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Research Scientist Resume
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| Desired Industry: Science/Research |
SpiderID: 78861 |
| Desired Job Location: Moscow, Idaho |
Date Posted: 2/23/2017 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: |
| Desired Wage: 65000 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Management (Manager, Director) |
Willing to Travel: Yes, 50-75% |
| Highest Degree Attained: Doctoral |
Willing to Relocate: Yes |
Objective:
Multifaceted and highly analytical professional, interested in obtaining a teaching/research position within plant agricultural science/plant pathology to effectively utilize acquired knowledge, skills, and abilities honed through strong educational foundation and research experience. Adept at working in diverse environments and establishing rapport with various professionals from all levels and backgrounds, utilizing bilingual fluency in English and Chinese.
Experience:
University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
Research Associate, Plant, Soil and Entomological Sciences, Plant Virology Lab 2016–Present
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Plant, Soil and Entomological Sciences, Plant Virology Lab 2014–2016
Gather field samples of potato, faba and common beans, as well as peas to detect different potential viruses, including legume crop viruses and Potato virus Y.
Employ analytical skills in characterizing genetic determinants of pathogenicity of Bean common mosaic virus (BCMV) and Bean common mosaic necrosis viruses (BCMNV), as well as Pea seed-borne mosaic virus (PSbMV) in common beans and peas.
Perform cloning and sequencing of whole genomes for multiple strains of recombinants of BCMV, BCMNV, and PSbMV.
Facilitate comprehensive bioinformatics and recombination analysis of plant virus genomes; as well as propagation, maintenance, and purification of BCMV, BCMNV and PSbMV strains and isolates.
Research Assistant, Plant, Soil and Entomological Sciences, Plant Virology Lab 2009–2014
Expertly handled the propagation, maintenance, and purification of several legume viruses, including multiple strains of BCMV, Pea enation mosaic virus (PEMV), and Bean leafroll virus (BLRV).
Applied analytical skills in identifying and differencing field isolates for different viruses, focusing on BCMV and PVY through ELISA and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR).
Proactively conducted site-directed mutagenesis in Bean leaf roll virus genome and in vitro transcription and translation of BLRV genes.
Thoroughly assessed overwintering legume hosts for Pea enation mosaic virus.
China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
Research Assistant, Molecular Plant Pathology Laboratory 2007–2008
Offered hands-on support with the construction of the knockout vector of proliferation of germ (POG) gene, along with the completion of its transformation through agro-bacterium.
Held full accountability in executing tissue culture of rice plant.
Wutai Mountain, Hebei Province, China
Intern 2006
Leverage industry knowledge in collecting and recognizing plant diseases and insect pests.
Changping, Beijing, China
Intern 2005
Leverage industry knowledge in collecting and recognizing plant diseases and insect pests.
Awards and Honors
Travel Award: Annual Meeting of the Pacific Division of the American Phytopathological Society: 2012
Excellent Graduate Thesis Prize: 2007
China Agricultural University Scholarship (3): 2006; 2005; and 2004
China Agricultural University Progressive Scholarship: 2005
Education:
Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Sciences: 2014, GPA: 4.0/4.0
University of Idaho, Moscow, ID, USA
Bachelor of Arts in Agronomy: 2007, GPA: 3.53/4.0
China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
Skills:
Molecular Biology:
Nucleic Acid Isolation and Purification (Genomic DNA, RNA, and PCR products), PCR (RT-PCR), Electrophoresis, Sequencing, and Analysis, Site-Directed Mutagenesis, Molecular Cloning, Protein Purification, Western Blots, SDS-PAGE, and in vitro Transcription/Translation
Immunoassay Development:
TAS-ELISA and Immuno-Tissue Print
Tissue Culture:
Meristem Tip Culture, Axillary Shoot Proliferation, Adventitious Shoot Initiation, Organogenesis From Callus Culture, and Embryo Formation
Plant Virology:
Plant Virus Propagation and Maintenance (Legumes under Greenhouse Conditions), Virus Purification and Characterization, Aphid Colony Establishment and Maintenance, and Mechanical and Aphid Inoculation
Computer Software:
SeqMan (DNASTAR), Clustal X, RDP4, and Microsoft Applications
Additional Information:
Teaching Experience:
University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
Teaching Assistant 2015; 2017
Assisted with laboratory class on plant virology.
Taught student in the absence of the professor.
Supported students by enforcing an environment conducive to learning.
Awards and Honors:
Travel Award: Annual Meeting of the Pacific Division of the American Phytopathological Society: 2012
Excellent Graduate Thesis Prize: 2007
China Agricultural University Scholarship (3): 2006; 2005; and 2004
China Agricultural University Progressive Scholarship: 2005
Journals:
Feng, X., Poplawsky, A.R., Nikolaeva, O.V., Myers, J.R., and Karasev, A.V. (2014). Molecular and biological characterization of the RU1-OR strain of bean common mosaic virus. Annual Report of the Bean Improvement Cooperative, 57, 77-78.
Feng, X., Poplawsky, A.R., Nikolaeva, O.V., Myers, J.R., and Karasev, A.V. (2014a). Recombinants of bean common mosaic virus (BCMV) and genetic determinants of BCMV involved in overcoming resistance in common beans. Phytopathology, 104(7), 786-93
Feng, X., Poplawsky, A.R., and Karasev, A.V. (2014b). A recombinant of bean common mosaic virus induces temperature insensitive necrosis in an I gene bearing line of common beans. Phytopathology, 104(11),1251-7.
Feng, X., Myers, J.R., and Karasev, A.V. (2015). A bean common mosaic virus isolate exhibits a novel pathogenicity profile in common bean, overcoming the bc-3 resistance allele conferring resistance to multiple potyviruses and coding for the mutated eIF4E translation initiation factor. Phytopathology, 105(11), 1487-1495.
Feng, X., Myers, J.R., and Karasev, A.V. (2017) Resistance to bean common mosaic necrosis virus conferred by the bc-1 gene affects systemic spread of the virus in common bean. (Peer reviewed, submitted).
Presentations:
Oral:
Feng, X. and Karasev, A.V. (2011). Search for an overwintering host for pea enation mosaic virus in the Palouse area. LVP RAMP Annual Meeting, Moscow, ID.
Feng., X., Poplawsky, A.R., Nikolaeva, O.V., Myers, J.R., and Karasev, A.V. (2012). Genome sequences of two field isolates of bean common mosaic virus. APS Pacific Division Meeting, Sacramento, CA.
Feng, X. and Karasev, A.V. (2016a). Strain composition of bean common mosaic virus and bean common mosaic necrosis virus isolates from field samples of common bean. APS Pacific Division Meeting, La Conner, WA.
Feng, X. and Karasev, A.V. (2016b). Strain composition of bean common mosaic virus and bean common mosaic necrosis virus isolates from field samples of common bean. W-3150 Bean Research Meeting, Pullman, WA.
Feng, X and Karasev, A.V. (2016c). Bean common mosaic virus isolate overcomes the bc-3 resistance allele in common bean: Virus genetic determinants defining a novel pathogenicity group. American Phytopathology Society Meeting, Tampa, FL.
Poster:
Poplawsky, A.R., Nikolaeva, O.V., Feng, X., Myers, J.R., and Karasev, A.V. (2012). Characterization of two field isolates of bean common mosaic virus. American Phytopathology Society-MSA Joint Meeting, Providence, RI, USA.
Feng, X. and Karasev, A.V. (2013). A novel recombinant of Bean common mosaic virus. American Phytopathology Society-MSA Joint Meeting, Austin, TX, USA.
Feng, X. and Karasev, A.V. (2015a). Biological and molecular characterization of Bean common mosaic virus isolates from different pathogenecity groups. American Phytopathology Society Meeting, Pasadena, CA, USA.
Feng, X. and Karasev, A.V. (2015b). Biological and molecular characterization of Bean common mosaic virus isolates from different pathogenecity groups. Bean Improvement Cooperative Meeting, Ontario, Canada.
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