journals, including Nature Biotechnology; Plant Physiology, Trends in Plant Science, which have gathered over 1500 citations. Dr. Wang serves as an associate editor, guest editor, and reviewer for more than 10 scientific journals.

UNH

University of New Hampshire is New Hampshire’s flagship public research university that was founded in 1866, ranking in the 2025 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #109. UNH is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity. UNH is committed to pursuing research, with award-winning faculty, cutting-edge facilities. UNH is composed of eleven colleges and graduate schools, offering 2,000 courses in over 100 majors. The main campus is located in the town of Durham, a classic New England college town. We have one of the safest and most sustainable campuses in the country, surrounded by incredible scenery. Experience the beauty of all four seasons while walking to class, downtown, or through the trails of the 250-acre College Woods. On weekends, you can hop a bus to the bustling artistic community of Portsmouth or the Atlantic coast, carpool with friends to the iconic White Mountains, or take the train (the station’s right on campus!) to Boston.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $26.26 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Ability to Commute:

• Durham, NH 03824 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Durham, NH 03824: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $26